1 MILLION PLUS
Startups from Swiss universities can win more than 1 Million in cash
plus support and great networks.
The Venture Kick philanthropic initiative provides up to CHF 150,000 in seed funding to Swiss startups and offers a well-structured entrepreneurial path toward building a winning business. Startups pitch to expert juries at three stages to obtain funding and gain direct feedback and access to an international network of 200 successful entrepreneurs and investors. Winners of Venture Kick are eligible for a CHF 850,000 investment from the Kickfund and an InnoBooster grant of an additional CHF 150,000.
Since its launch in 2007, Venture Kick has supported 1,000 Swiss startup projects with CHF 50.3 million. Thanks to financial support, coaching and networking with investors, this initiative has led to the emergence of 783 thriving startups and the creation of 13,305 jobs. Venture Kick counts a portfolio of 675 active high-tech companies and 68 exits. Venture Kick alumni companies have attracted a total of CHF 7.8 billion and represent 64 companies ranked in the TOP 100 Swiss Startups in 2023.
In 2023, Venture Kick paid out 6.3 million Swiss francs to startup projects from Swiss universities to bring science-based innovations to global markets.
The Venture Kick Foundation is supported by Gebert Rüf Stiftung, Ernst Göhner Stiftung, Fondation ALCEA, Hauser-Stiftung, André Hoffmann, Hansjörg Wyss, Martin Haefner, Fondation ProTechno, ESA BIC Switzerland, and Swisscom.
Apply now: https://www.venturekick.ch/apply
Startup support and financing, Pre-seed funding, Business training, Startup, Fundraising, Entrepreneurship, venture capital, and scaling
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