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Good morning John,
🚀 This week is starting off strong: Venture Kick reached orbit as alumni DPhi Space launched, with the Venture Kick logo on its Clustergate! Additionally, DPhi Space will be roadshowing with Venture Leaders Technology in Silicon Valley to raise further capital.
Meanwhile, we're excited to announce the selection of the Venture Leaders Biotech 2025. Ten promising startups will introduce themselves at the Swiss Biotech Day on May 5th—a great venue to officially join the Swiss National Startup Team and kick off the investor and business development roadshow in Boston, which will take place in late June.
Building a successful startup is no mere game of chance; it requires vision, strategy, and dedication. The Business Ideas event series features practical advice from founders and guides you through the initial steps of entrepreneurship as a potential career path. Join the Business Ideas in Geneva on March 26th and learn from those who have been there. 💡
The GovTech Innovation Exchange 2025 is your chance to collaborate with the Federal Administration on innovative solutions for digital transformation challenges. Don't miss out on this incredible chance to make a real impact and present your ideas in AI, chatbots, and Data Science! Apply by April 28th!
Looking to evolve your prototype into a market-ready product? This is your last chance to get expert coaching from Zühlke to bring it to market! Apply for the Product Scale-Up with Zühlke by March 31st to benefit from expert engineering advice and a chance to win CHF 20,000 worth of coaching.
Western Switzerland is rapidly becoming a hotspot for biomanufacturing and life sciences companies. But do you know what exactly makes this region the perfect "petri dish" for growth? Let's find it out in our interview with the Director of Life Sciences at Greater Geneva Bern area (GGBa).
Keep on innovating, Stefan & the Venturelab team |
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Venture Leaders Biotech 2025: 10 innovative startups selected for Boston roadshow |
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Since 2006, Venturelab has selected the Swiss National Startup Team. After reviewing over 70 applications, a jury of investors and technology experts selected ten biotech startups to join the Venture Leaders Biotech roadshow 2025. The ten new Swiss National Startup Team members will kick off their Venture Leaders experience in June with an investor and business development roadshow to Boston. Learn more about the ten startups and the Venture Leaders Biotech program. |
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Founder Focus - Venture Leaders Technology |
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| The ICT startup PROUD manufactures premium, eco-friendly diamonds using advanced technology, providing an ethical alternative to mined diamonds. Co-Founder Ligia Colina and the other nine Swiss National Technology Team members will fly to Silicon Valley in April. Get to know more about her! |
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| “Go big or go home,” says Luzi Sennhauser, Co-Founder of Aurigin.ai. The security startup helps individuals and businesses to regain trust in digital media and communication. Luzi and the other nine Swiss National Technology Team members will fly to Silicon Valley in April. Read the interview! |
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Stories from the startup world |
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Join the Business Ideas in Geneva |
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At the Business Ideas event in Geneva on March 26th, you'll hear firsthand stories from startup founders, learn essential entrepreneurial skills, and gain access to key resources and support. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and network—apply now! |
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Apply now for the GovTech Innovation Exchange! |
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Eight offices of the Federal Administration have outlined a total of 12 challenges across various sectors to facilitate the digital transformation. Does your startup have a solution to address one of them? Submit your solution by April 28th! |
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Last chance to apply for Product Scale-Up Coaching with Zühlke |
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Are you a founding or managing member of a startup in the industrialization phase? If your startup is building solutions in sectors such as healthcare, finance, insurance, ICT, retail, or others, you could benefit from tailored coaching. The top 8 startups will pitch for a chance to win CHF 20,000 worth of product scale-up coaching with Zühlke. Apply by March 31st! |
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Why Western Switzerland for Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences? |
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What advantages does Western Switzerland offer to biomanufacturing and life sciences companies compared to other regions in Europe? Find it out in our interview with GGBa's Life Science Director Yassin Nahi. |
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Meet investors, talk to experts, and boost your startup's growth! |
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> Discover open job and internship opportunities at the most innovative Swiss startups. |
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