# Event Details

- **Event Name**: >>venture>> 2026 – Kickoff Zurich
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 21 Oct, 2025 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 21 Oct, 2025 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Are you an early-stage startup?  Connect with mentors and investors, and learn how to win up to CHF 150K with >>venture>>.About this EventHave 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:SpeakersInnosuisseAlumni BoothsJurors & MentorsAgenda?: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PMRegistrationInfo: ETH Zurich, CHN Building (Grüner Boden), Main Entrance?: 06:30 PM - 06:35 PMWelcoming SpeechInfo: By Frank Flössel, Head of ETH Entrepreneurship?: 06:35 PM - 06:40 PMIntroduction to >>venture>>Info: By Lea Firmin, CEO of >>venture>>?: 06:40 PM - 06:50 PMKeynote SpeakerInfo: Keynote Speach by Greta Preatoni of Mynerva, >>venture>> 2025 Grand Prize Winner?: 06:50 PM - 07:00 PMIntroduction of the >>venture>> network?: 07:00 PM - 10:00 PMNetworking Apero
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/z%C3%BCrich/venture-2026-kickoff-zurich/100001567254633799
- **Event Categories**: business, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Zürich
- **state**: ZH
- **country**: Switzerland
- **location**: Universitätstrasse 16
- **lat**: 47.379223
- **long**: 8.548385000000001
- **full address**: Universitätstrasse 16, 16 Universitätstrasse, Zürich, Switzerland

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is >>venture>> 2026 - Kickoff Zurich being held?
  - **A:** >>venture>> 2026 - Kickoff Zurich takes place on Tue, 21 Oct, 2025 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 21 Oct, 2025 at 10:00 pm at Universitatstrasse 16, 16 Universitatstrasse, Zurich, Switzerland.
- **Q**: Who is organizing >>venture>> 2026 - Kickoff Zurich?
  - **A:** >>venture>> 2026 - Kickoff Zurich is organized by >>venture>>.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** >>venture>> 2026 - Kickoff Zurich is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Zurich, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If >>venture>> 2026 - Kickoff Zurich sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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