Venture Kick is a private philanthropic initiative based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2007 to support Swiss startups at the pre-seed stage. It provides up to 150,000 Swiss francs in funding and offers structured entrepreneurial training aimed at developing sustainable businesses. Entrepreneurs participate in a competitive process, pitching their ideas up to three times for increasing funding amounts, while receiving valuable feedback from expert juries. To date, Venture Kick has supported 600 startup projects with a total of 24.9 million francs, leading to the incorporation of 454 active companies that have created over 6,000 jobs and attracted approximately 2.49 billion francs in subsequent investments. Companies founded by Venture Kick alumni have notably achieved significant recognition, with 55 percent of the TOP 100 Swiss Startup Award in 2018 represented by these ventures. In 2019, the initiative aimed to allocate 4.35 million francs to support idea-stage projects, facilitating the transition of Swiss scientific innovations to global markets.
JOSEPHA operates an online platform that simplifies shopping for consumers. It aggregates product information, prices, and offers from various retailers, allowing users to compare options and make informed purchasing decisions quickly and efficiently. The platform also provides detailed product specifications, tutorial videos, and AI-powered search functionality to enhance the user experience.
Unomr
Grant in 2025
Unomr develops novel nano-micro technology based sensing approaches for diagnostics and drug discovery.
REMUUN
Grant in 2025
REMUUN is a biotechnology company focused on revolutionizing the development of therapeutic antibodies. It has created the MEGA platform, which mimics natural antibody gene modification and employs AID-based gene editing. This technology enables clients to accelerate, reduce costs, and enhance precision in the creation of monoclonal antibody therapies.
Clee Medical
Grant in 2025
Clee Medical specializes in developing innovative neuroimaging and surgical access technologies to improve precision and efficiency in neurosurgery. Their products, which include imaging and sensing systems, provide enhanced access, vision, and navigation within the brain, seamlessly integrating with existing neurosurgical equipment and current surgical routines. This enables healthcare providers to potentially enhance patient outcomes with greater precision.
Carewell
Grant in 2025
Carewell is influencing the way people work in healthcare by providing flexible digital solutions tailored to their specific needs.
Verretex
Grant in 2025
Verretex specializes in recycling low-quality glass fiber waste, utilizing proprietary technology to restore its original quality. The company produces high-performance, regenerated glass fiber textiles, serving diverse industries like construction, automotive, and electronics. By transforming waste into reusable materials, Verretex promotes sustainability, reduces carbon emissions, and offers clients eco-friendly, high-quality solutions.
Mimic
Grant in 2025
Mimic specializes in developing and deploying advanced robotic systems to address global labor shortages. The company focuses on creating industrial robotic hands that facilitate gesture-based control and feature a simplified joint design, promoting cost efficiency. By leveraging a scalable foundational AI model, Mimic's robots are capable of dexterous manipulation, adapting through direct learning from human data. This innovative approach allows their solutions to integrate seamlessly into existing human workplaces, enhancing automation and improving operational efficiency.
NovoViz
Grant in 2025
NovoViz specializes in the development and production of single-photon computational engines, designed for applications across diverse technological nodes. Their imaging system excels in rapid photon detection and processing, catering to industries seeking high sensitivity, speed, and efficient data management. This technology facilitates real-time data capture and analysis, empowering industries to explore new frontiers, innovate more cost-effectively, and enhance real-world applications.
Scanvio
Grant in 2025
Scanvio offers AI-augmented ultrasound software for faster endometriosis diagnosis, providing expert sonography skills to gynecologists, improving health and surgical education.
Actival
Grant in 2024
Actival is a dental technology company that specializes in manufacturing innovative dental aligners. Utilizing patented 3D printing technology, the company incorporates microfluidic channels, antibacterial fluid, fluoride, and customizable flavors into its aligners, aiming to enhance oral hygiene and improve the effectiveness of teeth alignment during orthodontic treatment. Actival is dedicated to precision and oral health, striving to revolutionize orthodontic care through its innovative products.
Azure Cell Therapies
Grant in 2024
Azure Cell Therapies is a biotech company developing next-gen CGTs for neurodegenerative diseases
Jaipur Robotics
Grant in 2024
Jaipur Robotics focuses on developing waste recycling ecosystem doliutions usng AI Algorithms.
BLEEDnFIRE Therapeutics
Grant in 2024
BLEEDnFIRE is a pioneering innovator in siRNA-based therapies for hemophilia. Its mission is to transform patient care and enhance the quality of life through targeted, effective, and novel treatments
California Department of Real Estate
Grant in 2024
California Department of Real Estate focuses on protecting and advancing the public interest in real estate matters. It employs licensing, regulation, education, and enforcement.
Grensol Group
Grant in 2024
Grensol Group mission is to maximize the recycling of end-of-life wastge.
Shape Biopharmaceuticals
Grant in 2024
Shape Biopharmaceuticals is dedicated to developing immunotherapeutic drugs aimed at treating chronic diseases that currently have limited treatment options. The company utilizes advanced protein design and formulation technologies to create a new generation of immunotherapies that address unmet medical needs. By focusing on genetically driven conditions, Shape Biopharmaceuticals seeks to enhance patient outcomes and provide hope for individuals who lack effective therapeutic alternatives.
Ionic Wind
Grant in 2024
Ionic Wind is a technology company that specializes in energy-efficient airflow solutions. It has developed a patented technology that generates airflow using electric fields instead of traditional rotating machinery, making its systems noiseless and versatile. The company's innovations aim to drive operational efficiency and environmental sustainability across various industries, including drying, electronics cooling, air purification, and extreme condition applications.
CellX Biosolutions
Grant in 2024
CellX Biosolutions specializes in sustainable chemical waste management. It offers services such as custom bacterial community biodiscovery and optimization, biodegradability studies, and deployment using microfluidic devices. The company helps industries treat pollutants like PFAS, pharmaceuticals, and microplastics, and enables chemical and pharmaceutical producers to manage their waste efficiently and sustainably.
Optiverse
Grant in 2024
Optiverse is a technology company that specializes in meeting intelligence. It offers a platform that automates tasks from virtual meetings, including generating automatic meeting minutes, actionable follow-up items, and summaries of video content. The platform uses proprietary video technology and machine learning to streamline workflows and enhance productivity for teams and organizations worldwide.
RTDT Laboratories
Grant in 2024
RTDT is a No-code SaaS for Structural Health Monitoring of wind turbines.
Lighthouse Tech
Grant in 2024
Lighthouse Tech specializes in designing smart eyewear frames aimed at individuals with vision impairment, blindness, and spatial perceptual disorders. Their innovative product detects obstacles above the waist and alerts users through soft haptic vibrations. The eyewear is crafted to resemble conventional frames or sunglasses, ensuring that users do not compromise on style while benefiting from enhanced safety and mobility. By combining functionality with fashion, Lighthouse Tech promotes independent outdoor navigation, ultimately fostering a greater sense of self-sufficiency and well-being for its customers.
ValTech Lifesciences
Grant in 2024
ValTech Lifesciences is a medtech startup promoting cardiovascular health through its proprietary heart valve characteristics that improve the performance of mechanical and biological prostheses.
Hoshii
Grant in 2024
Hoshii unifies all B2B wholesaler correspondence into a solitary chat interface driven by artificial intelligence.
Deegtal
Grant in 2024
dEEGtal’s use of AI to expedite epilepsy diagnosis could make a significant difference in patient care, by analyzing EEG data quickly, it might help identify patterns or anomalies that could be missed by human reviewers alone.
Amporin Pharmaceuticals
Grant in 2024
Amporin Pharmaceuticals seeks to create a new class of small-molecule medications that block and eradicate harmful soluble oligomers and holes found within cell membranes.
SurroundPower
Grant in 2024
SurroundPower delivers a new approach with variability, an attractive design, and a higher safety standard than the existing power socket.
DemoSquare
Grant in 2024
DemoSquare is a pioneer in the realm of public-affairs management connect businesses with government affairs by putting regulatory monitoring on autopilot.
Kidemis
Grant in 2024
Kidemis develops innovative aquafeed solutions aimed at enhancing the sustainability of the aquaculture industry. The company produces mycoprotein, a sustainable alternative to fishmeal and fish oil, by utilizing mycelium-based fermentation to convert industrial food waste into low-processed protein. This process not only addresses the global undersupply of nutrition but also mitigates the environmental impact of aquaculture by reducing food waste. Kidemis's products offer clients eco-friendly and cost-effective alternatives to traditional protein sources, making them suitable for a range of meat replacement and vegan nutrition applications.
Pace Locator
Grant in 2024
Pace Locator is a medical technology company that specializes in developing advanced imaging software. Its flagship product, also named Pace Locator, uses electrocardiogram (ECG) and echocardiogram (ECHO) data to generate 3D maps of the heart. This innovative tool helps healthcare professionals localize the source of cardiac arrhythmias and visualize the location of cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) leads, enabling faster and more accurate diagnoses.
NovoViz
Grant in 2024
NovoViz specializes in the development and production of single-photon computational engines, designed for applications across diverse technological nodes. Their imaging system excels in rapid photon detection and processing, catering to industries seeking high sensitivity, speed, and efficient data management. This technology facilitates real-time data capture and analysis, empowering industries to explore new frontiers, innovate more cost-effectively, and enhance real-world applications.
Procavea Biotech
Grant in 2023
Procavea Biotech specializes in developing a drug delivery platform centered on non-viral protein cages. This innovative platform is tailored for veterinary professionals, aiming to streamline and improve the efficiency of veterinary practice management. By providing a comprehensive solution, Procavea Biotech enhances overall operational effectiveness, enabling veterinary services to be delivered more seamlessly and integrated. Through its advancements, the company seeks to elevate the quality of care in veterinary practices.
AskEarth
Grant in 2023
AskEarth is a geospatial intelligence platform that delivers real-time and accurate geospatial information to help users predict future environmental changes. Originating as a spin-off from the University of Zurich, ETH, and EPFL, AskEarth specializes in providing unique insights derived from daily satellite images. Its platform includes features that comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation, offering tools for exposure assessment, automatic deforestation monitoring, and reporting. Users can monitor various environmental phenomena, such as coastline changes, deforestation, glacier melting, and transportation patterns. Additionally, the platform serves as an accessible resource for verifying news articles and obtaining essential earth observation data, enabling clients to explore and understand the planet effortlessly.
Planeto
Grant in 2023
Planeto is an energy transition company that specializes in providing energy planning software solutions aimed at decarbonizing the heating energy supply in buildings. The company develops energy efficiency software that facilitates the creation of district heating and cooling networks, connecting buildings to renewable energy sources. This approach enables clients to achieve a sustainable and clean environment, contributing to broader efforts in the energy transition.
RefFIT
Grant in 2023
RefFIT provides software for spectroscopic data analysis in material science, allowing users to use the tool without requiring expert training. This saves time and money in data analysis and model development for the company's growing user base.
Chiral
Grant in 2023
Chiral is a technology company specializing in the production of advanced transistors using nanomaterials like carbon nanotubes. It focuses on automated, wafer-scale assembly of these clean nanomaterials, aiming to facilitate commercial applications in computing and quantum technologies at an industrial scale.
Ascento
Grant in 2023
Ascento Robotics focuses on developing wheeled bipedal robotic systems designed for practical applications in outdoor security. By integrating the agility of legs with the efficiency of wheels, the company's robots can navigate obstacles such as stairs while providing quick and energy-efficient movement. Their robotics-as-a-service platform enhances outdoor security patrolling, allowing professionals to secure and inspect assets more effectively. This innovative approach not only reduces intervention times but also improves data collection capabilities, making it suitable for various real-world scenarios.
HeroSupport
Grant in 2023
HeroSupport is a medical device manufacturing company based in Veyrier, Geneva, established in 2019. The company specializes in creating personalized solutions that transform imaging and treatment tables into medical immobilization devices designed to enhance patient comfort during clinical procedures. By providing tailored support, these devices allow patients to receive prone breast radiotherapy without the need to adapt to the standard table setup. This innovation not only improves patient comfort but also aims to enhance the effectiveness and cost efficiency of cancer treatment for healthcare providers.
Tethys Robotics
Grant in 2023
Tethys Robotics specializes in the development of AI-powered robotic systems designed for underwater applications. The company focuses on creating innovative underwater robots that can perform various tasks in challenging environments, including search and recovery operations, inspections, mapping, and exploration. Their products emphasize modularity and feature advanced omnidirectional control, enabling professionals to collect and process data effectively. Tethys Robotics aims to enhance the safety, reliability, and efficiency of underwater operations for its users.
qCella
Grant in 2023
qCella specializes in innovative heating solutions. It infuses natural fibers with copper to create heating mats that uniformly warm up when connected to a power source, outperforming conventional heating wires. The company's technology extends beyond mats, also heating car seats, interiors, clothing, and other products directly and homogenously, eliminating the need for heat-losing layers.
Inverto
Grant in 2023
Inverto's goal is to automate mangrove restoration as a service for mangrove restoration organizations. Mangroves are much better carbon sinks than terrestrial forests and are essential for biodiversity.
Cotierra
Grant in 2023
Cotierra operates a decentralized biochar production platform, Terra Preta, which aims to remove carbon from the atmosphere and enhance soil health. The company transforms farmers' agricultural residues into a natural soil enhancer, biochar, using a mobile, cost-effective reactor. This process is digitally tracked and verified, enabling companies to offset their emissions and improve climate resilience in agricultural supply chains while benefiting farmers' livelihoods.
AlpineWell
Grant in 2023
AlpineWell developing novel solutions to hunger and swallowing difficulties, AlpineWell produces patient-centric food for special medicinal purposes (FSMP) and also provides automatic nutrition tracking to detect malnutrition early on.
plasNifix
Grant in 2023
PlasNifix is a technology company that has developed a novel process for nitrogen fixation, using plasma assistance to enable the production of ammonia and other nitrogen-containing compounds at lower temperatures and with significantly less energy. This innovative method relies on proprietary catalysts and plasma generators, facilitating a more efficient and sustainable production process that can help agricultural and fertilizer industries reduce their dependence on fossil fuels.
TALPA Inspection
Grant in 2023
TALPA Inspection provides electrochemical techniques for detecting corrosion damage in reinforced concrete subsurfaces.
Transpire Bio
Grant in 2023
Transpire Bio is a biotechnology platform focused on the development of inhaled therapeutics aimed at improving global health. The company specializes in creating lower-cost generic alternatives for injectable drugs, enhancing patient access to essential medications. Its portfolio includes medicines and inhalation therapies designed for treating lung diseases as well as systemic conditions, utilizing a painless delivery method to improve patient experience and adherence to treatment. Through its innovative approach, Transpire Bio seeks to make significant advancements in the field of inhalation therapies.
Isospec Analytics
Grant in 2023
Isospec Analytics SA is a life science company specializing in molecular identification. It simplifies the process of identifying molecules, particularly in the fields of glycomics and metabolomics, to facilitate disease biomarker discovery. This, in turn, aids in the development of safer nutritional and pharmaceutical products. The company offers services like biomarker discovery, product characterization, metabolite structural identification, and glycan sequencing to its clients.
CERN
Grant in 2023
CERN is a prominent particle-physics laboratory located in Geneva, Switzerland, established in 1954. It serves as the European organization for nuclear research, where physicists and engineers investigate the fundamental structure of the universe. CERN specializes in providing advanced particle accelerators and detectors, which are essential for high-energy physics research. These accelerators propel beams of particles to high energies, enabling collisions that are then analyzed by sophisticated detectors to explore the basic constituents of matter and the forces between them. Governed by 22 member states, CERN represents a significant collaborative effort in scientific research, focusing on the fundamental questions of physics and contributing to the global understanding of the universe.
a-metal
Grant in 2023
A-metal is a manufacturer of three-dimensional (3D) printers focused on making metal additive manufacturing accessible to a wide range of organizations. The company offers an affordable, compact, and safe laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) machine that features a unique cartridge system for secure powder handling, eliminating the need for a laboratory environment. This innovation allows small and medium enterprises, as well as small research and development departments, to produce small quantities of metal parts for prototypes, testing, and limited production runs. By enhancing accessibility to metal 3D printing, A-metal aims to boost innovation and sustainability within the economy.
Apheros
Grant in 2023
Apheros is a company specializing in metal foam cooling solutions, focusing on innovative manufacturing methods for metal foams that exhibit unique cooling properties. It offers a diverse range of materials, including iron, stainless steel, copper, and nickel, while ensuring that these materials maintain their thermal and electrical conductivity as well as mechanical stability. Apheros aims to support a variety of applications, including cooling, lubrication, and catalysis, particularly in the context of battery materials. Its patent-pending manufacturing approach allows for scalability, enabling clients to develop advanced products that leverage the benefits of metal foam technology.
irmos
Grant in 2023
Irmos Technologies is a start-up focused on enhancing the repair and preservation of bridges and buildings through real-time, AI-powered structural condition evaluation. The company has developed a data-driven platform for structural health monitoring, designed to maximize the safe operational life of existing infrastructure. This innovative software solution enables engineers to monitor the structural health of real structures in real time, allowing customers to reduce maintenance costs, extend the lifespan of assets, and improve public safety. Through its advanced technology, Irmos aims to transform the approach to maintaining critical infrastructure.
ASTRA Therapeutics
Grant in 2023
ASTRA Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of novel therapies for parasitic diseases. It leverages advanced scientific and technological approaches to identify and advance new treatment candidates for a wide range of parasitic disorders, including malaria, cryptosporidiosis, and toxoplasmosis.
metaLead Therapeutics
Grant in 2023
metaLead Therapeutics is focused on developing a novel peptide medication aimed at transforming the treatment of metal-related diseases, particularly lead poisoning. The company’s innovative approach involves a peptide that selectively binds to lead ions while preserving essential metal ions. This specificity ensures the medication remains highly stable and effective, allowing for administration through both oral and intravenous routes. By targeting lead poisoning, metaLead Therapeutics aims to provide a significant improvement in detoxification methods for individuals affected by this condition worldwide.
Tandem Therapeutics
Grant in 2023
Tandem Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to pioneering treatments for fibrotic diseases. It focuses on the extracellular matrix (ECM), a network of proteins that surrounds cells, and develops peptide therapeutics called Matrix Targeting Peptides (MTPs) to target and treat the ECM barrier. By advancing research in ECM biology and its role in fibrotic conditions, including cancers and organ fibrosis, Tandem aims to provide more precise and effective treatment options for patients suffering from these diseases.
Adularia
Grant in 2023
Adularia is a microbial-based therapy for Colorectal cancer.
Optiml
Grant in 2022
Optiml specializes in real estate investment and renovation planning by providing a digital solution that empowers asset management to achieve sustainability goals while maintaining profitability. The software analyzes critical building data, including energy consumption and occupancy patterns, to identify improvement areas. It automates adjustments to building systems, such as heating and lighting, to minimize energy waste without compromising occupant comfort. By offering AI-powered workflows, Optiml helps real estate professionals understand their current asset status, optimize investment strategies, and plan targeted renovation actions. The company's scalable software addresses challenges like inadequate data and manual workflows, enabling users to adapt to changing regulatory and market conditions for long-term compliance.
Rhovica Neuroimaging
Grant in 2022
Rhovica Neuroimaging is a rapid and safe placement of an external ventricular drain (EVD) and is a lifesaving emergency procedure. EVDs are thin catheters, that are inserted into the brain cavities (ventricles) for fluid drainage to decrease intracranial pressure (ICP) and for measurement of ICP.
Evoly
Grant in 2022
Evoly specializes in transforming traditional energy meters into smart devices at a significantly reduced cost. The company offers a comprehensive technology solution that assists energy providers in accessing and analyzing their customers' consumption data for both electricity and water. By combining software and hardware components, Evoly's platform facilitates real-time insights into the electric grid and supports various services such as gateway management and live data tracking. This allows energy providers to automate essential tasks, including fraud detection, remote reading, automatic billing, and dynamic pricing. Through its innovative approach, Evoly enhances operational efficiency for energy providers while improving customer engagement.
Simon & Joseph
Grant in 2022
Simon & Josef specializes in providing a personalized room service system for the hospitality industry, enabling hotels to enhance guest experiences while promoting environmental sustainability. Their innovative solution allows guests who stay two nights or more to customize their room cleaning preferences, ensuring that resources such as water, electricity, and cleaning products are used efficiently. By allowing guests to request services only when necessary, the company helps hotels reduce operational costs and minimize their environmental impact. This approach not only caters to the individual needs of guests but also supports hoteliers in their efforts to operate in a more sustainable manner.
WattAnyWhere
Grant in 2022
WattAnyWhere is focused on revolutionizing the delivery of high-power electricity by providing clean, renewable energy solutions. The company has developed a mobile generator that utilizes renewable ethanol sourced from biomass to generate electricity. This innovative approach allows for fast-charging services for battery electric vehicles, making it possible to establish charging points in remote locations. By shifting away from fossil fuels and centralized power structures, WattAnyWhere aims to offer adaptable, customer-centric solutions that not only meet high electricity demands but also contribute to environmental sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Ocumeda
Grant in 2022
Ocumeda is a telemedical network specializing in ophthalmology, providing accessible eye examinations through collaborations with opticians, retirement homes, and various companies. The company's services include remote assessments conducted by board-certified ophthalmologists, utilizing a secure cloud platform and advanced medical artificial intelligence to enhance the screening process. This approach aims to enable opticians and pharmacies to effectively detect blindness and prevent vision loss, ensuring that individuals receive timely and accurate eye care.
Splint Invest
Grant in 2022
Splint Invest is a financial services company that operates a marketplace for retail investors seeking access to alternative investments. The company provides a platform where pre-selected issuers can offer their investment products, allowing private investors to engage in fractional investments. Utilizing advanced technologies, such as distributed ledger technology and artificial intelligence, Splint Invest streamlines the investment process by handling legal requirements, tokenization, custody, data management, and cash management. This innovative approach enables investors to diversify their portfolios and access a range of previously unserved investment opportunities.
Aukera Therapeutics
Grant in 2022
Aukera Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapeutics for patients affected by diseases related to the mTOR protein, including cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. Originating as a spin-off from the Biozentrum of the University of Basel, Aukera Therapeutics has established a pharmaceutical drug discovery engine that creates selective inhibitors of the mTOR complex. This technology aims to target various branches of the mTOR pathway, facilitating the development of treatments that not only address cancer but also manage the overactivity of the mTORC1 complex, which is crucial for regulating cell growth. Through its research and development efforts, Aukera Therapeutics strives to provide effective therapeutic options for patients with these challenging conditions.
Correntics
Grant in 2022
Correntics operates a climate risk assessment platform aimed at enhancing the resilience of global supply chains. By employing a data-driven approach, the company provides clients with a comprehensive overview of their supply chains, from raw material availability to final delivery. Its platform utilizes real-time hazard and probabilistic risk modeling to generate forward-looking scenarios, enabling clients to gain actionable insights that help mitigate potential disruptions. Correntics' expertise supports businesses in reducing risks associated with climate change and other emerging threats, ultimately fostering improved operational efficiency and financial stability while ensuring sustainability in their activities.
Sensawear
Grant in 2022
Sensawear is a medical technology company that specializes in the production of wearable, textile-integrated sensors. These sensors monitor tissue oxygenation and skin pressure in real-time, alerting users to potential pressure injuries before they occur. By providing early warnings of low-oxygenation conditions caused by high-pressure points, Sensawear's products enable users to take preventative action, such as moving or being moved, thus minimizing the risk of painful and dangerous pressure ulcers.
SightIn Health
Grant in 2022
SightIn Health is a Swiss company founded in 2021 that specializes in artificial intelligence-powered software for portable ultrasound devices. The firm has developed an imaging platform that enhances the functionality of ultrasound machines by providing automated quality assessments, probe guidance, and image analysis. This technology aims to reduce the skill barrier traditionally associated with ultrasound equipment, making it easier for healthcare providers to capture and interpret medical images. By improving the accuracy of medical diagnostics and prognostics, SightIn Health supports healthcare companies in delivering better patient care.
Synature
Grant in 2022
Synature, a Swiss startup based at EPFL Innovation Park, specializes in measuring biodiversity using bioacoustics. The company deploys automated, autonomous recorders that capture audio data from nature, then employs AI and signal processing to analyze these recordings. Synature's offerings include a user-friendly dashboard that presents the data in an accessible format, enabling clients to monitor ecosystems and quantify their health.
Corintis
Grant in 2022
Corintis specializes in innovative cooling solutions for advanced computing technologies, including high-performance GPUs, CPUs, and AI accelerators. The company is developing silicon microfluidic cooling technologies that allow liquid coolant to come into direct contact with silicon chips. This embedded liquid cooling system features a network of microscopically small cooling channels integrated within the chip, effectively addressing heat extraction challenges and enabling sustainable computing. By leveraging these groundbreaking technologies, Corintis aims to help various industries overcome thermal limitations and contribute to more efficient and environmentally friendly computing solutions.
FimmCyte
Grant in 2022
FimmCyte is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative disease-modifying treatments for fibro-inflammatory diseases, with an initial emphasis on endometriosis. The company aims to accelerate the journey toward effective cures by addressing significant healthcare needs and introducing novel solutions that enhance women's health. FimmCyte is dedicated to empowering women to take control of their health and tackle unmet medical needs associated with these conditions.
viboo
Grant in 2022
Viboo specializes in self-learning predictive control technologies, leveraging physics-informed machine learning to enhance energy management in buildings. The company provides a cloud-based platform that delivers computationally efficient models for predictive control, catering primarily to smart thermostat manufacturers and building automation service providers. Its offerings include smart thermostat solutions for residential properties and automation services for light commercial buildings. Through an intuitive application programming interface (API), Viboo’s control algorithms facilitate the optimization of energy usage by taking into account user preferences and weather forecasts, thereby promoting energy efficiency in building operations.
SURI BioTech
Grant in 2022
Suri BioTech is a biotechnology company focused on developing health-promoting bacterial strains aimed at alleviating bloating and intestinal discomfort. The company specializes in creating science-based probiotics, particularly for infant health, utilizing proprietary strains that reduce hydrogen gas production by intestinal microorganisms. This innovative approach has potential applications in various functional gastrointestinal disorders, including infant colic and lactose intolerance. By leveraging its biotech platform, Suri BioTech seeks to provide effective solutions for individuals suffering from gastrointestinal issues.
Composite Recycling
Grant in 2022
Composite Recycling is dedicated to advancing a novel method for recycling glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) materials. The company utilizes a specialized pyrolysis technique that effectively recovers glass fibers from composite waste while largely preserving their structural and functional properties. This innovative process addresses the growing issue of composite waste from sources such as boats and wind turbine blades, allowing for the recycling of GFRP into high-quality reclaimed glass fibers and pyrolysis oil. By scaling its technology, Composite Recycling aims to provide businesses with sustainable solutions for managing composite waste and promoting environmental responsibility.
School Rebound
Grant in 2022
School Rebound SA develops digital tools to help children with their difficulties at school. The main product, the Dynamilis iPad app, offers handwriting solutions for children aged 6 to 12.
Vamoz
Grant in 2022
Vamoz is a Swiss-based SaaS solution enabling companies to make remote work abroad an official benefit for their employees. Whether that means to work from the beach in Mexico or from a relative's house by the sea. Our vision is to inspire and facilitate those reimagining traditional work-life. Giving employees the opportunity to work temporarily from anywhere, and companies the chance to attract and retain top talent without facing uncontrollable legal and business risks. Vamoz!
MinWave
Grant in 2022
MinWave specializes in the development of miniaturized microwave devices suitable for both space and terrestrial applications. Utilizing patented technology for subwavelength engineering, the company produces microwave devices that are ten times smaller and lighter than traditional options. Their offerings include three-dimensional (3D) printed-waveguide passive devices designed for frequencies ranging from C band to Ka-band. These devices are compatible with existing waveguide technologies, planar systems, and coaxial interfaces, allowing professionals in the aerospace industry to utilize components that significantly reduce size and weight, ultimately lowering mission costs.
OptimaRatio
Grant in 2022
OptimaRatio liberates chronic and rare disease patients from managing their complex health data.
Isospec Analytics
Grant in 2022
Isospec Analytics SA is a life science company specializing in molecular identification. It simplifies the process of identifying molecules, particularly in the fields of glycomics and metabolomics, to facilitate disease biomarker discovery. This, in turn, aids in the development of safer nutritional and pharmaceutical products. The company offers services like biomarker discovery, product characterization, metabolite structural identification, and glycan sequencing to its clients.
NALU Health
Grant in 2022
NALU Health specializes in digital health solutions for women's reproductive health. It offers a software application that tracks menstrual cycles and provides personalized, hormone-free therapies to manage conditions like menstrual pain, endometriosis, and irregular periods, including amenorrhea and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The platform aims to empower women to naturally regulate their menstrual cycles and improve overall menstrual health.
School Rebound
Grant in 2022
School Rebound SA develops digital tools to help children with their difficulties at school. The main product, the Dynamilis iPad app, offers handwriting solutions for children aged 6 to 12.
Zurich Soft Robotics
Grant in 2022
Zurich Soft Robotics offers its multifunctional Adaptive Solar Facade (ASF), a second building skin that solves both problems: The ASF increases the PV generation by up to 40% due to active solar tracking and the AI-controlled shading capabilities reduce the building cooling energy demand by 20-80% compared to traditional systems while improving occupants' comfort and well-being.
NextImmune
Grant in 2022
NextImmune focuses on the research and development of a new generation of immunosuppressive drugs for autoimmune diseases and Organ Transplantation - with objectives of high efficacy and good safety without adverse effects as known from conventional immunosuppressants.
Reactive Illumination
Grant in 2022
Reactive Illumination proposes an innovative green way to convert any organic waste (biowaste, tyres etc.) to mainly solid carbon and energy-efficient gases like H2, CH4, etc. within seconds without any chemicals that can be collected and used.
AtlasVR
Grant in 2022
AtlasVR specializes in providing vocational training services using virtual reality (VR) technology. The company offers immersive and interactive VR experiences tailored to various industries, enhancing skill development and scenario-based learning. Their intuitive solution integrates seamlessly into existing training programs, leveraging cutting-edge technology to create an engaging and effective learning environment. AtlasVR aims to make professional education more accessible and scalable for both students and companies.
8links
Grant in 2022
8links offers a multi-layer coating technique for scalable lithium-ion battery manufacture.
YLAH
Grant in 2022
YLAH specializes in creating web and mobile applications tailored for psychotherapists and their patients. The company focuses on developing technology that delivers individualized therapies, clinical assessments, and health monitoring. This digital tool enables therapists to enhance and scale their services effectively, improving the overall therapeutic experience for patients.
Avelo
Grant in 2022
Avelo is a manufacturer of diagnostic equipment focused on infectious diseases. The company has developed a non-invasive breath aerosol testing system that allows for rapid detection of multiple lower respiratory tract infections. This innovative product enables primary care providers to conduct quick sample-to-answer tests, providing results within minutes through a streamlined three-step process. By facilitating early diagnosis, Avelo's technology aims to improve patient outcomes through timely antibiotic or antiviral treatment and efficient patient referrals. The company's mission centers on enhancing the speed and accuracy of infectious disease diagnoses to ultimately save lives.
Rhovica Neuroimaging
Grant in 2022
Rhovica Neuroimaging is a rapid and safe placement of an external ventricular drain (EVD) and is a lifesaving emergency procedure. EVDs are thin catheters, that are inserted into the brain cavities (ventricles) for fluid drainage to decrease intracranial pressure (ICP) and for measurement of ICP.
NexMR
Grant in 2022
NexMR is a Swiss company focused on enhancing drug discovery processes through its nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) platform. The company offers comprehensive solutions designed to optimize throughput and resource utilization within drug discovery pipelines. By utilizing a proprietary NMR technique, NexMR enables rapid screening of libraries containing thousands of molecules, significantly accelerating the drug design process. The integration of machine learning enhances data analysis, allowing for exploration of previously uncharted targets. Additionally, NexMR's technology aids in quality control and research, facilitating the assessment of chemical samples' content, purity, and molecular structure. This capability supports healthcare professionals in evaluating the potential of new compounds and improving experimental turnaround times.
Almer
Grant in 2022
Almer Technologies is a startup focused on creating compact and lightweight augmented reality (AR) glasses aimed at enhancing communication for frontline workers in industrial settings. The company offers a comprehensive AR solution that includes both hardware and software, partnering with industry leaders to integrate advanced functionalities. By equipping frontline workers with these AR glasses, Almer enables them to access expertise directly in their field of view, facilitating remote problem-solving and minimizing downtime. This innovative approach streamlines communication and improves operational efficiency in technical industries.
Biosimo Chemicals
Grant in 2022
Biosimo is a chemical engineering start-up focused on producing bio-based platform chemicals through innovative processes. The company aims to develop sustainable chemicals by utilizing advanced catalytic reactions and purification techniques. Its flagship technology replaces traditional production methods of acetic acid, which typically rely on coal and gas, with a novel approach that uses ethanol derived from biomass and waste. This shift not only supports the chemical, pharmaceutical, and material industries but also provides a direct alternative to fossil-based resources, promoting a more sustainable chemical production landscape.
SwissInspect
Grant in 2022
SwissInspect is a technology company specializing in infrastructure and building inspection. It develops a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that creates digital twins of physical structures, enabling construction companies to identify structural defects, predict the asset's remaining lifespan, and plan maintenance or reconstruction accordingly.
TOSA Swisstech
Grant in 2022
TOSA Swisstech specializes in the development of composite bipolar plates intended to replace traditional metal plates used in clean energy applications, particularly in fuel cells. By offering a manufacturing process that focuses on conductive composites, the company addresses significant cost and weight challenges, as these plates account for over 30% of the overall price and more than 70% of the weight in fuel cell systems. TOSA Swisstech's innovative solutions aim to support industries in their efforts to transition away from fossil fuels and contribute to decarbonization initiatives.
Ovomind
Grant in 2022
Ovomind is focused on transforming the gaming experience by integrating emotional interaction through innovative technology. The company has developed smart emotion computing wristbands that utilize sensors to detect players' emotional states from biosignals. This data is processed in real-time via a cloud-based algorithm, allowing game developers to adapt gameplay and streaming experiences based on the user's emotions. By centering on the human experience, Ovomind aims to create a new generation of user experience that enhances engagement and interactivity in video games. This approach seeks to redefine how players connect with games and with each other, fostering a more immersive and emotionally resonant gaming environment.
Simulatory
Grant in 2022
Simulatory is a developer of a virtual simulator aimed at training surgeons in ultra-minimally invasive endoscopic techniques for spinal surgery. The simulator offers an intuitive workspace and a simulation guide that leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence, allowing surgeons to practice in a safe, data-driven environment. This innovative approach enhances surgical training by providing realistic scenarios that prepare surgeons for complex procedures, ultimately improving patient outcomes in spinal surgery.
Batterylog
Grant in 2022
BatteryLog shows the current status of your batteries at all times and points out unused optimization potential. This significantly extends the service life of your batteries.
inSEIT
Grant in 2022
inSEIT provides an integral service for enzyme immobilization, from the matching between enzymes and supports to the application and process scale-up.
Capt'n Greenfin
Grant in 2022
Capt'n Greenfin is dedicated to transforming the sportfishing industry through the development of sustainable fishing baits and products. The company manufactures plastic-free protein fishing baits and lead-free fishing products, including tungsten and steel jigs that mimic baitfish sought by predatory fish. These products are marketed directly to consumers and businesses across Europe. By focusing on innovative materials and environmentally friendly solutions, Capt'n Greenfin aims to promote responsible fishing practices and support the future of predator fishing.
Evoly
Grant in 2022
Evoly specializes in transforming traditional energy meters into smart devices at a significantly reduced cost. The company offers a comprehensive technology solution that assists energy providers in accessing and analyzing their customers' consumption data for both electricity and water. By combining software and hardware components, Evoly's platform facilitates real-time insights into the electric grid and supports various services such as gateway management and live data tracking. This allows energy providers to automate essential tasks, including fraud detection, remote reading, automatic billing, and dynamic pricing. Through its innovative approach, Evoly enhances operational efficiency for energy providers while improving customer engagement.
Simon & Joseph
Grant in 2022
Simon & Josef specializes in providing a personalized room service system for the hospitality industry, enabling hotels to enhance guest experiences while promoting environmental sustainability. Their innovative solution allows guests who stay two nights or more to customize their room cleaning preferences, ensuring that resources such as water, electricity, and cleaning products are used efficiently. By allowing guests to request services only when necessary, the company helps hotels reduce operational costs and minimize their environmental impact. This approach not only caters to the individual needs of guests but also supports hoteliers in their efforts to operate in a more sustainable manner.
Beyond Scroll
Grant in 2022
Beyond Scroll, headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, specializes in developing and manufacturing oil-free gas compressors. Utilizing miniaturized, co-rotating scroll technology, the company's products ensure contamination-free gas compression, making them ideal for renewable energy applications and hazardous environments. Their offerings include low-pressure compression systems for hydrogen production and sealed hermetic compressors, designed to reduce maintenance needs and enable operation in demanding conditions.
Adularia
Grant in 2022
Adularia is a microbial-based therapy for Colorectal cancer.
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