Pre-registration for the Kickstart Switzerland 2021 Program is Now Open
Kickstart Switzerland is an annual innovation program that partners later-stage startups with corporations, foundations, universities and cities to promote deep tech innovation.
Taking place in Zurich from September to November, Kickstart helps Swiss startups collaborate with industry partners on pilot projects, commercial partnerships and other innovation opportunities. Since 2015, it has cultivated more than 170 partnerships and supported over 190 startups to grow in Switzerland and Europe through its program.
To ensure both startups and partners get tailored opportunities, Kickstart operates within the following focus areas:
- Circular Economy
- Smart City & Technology
- Edtech & New Work
- FinTech & InsurTech
- HealthTech
- Food & Retail Tech
Typical investment size: $10k.
For interested startups, send your applications here.
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