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Start Summit 2025

Switzerland Area

Europe's next wave begins in Switzerland! But why?

1. Switzerland has been the most innovative country for 14 years.
2. With the ongoing DeepTech era, Switzerland again acts at the forefront of the trend and pioneers the industry.
3. Learn in our Swiss Hours how Switzerland has established world-class universities in combination with cutting-edge research to position itself at the top.

Thursday

2:30PM - 2:40PM

Startup Pitches

2:40PM - 3:05PM

Innovation Nation: What Keeps Switzerland #1?

3:05PM - 3:30PM

Switzerland on the Rise: What Changed and What's Next?

3:30PM - 3:40PM

Startup Pitches

Friday

2:30PM - 2:40PM

Startup Pitches

2:40PM - 3:00PM

Zurich: A One-of-a-Kind Ecosystem

3:00PM - 3:15PM

Beyond the Röstigraben: Unleashing Romandie’s Innovation Potential

3:15PM - 3:40PM

Unlocking Capital for Global Impact

Thursday

11:00 - 11:30

AMA Deeptech

Get your tech knowledge straight with CSEM – one of Switzerland’s leading technology innovation centers.

12:00 - 12:30

AMA Top VC

Investment questions?
Alex Stöckl (Founderful) and Andrei Brasoveanu (Accel) take 30 minutes to answer all your questions about venture capital.

14:30 - 15:40

Swiss hours

15:40 - 16:10

Apero & Angel Investing AMA

Join SICTIC - the biggest swiss angel network - in a small apero and benefit of their President, Thomas Dübendorfer, answering all your questions.

16:30 - 17:00

Pitch your idea

Pitching experience needed?
Join our open mic session, building your skills in public speaking.

Friday

11:00 - 11:45

Meet the leading swiss robotic startups

Dive into the world of robotics with Voliro, AITHON, Jedsy, Tethys & Scewo (yes, the robots will be there).

13:00 - 14:00

Jury of “Höhle der Löwen” at START Summit??

Yes, you heard right!
Join us and experience 4 startups pitching in front of the Swiss Sharks Bettina Hein, Nicole Büttner-Thiel & Tom Zimmermann.

14:30 - 15:40

Swiss hours

15:45 - 17:00

START Hack Final @ Mainstage

15:45 - 17:00

START Summiteer Final
& Closing Ceremony @ Mainstage

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