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@FIT_fund shared
On Feb 8, 2021
RT @MartinVetterli: The latest Swiss unicorn 🦄! My heartfelt congratulations to the Nexthink team on this extraordinary achievement! https://t.co/fhQp7P1Nmo @NexthinkNews
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EPFL spin-off Nexthink becomes the new Swiss unicorn

EPFL spin-off Nexthink becomes the new Swiss unicorn

With $180M in financing round, the leader in software for managing employee’s digital experience reaches $1.1 billion valuation. This is the second unicorn from EPFL after MindMaze.

@startupEPFL shared
On Feb 5, 2021
🚀 #EPFLstartups raised CHF 293 million in 2020 – Four of the young firms, including @kandoubus and @SOPHiAGENETICS, brought in over CHF 20 million each. 2020 it is also 25 new EPFL spin-offs and a record number of EPFL women started their own businesses! https://t.co/TGZOhSGrfS
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2020 a record fundraising year for EPFL startups

2020 a record fundraising year for EPFL startups

EPFL startups raised CHF 293 million in 2020 – the highest they’ve achieved so far. Four of the young firms, including Kandou and Sophia Genetics, brought in over CHF 20 million each. The ...

@PatBarbey shared
On Feb 9, 2021
RT @Innovaud: 🇷🇺🇨🇭 This week, Innovaud visited Skolkovo Innovation Center in Russia with the goal of building mutual relations aimed at benefiting #startups on both sides > https://t.co/OwULl73xpS cc @PatBarbey @sk_en #VDTech #SwissTech #innovation #Russia https://t.co/sihpoDWn8b
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Swiss Innovation Center Delegates Visit Skolkovo

Swiss Innovation Center Delegates Visit Skolkovo

A delegation representing Innovaud, the innovation and investment promotion agency for the Canton of Vaud …

@EPFL_en shared
On Feb 8, 2021
The EPFL student team @spacecraft_team has set itself the ambitious goal of launching two CHESS #satellites by 2023, and hopes to gain further insight into the chemical composition of the outermost layers of our atmosphere. @eSpace_EPFL https://t.co/HeoPmASLNf
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EPFL moves boldly into space with its CHESS satellites

EPFL moves boldly into space with its CHESS satellites

The EPFL Spacecraft Team has set itself the ambitious goal of launching two satellites by 2023. With this bold initiative, this student team hopes to gain further insight into the chemical ...

@venturelab_ch shared
On Feb 11, 2021
RT @venturekick: Swiss university spin-offs active in medtech, insurtech, and material science win CHF 10,000 and enter Venture Kick: Welcoming the teams of 4Devices Medical, Antefil Composite Tech, Excede, OptiChroniX GmbH, & SoundMap! https://t.co/8cN9uLLqmf #SwissStartups #VentureKick https://t.co/vuENrxs18R
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Startups developing 3D-printed medical devices, microengineered hybrid fibers, an online marketplace for insurance securitization, and a smart device for visually impaired users win CHF 10,000 each

Startups developing 3D-printed medical devices, microengineered hybrid fibers, an online marketplace for insurance securitization, and a smart device for visually impaired users win CHF 10,000 each

4Devices Medical, Antefil, Excede, OptiChronix, and SoundMap win Venture Kick's first stage of financial and entrepreneurial support. Their projects use 3D-printing to create tiny medical ...

@venturelab_ch shared
On Feb 10, 2021
EPFL, ETH, and UZH boast new records in spin-offs; students launch satellites; printing solar cells on any device; Scale Up Bootcamps with industry leaders, and more! This week in Swiss startups - get all the insights: https://t.co/UycXqbMSMJ #SwissStartups https://t.co/sgZkn8oMSt
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Startup news

Startup news

Three academic powerhouses of Swiss innovation reported their spin-off numbers for the previous year, and the results make us very happy: EPFL, ETH Zurich, and University of …

@venturelab_ch shared
On Feb 11, 2021
"The most rewarding aspect of being a founder is to start writing the story of your startup on a blank page" Meriam Kabbaj, COO of TOP 100 Swiss Startup @VersantisAG, reflecting on routines, books, family, and more. Get inspired: https://t.co/duZoWIJw0d #SwissStartups #TOP100SSU https://t.co/hMyiGYlRV2
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Versantis COO Meriam Kabbaj: ‘The most rewarding aspect of being a founder is to start writing the story of your startup on a blank page’

Versantis COO Meriam Kabbaj: ‘The most rewarding aspect of being a founder is to start writing the story of your startup on a blank page’

Our series about Switzerland’s most inspiring entrepreneurs and founders continues with Meriam Kabbaj, the co-founder and COO of Versantis. The ETH Zurich spin-off develops a new generation ...

@startuptickerCH shared
On Feb 5, 2021
RT @WyssZurich: We are looking for a curious, hands-on person, to support the Project Coordination team of the #wysszurich Head Office. Join the #wysszurichfamily and be a part in driving the translation of outstanding scientific discoveries and breakthrough #innovations. https://t.co/MLjkDGiyr6 https://t.co/UpjK8om6zo
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Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator

We are immediately (or by arrangement) looking for a curious, hands-on person to support the Project Coordination team of the Wyss Zurich Head Office. Job description Your …

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