Our Vision
We believe that Swiss universities provide a unique breeding ground to turn the most talented and driven students into global 21st century responsible entrepreneurial leaders that will bring science-based innovation and positive impact to our society.
Our Mission
Our mission is to bring the most outstanding talents together by leveraging Swiss universities to form interdisciplinary diverse teams and combine hands-on entrepreneurial experience with their studies.
50M+
Money Raised by The
Talent Kick Teams
19
Swiss Universities Represented
in Talent Kick Applications
121
Teams Formed during the Talent Kick Program
390K
CHF Funding Awarded
to the Talent Kick Teams
2
Locations in
Switzerland
Our Numbers
Why it Matters
Talent Kick's Core Differentiators
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Complementary role in Swiss innovation: unique focus on earlier-stage, team-based, collaborative exploration
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Cross-university: Only Swiss program systematically connecting students & resources across institutions
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71% of teams involve students from 2+ universities
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Interdisciplinary team formation: Builds complementary teams from scratch, fostering co-creation across disciplines
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Hands-on: Practical experience & iterative learning prioritized over theory
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Founder development: Focus on building responsible entrepreneurial leaders through leadership coaching, mindset shift & personal growth
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Ecosystem immersion: Early integration into national & international startup ecosystem, with bridges to mentors, partners, events & follow-on funding
Impact
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Fills critical early-stage gap in the innovation pipeline
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Early exposure to entrepreneurship is key to translating research into startups that solve real-world problems
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Enables diverse, high-potential teams to emerge
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Positions teams to successfully secure follow-on funding
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Accelerates the translation of research into real-world impact
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Attracts top global talent eager to combine studies with entrepreneurship
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Equips founders with the mindset & tools for lasting social and economic impact