>>venture>> 2026 – Kickoff Zurich

Schedule

Tue Oct 21 2025 at 06:30 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC+02:00

Location

Universitätstrasse 16 | Zürich, ZH

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About this Event

Have a brilliant idea and dream of launching your own business or organization? Or maybe you've already started your startup and are ready to take it off the ground? This event is your ideal starting point!

Join us to connect with some of the most inspiring people in Zurich’s startup ecosystem, including seasoned mentors, industry experts, and entrepreneurs. Discover how you can take part in >>venture>>, Switzerland’s leading startup competition, and compete for up to CHF 150,000 in non-dilutive cash prizes, a McKinsey business consulting package, and expert mentorship to accelerate your journey!


About >>venture>>

>>venture>> is the leading competition for up-and-coming entrepreneurs in Switzerland awarding over CHF 580'000 in cash prizes. Founded by Dr. Thomas Knecht in 1997, the competition empowers young innovators to develop their business ideas into startup companies. A joint initiative of ETH Zurich, McKinsey & Company, Knecht Holding, Innosuisse and EPFL >>venture>> has been led by the >>venture>> foundation since 2013.


Special guests:

  • Speakers
  • Innosuisse
  • Alumni Booths
  • Jurors & Mentors

Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Registration

Info: ETH Zurich, CHN Building (Grüner Boden), Main Entrance


🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:35 PM
Welcoming Speech

Info: By Frank Flössel, Head of ETH Entrepreneurship


🕑: 06:35 PM - 06:40 PM
Introduction to >>venture>>

Info: By Lea Firmin, CEO of >>venture>>


🕑: 06:40 PM - 06:50 PM
Keynote Speaker

Info: Keynote Speach by Greta Preatoni of Mynerva, >>venture>> 2025 Grand Prize Winner


🕑: 06:50 PM - 07:00 PM
Introduction of the >>venture>> network
🕑: 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Networking Apero
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Universitätstrasse 16, 16 Universitätstrasse, Zürich, Switzerland

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