Cleantech Startup Bootcamp
Eturnity
Eturnity, a web-based B2B SaaS software company revolutionizing the creation of customer-centric building technology offers, participated in the Cleantech Startup Bootcamp 2023.
Our Alumni
Our alumni come from a wide range of disciplines and we are proud to empower a diverse community of next generation innovators from Switzerland through our programs.
2023 Alumni
Cleantech Startup Bootcamp
GaiaTech
GaiaTech, a Swiss startup developing upcycling solutions to recover biocompounds from side streams of the agro-food industry, participated in the Cleantech Startup Bootcamp 2023.
Cleantech Startup Bootcamp
Swistor
Swistor, a Swiss Startup using nanostructured electrodes to develop sustainable high-energy storage devices, participated in the Cleantech Startup Bootcamp 2023.
Cleantech Startup Bootcamp
Regli Energy Systems
Regli Energy Systems, a Swiss startup that engineers and produces uncompromising, high-efficient, and sustainable heat pumps, participated in the Cleantech Startup Bootcamp 2023.
Game Developers Conference
Stray Fawn Studio
Stray Fawn Studio, with their game The Wandering Village, were part of the SwissGames delegation at the Game Developers Conference 2023.
Game Developers Conference
Zeitglas
Zeitglas, with their game Sanatorium - A Mental Asylum Simulator, were part of the SwissGames delegation at the Game Developers Conference 2023.
Game Developers Conference
Naraven Games sàrl
Naraven, with their game Don't Be Estranger, were part of the SwissGames delegation at the Game Developers Conference 2023.
Game Developers Conference
PatchXR
PatchXR, with their game PatchWorld, were part of the SwissGames delegation at the Game Developers Conference 2023.
Game Developers Conference
SIRO GAMES
SIRO GAMES, with their game Wéko – The Mask Gatherer, were part of the SwissGames delegation at the Game Developers Conference 2023.
Game Developers Conference
natsha
natsha, with their game Psychotic Bathtub, were part of the SwissGames delegation at the Game Developers Conference 2023.
Game Developers Conference
knit'n'purl game studio
knit'n'purl game studio, with their game Pocket Oasis, were part of the SwissGames delegation at the Game Developers Conference 2023.
Game Developers Conference
Mac n Cheese Games
Mac n Cheese Games, with their game Munch, were part of the SwissGames delegation at the Game Developers Conference 2023.
Game Developers Conference
Surprised Turtle Studios
Surprised Turtle Studios, with their game Seven Dwarfs: Legends Untold, were part of the SwissGames delegation at the Game Developers Conference 2023.
Game Developers Conference
Lakeview Games
Lakeview Games, with their game Pool Party, were part of the SwissGames delegation at the Game Developers Conference 2023.
Game Developers Conference
lauflauf
lauflauf, with their game Castlecome, were part of the SwissGames delegation at the Game Developers Conference 2023.
Game Developers Conference
Twisted BrainZ
Twisted BrainZ, with their game Turtles! were part of the SwissGames delegation at the Game Developers Conference 2023.
Game Developers Conference
ninoko
ninoko, with their game Ultimate Godspeed, were part of the SwissGames delegation at the Game Developers Conference 2023.
Game Developers Conference
Studio Setsama
Studio Setsama, with their game Somnos, were part of the SwissGames delegation at the Game Developers Conference 2023.
Game Developers Conference
Team Kerzoven
Team Kerzoven, with their game Circle of Kerzoven, were part of the SwissGames delegation at the Game Developers Conference 2023.
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2022 Alumni
Swiss Design Accelerator
YVY
YVY, a Swiss fashion label creating statement leather pieces where traditional craftsmanship meets innovation, participated in the Swiss Design Accelerator 2022.
Swiss Design Accelerator
Paula Cermeño León
Paula Cermeño León, a Swiss industrial designer focusing on biodiversity and circular economy, participated in the Swiss Design Accelerator 2022.
Swiss Design Accelerator
Mikafi
Mikafi, the Swiss digital coffee roastery revolutionizing the sustainable coffee experience, participated in the Swiss Design Accelerator 2022.
Fall Startup Bootcamp
Gelventa
Galventa, a Swiss nutraceutical company developing clinically proven wake-up supplements, participated in the Fall Startup Bootcamp 2022.
Fall Startup Bootcamp
KITRO
KITRO, a Swiss startup offering an AI-driven solution to simplify food waste management for commercial kitchens, participated in the Fall Startup Bootcamp 2022.
Fall Startup Bootcamp
Modulos
Modulos, a Swiss startup offering a data-centric AI platform for ethical and trustworthy AI, participated in the Fall Startup Bootcamp 2022.
Fall Startup Bootcamp
Money Masters
Money Masters, a Swiss startup developing an edtech platform that makes financial education fun and accessible, participated in the Fall Startup Bootcamp 2022.
Fall Startup Bootcamp
nobank
nobank, a Swiss startup building a smart wallet to make crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and Web3 more accessible, participated in the Fall Startup Bootcamp 2022.
Fall Startup Bootcamp
Prognolite
Prognolite, a Swiss startup developing an AI planning & analysis software for the hospitality industry, participated in the Fall Startup Bootcamp 2022.
Fall Startup Bootcamp
Smartest
Smartest, a Swiss startup developing an AI-powered SaaS tool that fully automates e-learning creation, participated in the Fall Startup Bootcamp 2022.
Fall Startup Bootcamp
Veezoo
Veezoo, a Swiss startup developing a search-based self-service analytics tool, participated in the Fall Startup Bootcamp 2022.
ECAL Residency
Maya Bellier
ECAL alumni Maya Bellier is the first recipient of the Media & Interaction Design Residency Award that awarded her with a residency at Swissnex in San Francisco.
ZHAW Staff Sabbatical
ZHAW Staff Members
Nine ZHAW staff members participated in the Staff Mobility Program in 2022:
- Albena Björk
- Andreas Buchs
- Christina Schulze
- Gabriele Hasenberg
- Marcel Seiber
- Marion Huber
- Markus Hackenfort
- Martin Schnauss
- Michael Kauer
- Albena Björk
- Andreas Buchs
- Christina Schulze
- Gabriele Hasenberg
- Marcel Seiber
- Marion Huber
- Markus Hackenfort
- Martin Schnauss
- Michael Kauer
Spring Startup Bootcamp
Dagsmejan
Dagsmejan, an innovative high-tex brand developing functional sleepwear catering to people’s physiological sleep needs, participated in the Spring Startup Bootcamp 2022.
Spring Startup Bootcamp
FitWorld
FitWorld, a Swiss startup creating a connected world of fitness by bringing premium two-way interactive fitness to daily life, participated in the Spring Startup Bootcamp 2022.
Spring Startup Bootcamp
TP24
TP24, a Swiss startup using digitization, financial structuring, and insurance engineering to help solve the SME lending gap, participated in the Spring Startup Bootcamp 2022.
Spring Startup Bootcamp
Parithera SA
Parithera’s, a Swiss startup with the goal to save lives by providing a minimally invasive diagnostic that analyses cancer treatment resistance and allows clinicians to adjust treatment regimen, participated in the Spring Startup Bootcamp 2022.
Spring Startup Bootcamp
GDBspace
GDBspace, a Swiss startup using AI-technology to help drug discovery programs increase success rate, decrease risk, reduce time and cost, participated in the Spring Startup Bootcamp 2022.
Spring Startup Bootcamp
Cryfe
Cryfe™, the software for authenticity analysis, participated in the Spring Startup Bootcamp 2022.
Spring Startup Bootcamp
Strong Network
Strong Network, a Swiss cybersecurity startup that leverages software containers to solve the IT efficiency and security problems of running a distributed code development team, participated in the Spring Startup Bootcamp 2022.
Spring Startup Bootcamp
MapTiler
MapTiler, a Swiss startup providing maps for web and mobile developers, participated in the Spring Startup Bootcamp 2022.
Spring Startup Bootcamp
Authena AG
Authena, a Swiss startup supporting brands in fighting against counterfeiting and diversion by providing advanced authenticity and traceability as a service platform, participated in the Spring Startup Bootcamp 2022.
Game Developers Conference
PatchXR
PatchXR, with their game PatchWorld, were part of the SwissGames delegation at the Game Developers Conference 2022.
Game Developers Conference
Stardust
Stardust, with their game Grimoire Groves, were part of the SwissGames delegation at the Game Developers Conference 2022.
Game Developers Conference
Crowned.gg
Growned.gg, with their game Crowned MOBA, were part of the SwissGames delegation at the Game Developers Conference 2022.
Game Developers Conference
Early Coffe Games
Early Coffe Games, with their game Hermit: an Underwater Tale, were part of the SwissGames delegation at the Game Developers Conference 2022.
Game Developers Conference
1A3M Studio
1A3M Studio, with their game Skeleton Crew - Journey of the Damned, were part of the SwissGames delegation at the Game Developers Conference 2022.
Game Developers Conference
LUAL GAMES
LUAL GAMES, with their game [I] doesn't exist – a modern text-adventure, were part of the SwissGames delegation at the Game Developers Conference 2022.
Game Developers Conference
Indoor Astronaut GmbH
Indoor Astronaut GmbH, with their game Unannounced project, were part of the SwissGames delegation at the Game Developers Conference 2022.
Game Developers Conference
Kreidenwerk GmbH
Kreidenwerk GmbH, with their game Legion Hearts, were part of the SwissGames delegation at the Game Developers Conference 2022.
Game Developers Conference
Diditopia Games GmbH
Diditopia Games GmbH, with their game Plank Builders, were part of the SwissGames delegation at the Game Developers Conference 2022.
Game Developers Conference
knit'n'purl game studio
knit'n'purl game studio, with their game Pocket Oasis, were part of the SwissGames delegation at the Game Developers Conference 2022.
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Our Programs
We offer different programs to empower the next generation of innovators with the relevant mindset, skill sets, and networks to create systemic change and to contribute to futures in which our planet and societies thrive:
Startup Bootcamps
The 2-week Startup Bootcamps include toolbox sessions, fireside chats, networking events, a pitch night and more. This unique opportunity gives startups strategic advice to internationalize, visibility and a home base to succeed in the US.
Swiss Design Accelerator (SDA)
The goal of this accelerator program in collaboration with Pro Helvetia is to introduce selected upcoming Swiss designers to the US market, in particular the Bay Area design ecosystem by building meaningful connections, creating business opportunities, developing strategies and acquiring skills to better operate in this market.
Game Developers Conference (GDC)
To support Swiss game studios with building relationships with the international game industry and to access the global market, Pro Helvetia and Swissnex in San Francisco co-organize the SwissGames delegation and targeted activities for the selected Swiss game studios looking to advance their skills and career.
Agora Prize
The winners of the Optimus Agora Prize are awarded with a scientific communication traineeship at Swissnex in San Francisco in collaboration with the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF).
Immersion to Action
A transformative 2-week program designed to support established and emerging talents in science journalism and multimedia storytelling, helping participants develop new ideas, practices, and models aimed at creating engaging and immersive digital experiences around science, society, and the wider issues facing us today.
2023 Immersion to Action Program
ECAL Residency
The Media & Interaction Design Residency Award is providing ECAL students with an art residency at Swissnex in San Francisco to equip them with the relevant mindset, skill sets, and networks to allow them to advance their diploma project.
ZHAW Staff Mobility Program
The ZHAW Staff Mobility Program connects ZHAW staff with the Bay Area ecosystem to strengthen their international network and intercultural competencies.
Mentoring Program
Call for Mentors and Industry Experts
Become a mentor and share your industry know-how and contacts with our programs participants (startups, creatives, researcher, students, etc.).
Experts and mentors can be based in Switzerland or the US West Coast. During a minimum of 1 session (30-60 minutes), you will discuss and/or challenge the program participant's strategy for engaging with the US market. The amount of time you spend beyond the initial session is up to you.
Mentoring is on a voluntary basis/pro bono. We offer benefits such as access to our co-working space at Pier 17 and invitations to special events.
Testimonials
The Swiss Design Accelerator program, the atmosphere of the area, and the inspiring people I met during this week will definitely leave an impact on my future strategy.
Yvonne Reichmuth Founder of YVY
Understanding how San Francisco and Silicon Valley think about Startups, growth, and ambition, is fascinating.
Lea von Bidder Co-Founder & CEO at Ava