Kick Foundation

We are excited to welcome the Lichtsteiner Foundation to our partner network! Together, we are creating a strong environment for innovative startups and supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs. This partnership brings us closer to our goal of enabling Venture Kick to support 3'000 startups and create 100'000 jobs by 2033. Suzanne Avedik Jan Lichtenberg Pascale Vonmont Roland Siegwart Sandra Tobler Roger Wüthrich-Hasenböhler Learn more about this collaboration here 👇

A huge thank you to the incredible Startup Nights crew! Proud to be a partner of this unique event where young #entrepreneurs connect, showcase their #innovations, and come together to shape the #future. There’s nothing like the energy of sharing #ideas, ambitions, and dreams. Looking forward to seeing what this amazing community builds next! Check out the value chain of the #KickProgram hosted by Kick Foundation 👉 https://lnkd.in/eZiTQi6u A cooperation initiative to accelerate innovation and funding processes. #StartupNights #Entrepreneurship #Innovation Talent Kick Venture Kick kickfund Gebert Rüf Stiftung Pascale Vonmont Roland Raskopf Suzanne Avedik Sandra Tobler Roger Wüthrich-Hasenböhler

Congratulations to our #VentureKick project Tethys Robotics, for taking home the Seed-Competition prize at Startup Nights 2024! 🥇   At Kick Foundation, our mission is to support young, high-impact ventures through programs like Venture Kick, empowering them to shape the future. Jonas Wüst Gallus K. Johannes Lienhart Pragash Sivananthaguru Andrej Studer Florin Kümin Bastian Schildknecht Julia Tiziana Bislin Luca Ebner Waleed Madi Otto Ømann Daniel Bachmann

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity for your entrepreneurial journey!   At the Startup Nights on 31st October and 1st November 2024 in the Eulachhallen Winterthur, the uncomplicated startup vibe is truly lived. You can expect:   - Talking to successful startup founders in an uncomplicated wa - Listening to inspiring startup stories and experiences of Swiss founders - Learn about entrepreneurial topics in workshops - Discover over 150 startup ideas - Good atmosphere - food & beverages included!   Join us there and get your ticket now! Click here: https://lnkd.in/e-nRRP-G

Congratulations to Findmee on joining our Kick-Program through Idea Kick, initiated by the Gebert Rüf Stiftung! 🎉 Idea Kick builds a bridge between entrepreneurial initiatives at school and follow up programs. It offers support for young people aiming to turn their ideas into entrepreneurial practice. Young talents who enter the world of entrepreneurship via Idea Kick are introduced to further initiatives such as Talent Kick, First Ventures and Venture Kick which allow them to seamlessly continue developing and implementing their business ideas.

We are a proud partner of the Startup Nights 2024!    Join us for one of Switzerland's biggest startup events, featuring 200+ startups, inspiring keynotes, and interactive workshops. Don’t miss out on this chance to network with founders, investors, and innovation enthusiasts.   Grab your tickets: https://lnkd.in/e-nRRP-G 📍 Eulachhallen, Winterthur 📅  31 October & 1 November 2024   #StartupNights #Innovation #Networking #StartupSwitzerland #Winterthur2024

Congratulations to Nicole Kleger and the sallea team for winning Female Innovator of the Year! As a part of the funding pipeline supporting their innovation, we are proud to see female founders leading the way in sustainability and technology. Check out the value chain of the #KickProgram, hosted by Kick Foundation. A cooperation initiative, supported by Gebert Rüf Stiftung to accelerate innovation and funding processes. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eYNQ__3x

We are thrilled to see so many Venture Kick alumni among the top 100 Swiss Startups 2024. 🌟 Congratulations to all the amazing teams shaping the future with their innovative ideas!

You are a student who dreams of launching your own company? Talent Kick is here to help you make it happen! 🚀 Check out their latest video on how you can make an impact as a student. Learn from those who have been in your shoes and see how Talent Kick can support your journey! Pascale Vonmont Roland Siegwart Sandra Tobler Michael Hengartner Patricia Kopp Alex Ilic #TalentKick #Entrepreneurship #StudentImpact

At Kick Foundation, our vision is to empower young entrepreneurial talent and create a lasting impact on Switzerland as a business and innovation location! 🚀 We believe in the transformative power of entrepreneurship and innovation. That's why we support projects through a comprehensive funding chain, from the initial idea to market entry. 🌱 🌟 Our funding chain: 1. Idea Kick: Supports young people in turning their ideas into entrepreneurial practice through a modular programme including funding, coaching, and access to the entrepreneurship community, bridging the gap between school initiatives and further entrepreneurial opportunities. 2. Talent Kick: Promotes committed students and doctoral students interested in entrepreneurial implementation with a 1 to 2 year support programme based at the university. 3. Venture Kick: A 9-month funding programme for entrepreneurial scientists at universities to take their promising business idea from research to the market. Suzanne Avedik Roland Siegwart Sandra Tobler Roger Wüthrich-Hasenböhler Pascale Vonmont Michael Hengartner Patricia Kopp Alex Ilic Jan Lichtenberg