Kickstart Innovation

🌞 How can urban spaces better harness renewable energy? 🌞 As urban spaces tighten, Over Easy Solar is leading the way with vertical solar solutions that maximize #energy generation in dense city environments. 🌱 Their innovative panels integrate with #greenroofs, enhancing energy production while supporting urban #biodiversity through cooling and water retention. This approach 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫, even during low winter angles, 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 🏡 In #Zurich, more than a third of buildings with flat roofs reportedly can’t support conventional solar systems, making Over Easy Solar’s lightweight vertical panels an ideal solution. 🏆 Since joining #Kickstart, Over Easy Solar has reached key #milestones, including a 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 and forming strategic partnerships to expand their impact. This work underscores the potential for transforming rooftops into sustainable, energy-generating spaces. Learn more about their journey in this 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 with Trygve Mongstad Tommy Engvik Aria Yadmelat Pichler Katka Letzing Andrea Bianchi Ray Neubauer, CPA, CGMA

💡In her recent interview with Venturelab, Marjorie Hamelin Head of Business Development at Greater Geneva Bern area (GGBa), highlights the incredible opportunities Western Switzerland offers for tech companies. With strong talent pools, access to European markets, and a vibrant startup ecosystem, this region is positioning itself as a dynamic alternative to Silicon Valley. 📈At Kickstart Innovation, we’re proud to witness this momentum firsthand. Collaborating with innovators across #Switzerland, we’re committed to fostering growth in regions like Western Switzerland that have immense potential to shape the #futureoftech. Discover what makes this region a global #innovation hotspot and why it’s capturing the interest of tech companies worldwide. 🌐 Read the full interview here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dm8d3-Bq Innovaud Etat de Vaud Impact Hub Basel Impact Hub Bern Impact Hub Geneva CSEM Romande Energie Swisscom EPFL IMD Sanitas Krankenversicherung Switzerland Global Enterprise

Today and tomorrow we will be in Winterthur at Startup Nights 2024! Great connecting with many innovative #startups and organizations from Switzerland with die Mobiliar, UBS, Wenger Vieli, Kanton Zürich, Swiss Life, ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Cisco and more. Katka Letzing Oender Boyman Jürg Stuker #startupnights #Switzerland #makeithappen #KickstartInnovation

🌱 In a world where the impacts of #climate #change are increasingly visible, innovation isn’t just valuable—it’s vital. 📈 Over the last five years, global investments in climate tech have surged by 375%, reaching approximately $87.5 billion in 2022. From carbon capture to sustainable agriculture, innovators worldwide are accelerating climate solutions at unprecedented rates. However, to make a real, lasting impact, diverse perspectives and collaborations are essential. 🤝 This is why Climathon Zurich’s Festival of Ideas is such a vital event and we are proud to be part of it as a #partner again this year together with Stadt Zürich, Google, Patagonia, Climate-KIC, One Planet Lab Schweiz, CE Transition – Circular Economy Transition, Innovation Booster - Living Labs for Decarbonisation and more. In previous editions, Climathon Zurich has welcomed over 500 participants and generated 200+ #climate solution #concepts, many of which have grown into impactful projects and startups. On November 2, join us and changemakers, investors, and climate advocates at Kraftwerk Zürich to experience this year’s showcase of climate solutions developed by passionate participants. #Dive into the ideas, #connect with experts, and see firsthand how collaboration drives #impact. 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/ggkHsKNS Lorena Perrin Kreis, Katka Letzing, Ray Neubauer, CPA, CGMA, Andrea Bianchi, Lara Mogge Laurène Descamps Umwelt- und Gesundheitsschutz Zürich

📈 By 2025, the global market for #sustainable #food it is expected to reach $3.2 trillion, driven by the increasing awareness of the environmental impact of food production and consumption. 🌱 The market for plant-based proteins is projected to grow from $10.3 billion in 2021 to $23.4 billion by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3% . 🇨🇭 Switzerland is at the forefront of this shift, with startups like Planted, NuKoKo, New Roots AG, Viva la Faba, AQUA Cultured Foods, Kern Tec, pioneering innovative solutions in sustainable food and plant-based proteins, and corporates who are increasingly working hand-in-hand with startups to bring scalable, impactful changes to food production and consumption on a global scale. In a recent article by Suzanne van der Maarel, Food & Retail Lead, and Katka Letzing, CEO at Kickstart Innovation, several exciting trends are highlighted that are pushing us towards a more sustainable future such as #alternativeproteins, food #upcycling, sustainable #packaging and more. At #Kickstart we work every day to foster meaningful collaboration and partnerships to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable production and consumption system. Read more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/dT6gynSX Coop Emmi Group Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley

🚀 How can synthetic data transform the future of AI while keeping privacy intact? 📣 In our recent interview with Gonçalo (G) Martins Ribeiro, CEO of YData, we dive into how synthetic data is breaking down barriers to data access, solving issues of bias, and preserving privacy—all while accelerating #AI #innovation. Gonçalo shares his vision for the future of responsible AI and how making data more accessible can help businesses innovate more ethically and efficiently. Curious about the impact of synthetic data? Read the full interview 👉 https://lnkd.in/dA4yEZZz #AI #SyntheticData #Innovation #DataPrivacy #ResponsibleAI

🌱 Switzerland’s dynamic #food #ecosystem provides scaleups with valuable opportunities to #innovate, #grow, and #expand. 🥗 With a network of industry experts, cutting-edge research facilities, and collaboration opportunities, #Switzerland continues to develop as a hub for sustainable food innovation. 💡 In the latest article on our blog, written by our partner Switzerland Global Enterprise and part of the 𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙎𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙚-𝙐𝙥’𝙨 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙩𝙝 𝙋𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨, we take a closer look at how Switzerland’s food ecosystem supports business growth. 📈 As we celebrate World Food Day 🌾, which took place yesterday, it’s a timely reminder of the critical role innovation plays in shaping a more sustainable and resilient food system. We are proud to be part of this thriving community, helping to shape the food and retail ecosystem through our #Food & #Retail Vertical at Kickstart, fostering innovation through partnerships and pilot projects in the country. 🤝🇨🇭 👉Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/drMBK2dz Thanks Sirpa Tsimal and Dominique Von Rohr for this special contribution! Pascal Bieri Planted Alice Fauconnet New Roots AG Gianmario Riganti Primal Bee® David Brandes planetary Christina Senn-Jakobsen Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley Susana Reber Nestlé United Nations World Food Programme ETH Zürich EPFL About Switzerland SWI swissinfo.ch Invest in Switzerland HES-SO Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentale ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Coop Givaudan Syngenta dsm-firmenich Mondelēz International Tetra Pak Chiquita #WorldFoodDay #foodtech #sustainability #innovation #scaleups #startupgrowth #KickstartInnovation

SICTIC’s 133rd Investor Day is right around the corner, offering a platform for tech-driven startups to present their vision to top-tier investors in Zurich. This year’s introduction of a SICTIC Kids Jury in collaboration with Switzerland’s “Zukunftstag” adds an inspiring touch, as the next generation joins the innovation conversation. 👉 If you're a Swiss-based startup with an innovative solution and a scalable business model, apply by October 17th to secure your spot! 🗓️ November 14th, 2024 📍 UBS Konferenzgebäude Grünenhof, Zurich ⏰ 17:00 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d6ipjJV #startupfunding #angelinvestment #SICTIC #Zurich #pitch Thomas Dübendorfer Magdalena Tarasinska Ralph Mogicato Stephan Thalmann Marcel Egger Bolko Hohaus Cornelia Gut-Villa Nicola Fantini Steffen Ehrhardt Christian Mueller Gorman Joëlle Stocker Yuliia Chornei

🌱 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐬: 𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 with Krisztina Kovacs-Schreiner, 𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐚 🌱 We recently had a conversation with Krisztina Kovacs-Schreiner, CEO of Lixea, who is part of this year's cohort. Lixea is driving innovation in the field of #sustainable #chemistry. In our recent interview, we explored the company’s Dendronic process, which separates and utilizes natural components from #waste #wood and agricultural residues. This innovative approach provides #eco-friendly alternatives to traditional materials used in industries like #construction, #packaging, and #textiles. 🏗️📦👗 🔗 Read the full conversation 👉 https://lnkd.in/dJdA__jP Don’t miss out on key updates, upcoming events, and success stories from our community and ecosystem. Subscribe to our newsletter! https://lnkd.in/dxWWyqrA

🧠 We are joining Switzerland’s largest AI Ecosystem Event – the AI+X Summit 2024! 2,000+ innovators, researchers, industry leaders, and investors will gather at StageOne in Zürich, October 3-4, for two days of cutting-edge discussions on the future of AI. ⏳ There is still time to apply! We are happy to offer a discount for the XXX Network. Use the code COMMUNITY20 to receive 20% off your ticket here 👉 www.plusx.ai Katka Letzing ETH AI Center University of Zurich ZHAW School of Engineering #AI #Innovation #PlusXSummit #AIWeek #AIXSummit