Raising in Schaffhausen
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The Canton of Schaffhausen identifies Urban Games as founded in 2013 by brothers Urban and Basil Weber; it reports that the studio’s debut title, Train Fever, was released in 2014 and sold more than 250,000 copies. (Claim 88332)
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The Canton of Schaffhausen identifies Urban Games as founded in 2013 by brothers Urban and Basil Weber; it reports that the studio’s debut title, Train Fever, was released in 2014 and sold more than 250,000 copies. (Claim 88332)
Rhyno describes Edi as expense-management automation and lists SAP technology consulting and conversational business solutions among its areas of focus. (Claim 88335)
PowerPitch is a Pilbara AG event under Canton Economic Promotion patronage; its published fundraising audience historically included startups seeking CHF 100,000 to CHF 10 million, but the listed event date has passed and the current schedule is unknown. (Claim 88341) The 2026 IVS Innovation Prize edition had a January 31 application deadline and a May 5 ceremony; that edition is complete, and the next call date is unknown. (Claim 88342)
The available profile evidence distinguishes the city from regional examples, identifying LUMA as based in Neuhausen rather than Schaffhausen city. (Claim 88331) StartupBlink’s Schaffhausen page has an apparent company-description mismatch, and the reviewed evidence does not establish a verified, complete city startup census. (Claim 88346)
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Schaffhausen ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #351 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
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What the sources say about Schaffhausen
The 2026 edition is completed; no next call date was established.
Source: IVS Innovationspreis der Schaffhauser PlatzbankenThe published event date is historical; no current application is confirmed.
Source: PowerPitch SchaffhausenRhyno describes Edi as automating expense management.
Source: rhyno solutions AGThe Canton feature reports the studio’s founding and its debut title’s sales.
Source: Schaffhauser Start-up-GeschichteThe Canton identifies LUMA as based in Neuhausen, not the city.
Source: Schaffhauser Start-up-Geschichte
Questions about Schaffhausen
How does Schaffhausen rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #351 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
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