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The new edition of Swiss Startup Radar contains some surprising results, including the fact that the local start-up scene is large in absolute terms. The start-ups behind the numbers can be seen in awards and funding programmes.

The latest additions to the BaseLaunch program address key challenges: MetaLead is developing novel therapies addressing metal overload disorders while MT-act is taking a novel approach to tackle chronic and age-related diseases. Offering up to half a million dollars, this incubation program will enable the teams to advance their programs.

Zehn Monate nach dem Go-Live hat GoNina 9'000 Nutzerinnen und Nutzer auf ihrer App. Diese können bereits bei 50 Standorten in sieben Kantonen von unterschiedlichen Anbietern wie Bäckereien oder Sushi-Restaurants frische Lebensmittel retten. 

Seit 2021 werden mit dem SEF.WomenAward Frauen mit einem herausragenden unternehmerischen Leistungsausweis in den Kategorien «Jungunternehmerin des Jahres» sowie «Unternehmerin/CEO des Jahres» ausgezeichnet. Nun sind die drei Finalistinnen für den Jungunternehmerinnen-Preis bekannt. Die Award-Verleihung findet dann am Freitag, 14. März 2025 in Zürich statt.

Beyond the energy sector, sustainable practices such as the use of drones or robots can have a positive impact on a company’s bottom line. Five Swiss startups that have been making strides in supporting organisations to achieve these ambitions have been awarded the Innosuisse Certificate, demonstrating their readiness for growth.

With 90 percent year-on-year growth, fueled by the growing customer base worldwide, Windsor continues to make strides in the marTech sector with its data integration platform which connects data from more than 300 data sources. 

Through its recent 9th Closing Ceremony, Kickstart announced over 30 impactful deals in Switzerland, after an 11-week program in collaboration with prominent companies, organizations, cities, foundations, and universities. Significant attention to fintech and insurtech as well as to circularity and sustainability continues this year.

The Tenity Incubation Fund II held its second closing in November. Among new LPs joining is Ripple, a digital payment network and protocol. With the strategic partnership Tenity expands its focus on Decentralized Finance.

21.co’s operating structure will transition from one fully integrated business to two, separated core business units – 21Shares and 21.co Technologies. 21Shares will remain focused on asset management, whereas 21.co Technologies will focus on developing next-generation products and tools. Co-Founders Hany Rashwan and Ophelia Snyder will become co-chairs of…

Seit Januar dieses Jahres läuft das Zürcher KlimUp-Förderprogramm, mit welchem das Erreichen des städtischen Klimaziels Netto-Null und das Ziel der intelligenten Ressourcennutzung unterstützt werden soll. Anlässlich der Auswahl der 3. Kohorte schafften es vier weitere Startups in das Programm und werden mit je 35'000 Franken bedacht.