WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY ?
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Are you a highly motivated PhD or Master's Student at a Swiss University who is driven by making a positive impact on the world?
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Do you have a deep understanding of a problem space or novel technology space that you've explored and believe you can make an impact in?
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Are you a team player and aspiring leader with an entrepreneurial mindset, passion for innovation, and a “can do” attitude?
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Have you been exploring ideas for a while now and want to get serious about building your startup?
Then join our excellence program, find outstanding co-founders from complementary disciplines, and lay a stable foundation for a successful entrepreneurial career - all whilst studying!
Talent Kick is a highly selective, cross-university program that will help you find an interdisciplinary co-founder team and together get hands-on experience in the entrepreneurial career path during your studies. At Talent Kick, you are enabled to form a stable team and a strong bond with your co-founders, develop a direction, and validate first ideas hands-on. During the entire journey, you will receive 1:1 personal coaching, get a broad overview, and deep immersion into the Swiss start-up ecosystem. We will support you in broadening your network, navigating the ecosystem to prolong your runway, and finding synergies. If you show great momentum, you will convince first supporters and receive first funding.
APPLICATION PROCESS - AUTUMN 2024 BATCH
19 Feb 2024
Application
Portal Opening
5 May 2024
23:59
Application
Deadline
May - June 2024
Pitching session and Interview for selected applicants
July 2024
Final
Confirmation
Sept 2024
Program start for the Autumn 2024 Batch
WHO CAN APPLY ?
If you are thinking about becoming an entrepreneur, but you do not have the perfect team or idea yet, Talent Kick is for you!
We are looking for the best entrepreneurial talents in Switzerland...
Excellent academic track record
Team player with leadership ability
Master & PhD Student in Switzerland/CH
Strong desire to make an impact
Entrepreneurial mindset with a deep understanding of a problem space or novel technology.
Do you have the potential to become the next successful entrepreneur?
JOIN OUR NEXT COHORT
Apply now to join our Autumn 2024 Batch starting in September
Before Talent Kick the entrepreneurial world was so far away and starting a company was a huge obstacle to take. Talent Kick took away the boundaries. I got in touch with the ecosystem and understand much better how startups work. My dream of founding my own company now is much closer.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR TALENT KICK ?
Get to know yourself, your values and what drives you
Be proactive and create opportunities for yourself and others
Explore the application of your technology space and see if it’s solving a real-life problem
Test and & validate your assumptions by talking to as many people as possible
Be ready to invest energy in your entrepreneurial journey