Switzerland
Innovation Performance
Source: European Innovation Scoreboard
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European Innovation Scoreboard
Source: EU Regional Innovation Scoreboard The map shows the different Regions in Poland ranked bei RII (Regional Innovation Index).
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Regional Innovation Scoreboard
Institutions & Initiatives
Venturelab
Since 2004, Venturelab designs and operates flagship startup programs in Switzerland such as Venture Kick, Venture Leaders, TOP 100 Swiss Startup Award, Innosuisse Start-up Trainings to support entrepreneurs.
Programs operated by Venturelab
Startup.ch
Startup.ch is the main directory for Swiss startups and offers a platform to get insights on the best of them and discover the top investors and experts of the Swiss startup ecosystem and beyond. Spot global rising stars and track all funding activities in Switzerland to identify your next investment opportunities.
Together with the TOP 100 SWISS STARTUP AWARD, it is one of the main tools to help Swiss startups be visible. Startup.ch is provided by Venturelab Ltd.
Swiss Startup Association
The Swiss Startup Association (SSA) is a Swiss non-governmental organization that promotes a successful Swiss startup scene.
Its goal is to make Switzerland the number one startup hotspot in Europe.
The non-profit organization represents startups regardless of industry and with the intention of including all members of the startup ecosystem. Startups, investors, companies, public authorities, foundations and educational institutions fall into this category.
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Startupticker
Startupticker.ch is the online platform for young entrepreneurs, innovators and supporters. The hub increases the visibility of young Swiss companies and serves to highlight the diverse and vibrant start-up scene.
The news portal provides daily information on company results, launch of innovations, growth, financing, exits, support services, events and award tenders.
The Swiss Private Equity & Corporate Finance Association (SECA)
The Swiss Private Equity & Corporate Finance Association (SECA) is the representative body for Switzerland‘s private equity, venture capital and corporate finance industries. SECA has the objective to promote private equity and corporate finance activities in Switzerland.
Members of the SECA include equity investment companies, banks, corporate finance advisors, auditing companies, management consultants, lawyers and private investors.
Swiss Startup Investor List
Zünder Startup Accelerator Programme
Selected startup projects are given the opportunity to participate in a training series for 12 months and benefit from intensive support from mentors and experts with practical experience.
ITZ Innovationstransfer Zentralschweiz
ITZ is a contact point for innovation in central Switzerland. They work with customers and partners from a wide range of industries, companies, and public and private organizations.
Their goal is to continuously and sustainably develop Central Switzerland as a location for innovation. They work as a accelerator and encourager in the process from idea to innovation.
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Startup Pilatus Association
Startup Pilatus offers a network of established companies. The Startup Pilatus association counts members from business, public authorities, educational institutions and numerous private individuals as individual members.
Genisuisse
Genisuisse is a non-profit organisation and financed by contributions from public and private sponsors. The association covers a large part of german-speaking Switzerland with the regions of Aargau, central Switzerland and Zurich-Eastern Switzerland. Other sections are in the process of being established.
Innovativ Club
Innovatis Club is from young entrepreneurs to your entrepreneurs. Innovatis promotes the exchange and transfer of knowledge between young entrepreneurs from various industries in Switzerland.
Swiss Startup factory
A team of startup enthusiasts, product & technology people and management consultants. They help help our clients execute digital growth – from the first board discussion to the execution of M&A, corporate ventures or building a digital business unit as well as a startup.
Venture Capital
Swiss Venture Capital Report 2022
This Website gives an overview over the Business angels, venture capital firms and other sources of finance in Switzerland.