Lupa (ex-Prismus) receives CHF 150,000 from Venture Kick to turn scientific knowledge into business opportunities 🔬 https://t.co/awZhiaHX3D
The deep-tech startup has secured funding to advance its AI-powered platform connecting scientific research with industrial opportunities.
Its platform, Lupa, analyzes research, patents, and market data to identify relevant markets, companies, and potential partners, helping technology-driven businesses make better-informed strategic decisions.
Already serving 30 paying customers, Prismus is preparing to scale its platform across deep-tech markets and expand its user base.
With the Stage III funding, the team will:
🔹 Scale adoption across deep-tech markets
🔹 Expand access to individual users
🔹 Strengthen commercial growth and customer acquisition
By transforming complex scientific knowledge into actionable business insights, Prismus is helping companies identify new opportunities and accelerate innovation.
Congrats to Elisabeth Blyumin, Timen van Gelderen, Gonçalo Hora de Carvalho, and Peter Kempin on this important step forward.
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Proud to announce the 20 engineering startups featured in the Top100 Swiss Startup Ranking 2026 and shaping the future of technology! ⚙️
From next-generation semiconductors and quantum computing to advanced manufacturing, space technologies, and sustainable materials, these companies showcase the strength and diversity of Switzerland’s thriving engineering ecosystem.
Selected by a panel of 100 leading investors and industry experts, these 20 engineering startups made it into the Top100 Ranking 2026:
🔹 a-metal
🔹 Algorized
🔹 apheros
🔹 BTRY
🔹 Corintis
🔹 DPhi Space
🔹 8inks
🔹 Flux Mobility AG
🔹 Ionic Wind
🔹 Lightium
🔹 Mosaic SoC
🔹 NovoViz
🔹 nu glass
🔹 PAVE Space
🔹 RAAAM Memory Technologies
🔹 RTDT Laboratories
🔹 SAEKI
🔹 Seprify
🔹 YQuantum
🔹 ZuriQ
🏆 Engineering leads the way in 2026, with 5 companies among the overall Top ten, including this year's #1 startup, Corintis, whose innovative in-chip cooling technology is transforming high-performance computing.
Powered by world-class research institutions such as @ETH and @EPFL, Switzerland continues to turn scientific breakthroughs into cutting-edge technologies with global potential.
💰 Investor confidence remains strong, with major financing rounds in 2026, including CHF 177.5 million for Kandou, CHF 56.5 million for @Swissto12, and CHF 31.7 million for PAVE Space. Acquisitions involving companies such as Isochronic, @Qnami_, and Miraex further highlight the international impact of Swiss engineering innovation.
🔗 Want to know more about the companies engineering tomorrow's technologies?
Our new article presents all 20 startups and explores Switzerland's dynamic engineering ecosystem, from groundbreaking technologies and major investments to international success stories and acquisitions: https://t.co/RtxR4QOO0X
Discover all 100 ranked startups in the Top100 Swiss Startup Magazine 2026: https://t.co/jfYgsrYz0b
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What if industrial heating could become faster, more precise, and significantly more energy-efficient? ⚡
That’s the idea behind https://t.co/qMvwulYLzH, one of the startups joining the Venture Leaders Cleantech 2026 roadshow to Munich this November.
Led by Co-Founder & CEO Aurélien Ducrey, ProSeed is developing industrial microwave processing systems that electrify thermal processes such as drying, heating, and material treatment.
By transferring energy directly into materials rather than heating surrounding air or equipment, the technology enables faster, more controlled processing while reducing energy consumption. With applications spanning food, pharmaceuticals, and minerals, ProSeed aims to make microwave heating a scalable industrial solution.
In November, Aurélien will join the Swiss National Cleantech Team in Munich to connect with investors, industry leaders, and potential partners.
The Swiss National Startup Teams roadshow to Munich is organized by Venturelab in cooperation with our partners @axpo, @EPFL, @ETH, Helbling Technik, RENTSCH PARTNER AG, TIE Partners (Swiss Champions Fund), @EtatdeVaud, and @VISCHER_Law.
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What if solar panels could become more affordable and sustainable by replacing expensive metals with graphene? ☀️
That’s the idea behind @GraphEnergyTech, one of the startups joining the Venture Leaders Cleantech 2026 roadshow to Munich this November.
Led by CEO Thomas Baumeler, GraphEnergyTech is developing highly conductive graphene-based electrodes designed to replace costly, resource-intensive metals such as silver in solar cells and other technologies.
By combining advanced materials with established industrial printing methods, the startup aims to reduce manufacturing costs, improve scalability, and make clean-energy technologies less dependent on precious metals.
In November, Thomas will join the Swiss National Cleantech Team in Munich to connect with investors, industry leaders, and potential partners.
🔗 Read the full interview and discover GraphEnergyTech’s journey: https://t.co/yxvIjIQtJ4…
The Swiss National Startup Teams roadshow to Munich is organized by Venturelab in cooperation with our partners @axpo, @EPFL, @ETH, Helbling Technik, RENTSCH PARTNER AG, TIE Partners (Swiss Champions Fund), @EtatdeVaud, and @VISCHER_Law.
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What if data centers could turn their own waste heat into cooling instead of consuming more electricity? 🌡️
That’s the idea behind Thermal Transformer, one of the startups joining the Venture Leaders Cleantech 2026 roadshow to Munich this November.
Led by Co-Founder Erich Rütsche, Thermal Transformer is developing a heat-driven cooling technology that converts low-temperature waste heat into useful cooling energy.
By using waste heat instead of electricity to power cooling systems, the technology aims to reduce energy consumption and operating costs, particularly in data centers, where growing AI workloads are driving demand for more efficient cooling solutions.
In November, Erich will join the Swiss National Cleantech Team in Munich to connect with investors, industry leaders, and potential partners.
🔗 Read the full interview and discover Thermal Transformer’s journey: https://t.co/hXdm8KefHK
The Swiss National Startup Teams roadshow to Munich is organized by Venturelab in cooperation with our partners @axpo, @EPFL, @ETH, Helbling Technik, RENTSCH PARTNER AG, Swiss Champions Fund (TIE Partners), @EtatdeVaud, and @VISCHER_Law.
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📍 Lausanne & Vaud: 23 startups. 6 sectors. A powerhouse of Swiss innovation! 🚀
What makes Lausanne and the canton of Vaud one of Switzerland’s leading innovation hotspots?
With 23 startups in the Top100 Swiss Startup Award 2026 ranking, Vaud accounts for nearly a quarter of Switzerland’s most promising startups, making it the second-largest startup hub in this year’s ranking!
The region stands out for its focus on sustainability and advanced technologies.
Cleantech leads with 8 startups, followed by Engineering with 6 and Biotech with 3. Together, Cleantech and Engineering represent over 60% of Vaud’s Top100 startups.
Investment activity also reflects this momentum. In 2025, venture capital investments reached CHF 579 million, up from CHF 506 million in 2024, according to the Swiss Venture Capital Report.
And the success stories speak for themselves! Former Top100 startups Flyability, Distalmotion, Ecorobotix, Corintis, Vyntra Global, Kandou AI, HAYA Therapeutics, Neural Concept, SOPHiA GENETICS, and SWISSto12 showcase the region’s ability to turn innovations into internationally recognized scale-ups.
🎓 Academic institutions such as @EPFL, @unil play a key role in driving research, nurturing entrepreneurial talent, and fostering a strong spin-off culture.
Beyond academia, startup support organizations including @Innovaud, @EtatdeVaud, @EPFL Startup, @unlimitrust alongside investors and industry partners, provide the expertise and connections that help startups scale internationally.
🗺️ Following our Zurich deep dive last week, we're now spotlighting Lausanne and Vaud, completing our exploration of Switzerland's two leading startup hubs!
🔗 Discover the 23 startups representing Vaud and explore the full Top100 Swiss Startup Ranking 2026: https://t.co/KaH17UJ0bM
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MONI2 by CHD receives CHF 150,000 from Venture Kick to bring pregnancy monitoring into patients’ homes 🤰 https://t.co/zOewpiS2xO
The medtech startup has secured funding to advance its digital solutions for remote maternal and fetal monitoring.
Its MONI2 solution combines a smart textile belt with a digital platform to monitor fetal and maternal health indicators, helping healthcare professionals detect potential complications and support high-risk pregnancies beyond the hospital.
With the Stage III funding, the team will:
🔹 Develop and validate functional prototypes by Q2 2027
🔹 Prepare the consumer version of MONI2 for market launch in early 2028
🔹 Advance toward regulatory clearance for its medical version
By bringing pregnancy monitoring into patients’ homes, CHD is helping improve access to maternal care while reducing pressure on healthcare systems.
Congrats to Laurent Vandebrouck, Nicolas Sananès, Marc Salomon, Giusy Fiucci, and Fernando Romao on this important step forward.
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The first half of Venture Leaders Fintech 2026 in London is already packed with highlights! 🚀
From investor pitches and expert sessions to networking with key players in the UK's financial ecosystem, the Swiss National Startup Team has been exploring new opportunities to scale Swiss fintech innovation internationally.
🎤 The roadshow kicked off with pitch training, followed by an introduction to the UK fintech ecosystem at the Embassy of Switzerland in the United Kingdom, organized by @swissnexNetwork. The founders then connected with business angels and VCs during an investor pitch session and networking dinner.
🤝 The second day brought valuable insights into fundraising, regulation, and UK market entry, followed by the TIE Investor Roundtable, dedicated investor pitches at Hedosophia, and the Embassy Fintech Reception. A partner dinner hosted by Walder Wyss Ltd. rounded off the day.
Meet the ten startups representing Switzerland in London:
⭐ Cense
⭐ Delta Labs
⭐ @ellexxcom
⭐ ForenSwiss
⭐ HAPPY POT®
⭐ Humbrela (TechStars 25)
⭐ @Motif_Ai
⭐ RAIIS
⭐ reilo.
⭐ Schuman Financial
And there's more to come! Stay tuned for the second half of the roadshow, with more investor meetings, industry exchanges, and networking opportunities. 🚀
Venture Leaders Fintech is organized by Venturelab in collaboration with our partners @EPFL, @ETH, @PostFinance, Swiss Champions Fund (TIE Partners), Walder Wyss Ltd., and the Amt für Wirtschaft (@KantonZuerich).
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🏆 Congratulations to Daniela Marino, Co-founder and CEO of @Cutiss_AG, on winning the @EYnews Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2026 Switzerland award in the Scale-up Leaders category!
A Venture Leaders alumna and the driving force behind a multiple-time Top100 Swiss Startup Ranking company, Daniela continues to demonstrate the strength and international potential of Swiss innovation.
Founded in 2017 as a spin-off of the @UZH_en and the University Children's Hospital Zurich, CUTISS is pioneering regenerative medicine with denovoSkin, a personalized skin tissue therapy designed to transform treatment for patients with severe burns and other skin reconstruction needs.
From groundbreaking research to advancing clinical development and scalable production, CUTISS is a remarkable example of Swiss entrepreneurship turning scientific innovation into real-world impact.
👏 We're proud to have supported Daniela and CUTISS along their entrepreneurial journey and congratulate her on this well-deserved recognition!
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Proud to announce the 11 medtech startups featured in the Top100 Swiss Startup Ranking 2026 and shaping the future of healthcare! 🩺 https://t.co/miWNoR9kGf
From AI-powered diagnostics and robotic surgery to personalized medical devices, neurotechnology, and advanced imaging, these companies showcase the strength and diversity of Switzerland’s thriving medtech ecosystem.
Selected by a panel of 100 leading investors and industry experts, these 11 medtech startups made it into the Top100 Ranking 2026:
🔹 Actival
🔹 Ahead Health
🔹 Bottneuro AG
🔹 Clee Medical
🔹 CustomSurg
🔹 Dexterous Endoscopes
🔹 Herosupport SA
🔹 MYNERVA AG
🔹 Nanoflex Robotics
🔹 PeriVision
🔹 Scanvio Medical
Powered by world-class medical research, precision engineering, and a strong healthcare industry, Switzerland is home to more than 150 venture-backed medtech startups, with innovation hubs spanning Zurich, Geneva, Vaud, Bern, Basel, and Ticino.
💰 Investor confidence remains strong, with major financing rounds in 2026 and acquisitions involving international industry leaders such as @HamiltonMedical and2Stryker, highlighting the global potential of Swiss medtech innovation.
🔗 Want to know more about the companies transforming healthcare?
Our new article presents all 11 startups and explores Switzerland’s growing medtech ecosystem, from groundbreaking technologies and major investments to international success stories and acquisitions: https://t.co/miWNoR9kGf
Discover all 100 ranked startups in the Top100 Swiss Startup Magazine 2026: https://t.co/jfYgsrYz0b
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What if hydrogen storage could become lighter, more affordable, and fully recyclable? ♻️
That’s the idea behind New Generation Tanks (NGT), one of the startups joining the Venture Leaders Cleantech 2026 roadshow to Munich this November.
Led by CEO Gilles Rocher, NGT is developing ultra-lightweight pressure tanks made from carbon fibres and recyclable thermoplastic resins, designed to replace conventional heavy gas cylinders.
With customizable shapes and an efficient manufacturing process, the technology aims to make hydrogen storage more cost-competitive while opening new opportunities in mobility, aerospace, and industrial applications.
In November, Gilles will join the Swiss National Cleantech Team in Munich to connect with investors, industry leaders, and potential partners.
🔗 Read the full interview and discover NGT’s journey: https://t.co/1nmdri60UD
The Swiss National Startup Teams roadshow to Munich is organized by Venturelab in cooperation with our partners @axpo, @EPFL, @ETH, Helbling Technik, RENTSCH PARTNER AG, Swiss Champions Fund (TIE Partners), @EtatdeVaud, and @VISCHER_Law.
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What if electric buses could recharge automatically every time they stop, without cables or charging stations? ⚡
That’s the idea behind Winduction, one of the startups joining the Venture Leaders Cleantech 2026 roadshow to Munich this November.
Led by Co-Founder & COO Sonam Bhuka, Winduction is developing wireless charging technology that allows electric buses to recharge through their wheels during routine stops.
By turning idle time into charging time, the technology aims to reduce the need for large batteries, lower operating costs, and make electric public transport more efficient and sustainable.
In November, Sonam will join the Swiss National Cleantech Team in Munich to connect with investors, industry leaders, and potential partners.
🔗 Read the full interview and discover Winduction’s journey: https://t.co/coOxPkVqYP
The Swiss National Startup Teams roadshow to Munich is organized by Venturelab in cooperation with our partners @axpo, @EPFL, @ETH, Helbling Technik, RENTSCH PARTNER AG, TIE Partners (Swiss Champions Fund), @EtatdeVaud, and @VISCHER_Law.
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🚀 From space missions to global connections: Barcelona could be your next launchpad!
What if one roadshow could help your startup find the partners and customers needed to bring its technology to new markets?
That’s the opportunity behind Venture Leaders Mobile 2027! Ten promising Swiss startups will head to Barcelona to connect with international investors, industry leaders, and potential customers at @4YFN_MWC.
💬 “Venture Leaders Technology connected us with partners for our March 2026 space flight. Through Venture Leaders Mobile, we now seek customers and partners in satellite communications.” For Aziz Belkhiria, Co-Founder & CEO of @DPhispace, the Venture Leaders experience has already helped build valuable partnerships. Now, the focus is on expanding into new markets and connecting with key players in satellite communications.
Ready to make your own connections?
Here’s what awaits the next Swiss National Startup Team:
🔹 Global exposure: Showcase your innovation at 4YFN/MWC
🔹 Investor access: Pitch to leading VCs and industry decision-makers
🔹 Business opportunities: Connect with potential customers, telecom operators, and strategic partners
🔹 Exclusive experiences: Join pitching sessions and high-level networking events
🔹 Founder connections: Build relationships with fellow Swiss entrepreneurs
🔹 Market insights: Explore the trends shaping mobile and digital innovation
📍 Barcelona, Spain | February 28 – March 5, 2027
⏳ Applications close on November 8, 2026!
Your next big opportunity could start in Barcelona. Apply now to become one of the 10 Venture Leaders Mobile 2027: https://t.co/KYQ9w32Hq4
Venture Leaders Mobile is organized by Venturelab and supported by @Huawei, @Swisscom Ventures, Swiss Champions Fund (TIE Partners), and @VISCHER_Law.
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Business Concept lesson of the week: your first financial model will be wrong. That doesn’t make it useless 💡
The value lies in making your assumptions explicit: how many customers, at what price, at what cost, and how quickly? Once written down, those assumptions can be tested and challenged.
In episode 3 of Lessons from Founders, Frédéric Lauchenauer, President of Business Angels Switzerland and Business Concept trainer, shares why knowing what customers will pay is only half the equation.
Drawing on his experience advising a hardware startup, he highlights a crucial lesson: an advisor can help build your model, but you need to own the numbers. Understanding your costs, margins and cash needs matters more than producing a convincing forecast.
Lessons from Founders runs weekly this semester, sharing practical insights from our Innosuisse entrepreneurship trainings, delivered by Venturelab.
🔗 Rethinking your idea? Explore our free pivoting workshop happening next week: https://t.co/QnAKttxvWZ
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Expert Michael Baier from @WengerVieli held the workshop « Ask the Expert: How to Spin Out of University » for founders of selected startup companies.
The workshop focused on:
🔹 Understanding the legal and tax aspects of spinning out university-developed technologies.
🔹 Navigating negotiations with Swiss technology transfer offices (TTOs).
🔹 Exploring out-licensing agreements and professors' equity ownership.
🔹 Gaining practical insights into negotiating favorable terms and successfully transitioning from research to entrepreneurship.
It was a pleasure to host this workshop and bring founders together for an insightful exchange with an experienced expert!
About: @WengerVieli is a leading Swiss law firm in Startup Law and Venture Capital, providing legal and tax expertise to entrepreneurs and companies throughout their growth journey.
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📍 Zurich: 46 startups. 10 sectors. Switzerland’s leading startup hub!
What makes Zurich such a powerhouse of Swiss innovation?
With 46 startups in the Top100 Swiss Startup Award 2026 ranking, the canton accounts for nearly half of Switzerland’s most promising startups. But the numbers tell a much bigger story!
Zurich’s strength lies in its diverse and technology-driven ecosystem. Engineering leads with 9 startups, followed by Robotics and ICT with 8 each. Together, these sectors represent more than half of Zurich’s Top100 startups, highlighting the region’s strong position in deep tech.
Investment is another key driver. In 2025, venture capital investments in Zurich reached CHF 1.19 billion, up from CHF 637 million in 2024, according to the Swiss Venture Capital Report. 🚀
And the results speak for themselves! Former Top100 startups such as ANYbotics, Climeworks, CUTISS AG, GetYourGuide, On, Optotune, Planted, Scandit, Sygnum Bank, and Wingtra, showcase Zurich’s ability to turn breakthrough innovations into internationally recognized scale-ups.
🎓 World-class academic institutions play a central role in this success. Universities such as @ETH, the @UZH_en, and @ZHAW drive cutting-edge research, nurture entrepreneurial talent, and foster a thriving spin-off culture that continuously brings new technologies to market.
Beyond academia, Zurich benefits from a strong network of startup support organizations, including ESA BIC Switzerland, Founderful, Greater Zurich Area, Innovation Zurich, Kanton Zürich, Migros Pioneer Fund, Swisscom Ventures, Technology Fund and Wyss Zurich. Together with investors and industry partners, they provide the expertise, resources, and connections that help startups grow from early-stage ventures into global businesses.
🗺️ Following our nationwide overview, we're putting Zurich in the spotlight this week! Next up: a deep dive into Lausanne's startup ecosystem.
🔗 Discover the 46 startups representing Zurich and explore the full Top100 Swiss Startup Ranking 2026: https://t.co/KaH17UJ0bM
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63% of Swiss venture capital funding goes to deep tech, the highest share worldwide!
Behind this figure is an ecosystem that connects scientific discovery with the people, capital and networks needed to bring complex technologies to market.
Switzerland’s advantage starts with institutions such as ETH Zürich and EPFL, whose research and intellectual property provide the foundations for new companies.
International talent, committed investors and a strong industrial base help founders turn these discoveries into businesses that compete globally.
This ecosystem has helped build global industry leaders including @auterion, @anybotics, @Climeworks, @Cutiss_AG, @Distalmotion, @ecorobotix, @GetYourGuide, @HAYA_lncRNA, @kandoubus, @neural_concept_, @on_running, @optotunecompany, @ProtonSupport, @Scandit, @SOPHiAGENETICS, and @Swissto12.
Since 2011, the Top100 Swiss Startup Award has identified more than 600 promising companies across Switzerland’s startup ecosystem, collectively representing over 27,000 jobs and CHF 19 billion raised.
Supporting that journey takes a connected ecosystem: Venture Kick provides early funding, Venture Leaders opens doors to international investors and markets, and Top100 gives founders visibility and valuable connections.
🔗 Discover what makes Switzerland a global hotspot for deep tech innovation. Read the full article: https://t.co/VQ46FiWKQm
And make sure to download this year's edition of the Top100 Magazine: https://t.co/jfYgsrYz0b
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The second half of Venture Leaders Medtech 2026 in Boston was all about turning connections into opportunities! 🚀
From investor pitches and strategic meetings to healthcare exchanges, the Swiss National Startup Team wrapped up an intensive week of exploring opportunities to scale Swiss medtech innovation in the U.S.
🎤 The founders sharpened their fundraising strategies with Knightsbridge Advisors, Inc. before taking the stage at the Boston Investor Pitchfest, connecting with investors and exploring potential partnerships.
🩺 Pitch sessions Johnson & Johnson and dedicated 1:1 meetings with @MayoClinic offered opportunities to showcase their technologies, receive expert feedback, and explore potential collaborations.
⚖️ A legal workshop with Arnold & Porter, alongside @VISCHER_Law and @kellerhals_ch, provided practical insights into U.S. market entry, while the Partners Dinner strengthened connections with key players in Boston’s ecosystem.
A big thank you to everyone who made this roadshow possible, and congratulations to the ten Venture Leaders Medtech 2026 for representing Swiss innovation in Boston!
The roadshow may be over, but the connections and opportunities created are only the beginning! 🚀
Venture Leaders Medtech 2026 is organized by Venturelab and supported by @EPFL, @ETH , Hansjörg Wyss, Health Innovation Hub Aargau, @kellerhals_ch, TIE Partners (Swiss Champions Fund), @EtatdeVaud, and @VISCHER_Law .
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What if businesses could generate affordable wind power directly on their own sites? 🌬️
That’s the idea behind Windworks, one of the startups joining the Venture Leaders Cleantech 2026 roadshow to Munich this November.
Led by CEO Sébastien Le Fouest, Windworks is developing compact vertical-axis wind turbines designed to generate electricity directly at farms, industrial sites, and commercial facilities.
By combining smart blades, sensors, and AI-powered controls, the turbines adapt to changing wind conditions to maximize energy production. Their compact, quiet design makes wind power more accessible while complementing solar energy during winter and at night.
In November, Sébastien will join the Swiss National Cleantech Team in Munich to connect with investors, industry leaders, and potential partners.
🔗 Read the full interview and discover Windworks’ journey: https://t.co/CNx5wa0gbe
The Swiss National Startup Teams roadshow to Munich is organized by Venturelab in cooperation with our partners @axpo, @EPFL, @ETH, Helbling Technik, RENTSCH PARTNER AG, TIE Partners, @EtatdeVaud, and @VISCHER_Law.
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