All selected startups made it through a rigorous assessment process, conducted by business, impact and investment experts. Furthermore, all the presenting startups have access to a matching fund by the city of Zurich, which matches any investment into those startups with a non-dilutive grant of up to 250k. So get ready for a high-quality startup pitching session with attractive investment opportunities.
What To Expect
16:30 – 17:00: Check-In
17:00 – 17:15: Welcome by Bluelion & SICTIC
17:15 – 18:30: Startup Pitches
- Unbound Potential: Building a new type of flow battery as a key element of the future grid.
- eightinks: Enabling better batteries at low cost and GWh-scale to enable a fully renewables-powered economy.
- Fabas Foods: Developing innovative protein raw materials for the next generation of plant-based products.
- EggField: Replacing eggs in the food industry & HORECA with plant-based alternatives.
- Cotierra: Biochar production for higher farmer margins and a more sustainable product for consumers.
- BCHAR: Designing and deploying Biochar Carbon Removal Factories operated by local partners in tropical countries
- upwater AG: Offers exhaust air measurement technology, intelligent software and advice on monitoring and reducing emissions for wastewater treatment plants.
- Rematter: Offer a sustainable alternative to traditional concrete floors.
- Borobotics GmbH: Developing a new type of bore-robot specifically designed for geothermal drilling in tight spaces such as urban areas.
- irmos technologies AG provides AI-driven structural health monitoring for buildings and bridges, enhancing safety, optimizing maintenance, and extending infrastructure lifespan with low-cost sensors and predictive planning.
- NORM provides digital solutions for building energy efficiency, including performance certificates, CO₂ emissions analysis, and refurbishment planning, integrated via APIs and web widgets.
- sallea develops innovative edible scaffolds that enable the cultivation of high-quality, structured whole cuts of meat and fish, aiming to provide sustainable alternatives to conventional livestock products.
- KUORI converts organic waste into sustainable, high-quality materials and products, promoting a circular economy by turning bio waste into valuable resources for various industries.
- RTDT Laboratories AG offers no-code SaaS solutions for real-time structural health monitoring and optimization of wind turbine fleets using digital twins and AI-driven analytics.
- Twiliner – Night Bus Lines for Europe offers overnight bus travel in Europe with convertible beds, privacy features, and amenities, providing a comfortable, eco-friendly flying alternative.
18:30 – 20:30: Apéro & Networking