We’re honored to share that Kickstart Innovation has been officially nominated for the Financial Times Europe’s Leading Start-up Hubs 2026!

In 2024, water scarcity and conservation became increasingly critical global challenges, with buildings consuming 70% of fresh distributed water. Yet despite this massive consumption, over 95% of building leaks go undetected, wasting precious resources and causing significant property damage. Shayp is changing this reality through intelligent water monitoring.

As part of our Open Innovation Program, we showcase the journeys of our participants and alumni. Today, we’re highlighting Kern Tec, a pioneering food tech company dedicated to transforming the way we think about waste, by turning discarded fruit pits into valuable, sustainable ingredients.

As part of our Open Innovation Program, we showcase the journeys of our participants and Alumni. Today, we’re highlighting Thryve, a pioneering health tech company dedicated to transforming preventive healthcare through wearable technology.

The Kickstart Innovation Program is opening its  application phase for the tenth time

BZEOS’s mission is to decarbonize supply chains by replacing single-use plastics with eco-friendly materials

In recent years, Switzerland has witnessed a remarkable surge in female entrepreneurship. Despite this, significant disparities persist.

The world of work is undergoing fundamental change.

Today, we shine the spotlight on YData, a company transforming the data and AI landscape with their innovative synthetic data solutions.

In the coming weeks, we will spotlight the journeys of various participants in Kickstart’s program. In our first feature, we highlight Lixea

TOP 100 Swiss Startups, a recognition that not only highlights individual achievement, but also reflects broader developments in the Swiss innovation landscape

Over six weeks, more than 170 experts selected 41 international startups for the 11-week Kickstart Innovation program in Switzerland

Our current food system is far from sustainable. Adapting nutrition and consumption is an essential prerequisite for achieving the SDGs.

The digital platform Smart Nudges Mobility was developed by Nudgd, a Swedish startup.

A partnership between Coop and Kern Tec: introducing Apricot Kernel Milk to the Swiss market, now available at Coop stores.

“Cooperating with Sanitas was a fantastic experience. The team was helpful, easy to collaborate with and solution-oriented, with their...