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Kickstart Innovation

Kickstart Innovation is an open innovation platform based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2015. It connects startups, corporates, and public…

Founded
2015
Recorded stages
Accelerator
Recorded regions
European Union

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Overview

Kickstart Innovation is an open innovation platform based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2015. The organization focuses on fostering collaboration between startups, corporates, public institutions, and experts to drive sustainable innovation and create impactful solutions.

Focus

Kickstart Innovation primarily invests in later-stage startups across various sectors, including Finance & Insurance, Food & Retail, Health & Wellbeing, New Work & Learning, and Smart Cities. The organization aims to facilitate partnerships and commercial collaborations that lead to proofs of concept (PoCs) and pilot projects, thereby enhancing the innovation ecosystem in Switzerland and beyond.

Support

Kickstart Innovation offers startups access to a network of corporates, public institutions, and experts, facilitating partnerships and commercial collaborations that lead to proofs of concept and pilot projects.

Questions

What is the application process?

Startups can apply through the application form on our website.

Does Kickstart take equity?

No, Kickstart does not take equity from startups.

What sectors do you focus on?

We focus on various sectors including finance, health, food, and smart cities.

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