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ETH Zurich said 43 spin-offs were founded in 2023. This is an institutional figure, not a count of companies founded in the city of Zürich.
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ETH Zurich said 43 spin-offs were founded in 2023. This is an institutional figure, not a count of companies founded in the city of Zürich.
This month
On in Zürich this month
29 startup events in the next 30 days, 11 this week, 26 free. The city as a calendar, with the hosts and venues that keep it full.
Tuesday, Nov 3
LAUNCH 2026
Meetup · ETH Entrepreneur Club · ETH HGFreeLAUNCH - Startup Pitching Competition
Pitch night · ETH Entrepreneur Club · ETH HGFreeTufa Talks episode 5 - Dominique Paul (Dream Machines)
Matteo SaponatiFreeWednesday, Nov 4
Zurich | Claude Code for the Financial Services Industry
Karl Richard Pilgram · Spaces BleicherwegFreeThursday, Nov 5
GDG Cloud Zürich: Tech Talks (#38)
GDG Cloud ZürichFreeRegular hostsETH Entrepreneur Club · 5Zurich AI Safety · 3{Tech: Europe} · 2KindsMeetups · 5Dinners · 2Summits · 1
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Zürich ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Listed as | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Cities Index | 2026 | Zurich | #10 | No change | B | Performance, Growth, Talent, Competitiveness, Business Climate |
 Global Financial Centres Index | GFCI 40 | Zurich | #10 | Up 1 | B | Finance, Competitiveness, Business Climate |
 Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100) | 2022 | Zurich | #11 | Down 2 | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent |
| Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) | GSER 2026 | Zurich | =31 | Up 2 | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent, Innovation |
 Global Innovation Index: Innovation Cluster Ranking (formerly Science and Technology Clusters) | 2026 | Zürich | #40 | No change | B | Innovation, Research, Activity |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | Zurich | #57 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
175 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Zürich
Investors 139
Investor
InvestorEmpowering fintech innovation through investment and collaboration.
InvestorInvesting in transformative technology across Europe.
The 3 most prominent of 139. Browse all investors
Accelerators 15
AcceleratorWyss Zurich is a research and development accelerator based in Zurich, formed by the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich. It focuses on translational…
AcceleratorKickstart Innovation is an open innovation platform based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2015. It connects startups, corporates, and public…
AcceleratorEmpowering Swiss startups for global success.
The 3 most prominent of 15. Browse all accelerators
Venture studios 15
Venture studioAdvancing cleantech through global partnerships.
Venture studioTransforming food tech research into market-ready startups.
Venture studioBuilding AI companies from the ground up.
The 3 most prominent of 15. Browse all venture studios
Incubators 6
IncubatorEmpowering student entrepreneurs at ETH Zurich.
IncubatorEmpowering student-led biotech innovation.
IncubatorSupporting game developers through collaboration and mentorship.
The 3 most prominent of 6. Browse all incubators
Based here, most-ranked first
Universities in Zürich
UniversityListed in 8 rankings
UniversityListed in 3 rankings
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Your way in
Raising in Zürich
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Get investor introsFinding startups in Zürich
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Get startups that fitScouting in Zürich
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Start scoutingFrom public sources
What the sources say about Zürich
ETH Zurich said 43 spin-offs were founded in 2023.
Source: How the ETH start-up ecosystem works
Questions about Zürich
How does Zürich rank as a startup ecosystem?
Zürich is #57 of 1,473 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 6 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Zürich?
139 investors based in Zürich have a profile here, including SICTIC, Tenity and Lakestar. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Zürich?
Yes. Zürich has 15 accelerators, 6 incubators and 15 venture studios on record, including Wyss Zurich, ETH Entrepreneurship and Panitek Green Ventures.
Which universities are in Zürich?
2 universities have a profile: ETH Zurich and University of Zurich.
Geographic proximity
Nearby cities to Zürich
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