Startups
IT ALL STARTED IN 2013 AS A SIMPLE IDEA
Every day, countless breads, croissants & sandwiches end up in the trash in the evening. Many now realize that these are still in absolutely perfect condition and far too good for the garbage can.
The four founders were inspired by ventures in Germany and France. The Äss-Bar hits the nerve of the time exactly.
For this reason, the Äss-Bar has made it its business to sell bread and baked goods from the day before.
The baked goods are picked up every morning from various bakeries in the respective vicinity.
In the process, several hundred tons have already been “saved” – and not only the environment is pleased, but also the wallet, because the baked goods are given away at greatly reduced prices.
Today, Äss-Bar has around 90 employees throughout Switzerland, including franchise partners in French-speaking Switzerland.
Tobelstrasse 1a
8127 Forch
Startups
With docbox, valuable services are available that make it possible to use the advantages of the Internet for better healthcare. With docbox, we connect the practicing physician with other healthcare providers and with the patient. Today, more than 13,000 doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, life science companies and other service providers are docbox users.
Röntgenstrasse 44
8055 Zurich
eHealth Platform, Medical Data Exchange, eReferral, Emergency Shift Planning, Pharma, Hospitals, Medical Call Centers, Digital Health, B2B, Platform, eReferrals, Sales Rep Appointments
Startups
c.technology is a trailblazing SaaS provider, dedicated to powering the next generation of powersport vehicles. By offering a full range of cloud and in-vehicle services, including data processing and powerful APIs, c.technology puts original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) at the heart of their ecosystem and empowers monetizable add-on services on state-of-the-art mobile and web apps.
c.technology designs, develops and delivers connected mobility solutions that transform data into scalable services for OEMs, their partners and end-customers.
Tessinerplatz, 7
8002 Zürich
Corporates
We stand for valuable organic products that enable healthy and intelligent nutrition. For greater well-being in every phase of life.
Nutrition plays an essential role in life, especially in today’s world. The right foods ensure better health. They can also have a positive influence on cognitive abilities and the ageing process.
Zellavie® products are based on traditional knowledge and the findings of modern biosciences. They support you with intelligent nutrition in every phase of your life.
Wagistrasse 23
8952 Schlieren
Corporates
Production of prefabricated components for the shell and façade
Hauptstrasse 131
5070 Frick
Corporates
Aequitec is developing a legal operating system that helps in-house counsel, CFOs and compensation specialists avoid costly errors through a legal workflow engine.
Aequitec’s software supports the management of share registers, the administration of employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), the holding of general meetings and board meetings as well as the processing of legal transactions such as capital increases, share transfers, share splits and share class changes.
In addition, the Aequitec team provides support for national and international IPOs.
Herostrasse 9
8048 Zurich
Universities
At the Institute for Computational Life Sciences (ICLS), we see ourselves as mediators between basic research and practical applications in business and society.
We create solutions in the field of Data Science and Computation for the Life Sciences. In the field of bioinformatics, we operate at the interface of biology, medicine and computer science. With cognitive computing, we offer new solutions in the life sciences based on the fundamental understanding of man and machine as an overall learning system. However, we also research and work on digital transformation in “Computational Health” and “Digital Labs & Processes” – always with a focus on the benefits for people and organizations.
Grüentalstrasse 14
8820 Wädenswil
Bioinformatics, Cognitive Computing for Life Sciences, Computational Health, Digital Labs & Production
Universities
At the Institute for Facility Management (IFM), we are committed to sustainable real estate, intelligent building systems, healthy workplaces and innovative service offerings.
We make successful real estate and facility management possible. Our specialists design sustainable infrastructures and processes, are committed to innovation and always keep the users in mind. In this way, we support the main activities of companies and public administrations, taking into account economic, ecological and social aspects. In the context of increasing digitalisation, we are also active in research with a focus on the needs of practice.
Grüentalstrasse 14
8820 Wädenswil
FM Digital
We deal with the development, adaptation and implementation of digital technologies and methods in real estate management. This includes, for example, virtual design, construction and operation with the corresponding technologies. Our guiding principle is: "Digital tools and methods are developed, adapted and implemented to increase the performance and quality of assets and processes".
FM in Healthcare and Active Assisted Living (AAL)
We are active at the interface of non-medical support services in healthcare institutions and outpatient care. For services in hospitals, catering and hotel businesses, we develop solutions and advise on the optimisation of work processes or the FM strategy. With AAL, we want to support life for older or impaired people with a view to independent living.
Sustainability in FM
We create solutions for owners, users and operators to help organisations achieve their sustainability goals. For example, adaptive re-use models can be used to extend the life of assets. Partners benefit from our years of experience and an excellent network, such as the Swiss Society for Sustainable Real Estate (SGNI).
Workplace Management
We examine the design and management of working environments with regard to the integration of spatial, human and organisational factors. The economically and ecologically sensible and the individually desirable should be combined, such as what effects the working environment has on the health, performance and satisfaction of the employees.
Universities
The Institute for Sustainable Development (INE) looks at technological, economic and social changes and their complex interactions from a sustainable perspective. In applied research, we identify future requirements for technologies and their sustainable linkage in systems. We focus on the topics of “Sustainable Energy Systems”, “Sustainable Supply Chain and Mobility” and “Risk Management and Technology Assessment”.
Technoparkstrasse 2
8401 Winterthur
Transformation of socio-technical systems
Sustainable energy systems, energy efficiency
Smart Cities and Regions
Individual behaviour, real laboratories
Sustainable value chains
Sustainable Mobility
Technology/Risk Assessment
Resilience Engineering
Financial Support
Verve Ventures was founded in 2010 and is one of the most active deep tech investors in Europe with around 150 portfolio companies. The most important investment themes are “Future of Computing”, “Health & Bio” and “Climate & Energy”. Verve invests from the seed stage with tickets ranging from half a million to several million.
Uetlibergstrasse 132
8045 Zürich
Financing of high tech startups from Seed stage onward
Business Innovation, Networking, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, 3D printing, Advanced Materials, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality, Automation, Autonomous Systems, Circle economy, Cloud Computing, CO2 capturing, Contact sensors, Contactless sensors, Control Engineering, Data Science, Diagnostics, Industry 4.0, Lidar, Machine Learning, Machine Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Nano Technology, Neural Networks, Optical sensors, Personalised medicine, Photonics, Precision manufacturing / micro-mechanics, Quantum technology, Radar, Robotics, Smart Materials, Surface and Interface Technology, Sustainable Energy Sources, Telemedicine, Ultrasound, Virtual Reality, Patent, Sustainable Energy, Sustainable Mobility
Financial Support
MEDKAP is a Swiss non-profit investor club with the aim of financing healthtech innovation. The focus is on medical technology, diagnostics and digital health. Business angels can already invest with small amounts, which are bundled. What is also special is the possibility of operational support from KAPSLY Ventures to bring the startups to market faster and minimize operational risk.
Goethestrasse 12
8001 Zurich
Financial Support
Zürcher Kantonalbank is successfully positioning itself as a universal bank with regional roots and national and international networks. We are the most important cantonal bank in Switzerland and one of the largest Swiss banks. With a market penetration of around 50 percent, we hold the leading position in the canton of Zurich in both private and corporate customer business. We are also the third largest fund provider in the country. Zürcher Kantonalbank is an independent institution under public law of the Canton of Zurich and has a state guarantee. Our performance mandate is to provide the population and businesses with financial services, to contribute to the solution of economic and social tasks, and to deal responsibly with the environment and society. We live our values responsibly, impulsively, passionately. We are the nearby bank and are part of life in the canton of Zurich.
Start-up financing
Zürcher Kantonalbank finances innovative start-ups with venture capital. As one of the largest and most active investors in Switzerland, we have already supported over 280 start-ups with more than CHF 230 million in venture capital.
#Talents
The heart of our IT beats in the middle of Zurich’s lively Kreis 5 district. Here, more than 1,000 colleagues work on new solutions using agile methods, thus ensuring the bank’s success consistently according to DevOps and Scrum principles. Cloud, cyber security and data-based business models are just some of the topics that excite us. We manage, maintain and operate over 650 applications, including eBanking, Mobile Banking, ZKB Twint and frankly. That’s why we are so proud of our #ITmadeinChreis5.
Bahnhofstrasse 9
8001 Zurich
Neue Hard 9
8005 Zurich
Industry-agnostic early-stage and scale-up investor with ticket sizes between CHF 200,000 to CHF 1,500,000.
Business Innovation, Cloud Computing, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, Digital processes and transformation, Entrepreneurship, Safety and Security
Regulatory Support
Swiss FinTech Association (SFTA) is the industry association that promotes the development of the Swiss FinTech ecosystem.
Swiss FinTech Association (SFTA)
c/o Tenity
Pfingstweidstrasse 110
8005 Zurich
Fintech, Finance, Community Building, Advocacy
Regulatory Support
Effectum Medical – Your start-up to market
Effectum Medical is a young company that is breaking new ground in the areas of quality management and regulatory affairs in the medical device and in-vitro diagnostics industry.
The vision of the founders’ team is to facilitate and accelerate medical device product innovation by offering an affordable, outsourced quality management system (QMS) and legal manufacturing. Their team unites hands-on MedTech business and management experience with in-depth knowledge of regulatory affairs and quality management. The customers range from start-ups to global healthcare companies.
Kirchgasse 11
4600 Olten
Outsourced Quality Management
Regulatory Affairs
Legal Manufacturer
Project Management
Regulatory Support
Swiss Association for Environmental Technology (SAET) is intensively committed to the development of a safe and future-oriented environment, energy, waste and water management. It brings together the expertise of the movers and shakers: manufacturers, suppliers, operators and planners in environmental technology. As the Swiss Association for Environmental Technology, SAET works independently and is a dialog-strong discussion platform with national and international appeal for experts from business, research and industry.
Geschäftsstelle
Alte Bahnhofstrasse 5
3110 Münsingen
Initiatives
The Professionals in Residence (PiR) program offers an intensive “Agile Business & Startup Skills” course for business and finance professionals who want to immerse themselves in the startup ecosystem. This 16-day course, which combines face-to-face and online sessions, teaches participants cutting-edge startup methods, AI tools and a practical understanding of agile working environments.
After the course, PiR focuses on integrating participants into the startup and agile community and the job market through personal introductions and the SYNC platform.
The program nurtures a diverse group of professionals looking to refresh their careers and empowers them to contribute to startups while gaining invaluable insights.
Led by experienced professionals, PiR emphasizes personal and professional growth, ensuring participants are prepared to navigate and thrive in the dynamic agile work landscape.
Albulastrasse 55
8048 Zurich
Initiatives
Swiss Healthcare Startups (SHS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting innovation in the Swiss healthcare sector. At SHS, we believe in empowering startups by giving them visibility and facilitating access to key players. As a neutral platform, we actively promote dialog, networking and the exchange of ideas throughout the healthcare sector. Through various events and initiatives, SHS is committed to enabling collaboration and driving transformative change in the industry.
Reitergasse 11
8004 Zürich
We foster innovation in the healthcare sector by giving startups more visibility, building and expanding networks, and enabling all members to engage in dialogue with their key stakeholders at eye level.
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Contactless sensors, Data Science, Diagnostics, Networking, Personalised medicine, Rehabilitation, Robotics, Start-ups, Telemedicine
Initiatives
Welcome to shaping the future – Welcome to the Future City Alliance
Our vision is to support Swiss cities and regions in sustainable development by bringing together public and private organizations.
We are your central point of contact for shaping the forward-looking development of regions and cities in Switzerland. As a member of our association, you get exclusive access to information on current urban activities, project opportunities and global smart city applications. Our association offers first-class networking opportunities where you can share your experiences and experience collective innovation at numerous workshops and events with municipalities and other stakeholders. You can increase the visibility of your company and its products in the smart city ecosystem and position yourself as a leading provider. You can use our Swiss Smart City Compass to give municipalities insights into your solutions and technologies and help them launch new projects.
We invite you to become part of this dynamic ecosystem and actively shape the future of regions and cities in Switzerland.
Technikumstrasse 2
8406 Winterthur
Support
BIM Facility AG is a subsidiary of the Geoterra Group, an engineering and surveying company with around 537 employees. As a branch of the Geoterra Group, we specialise in Building Information Modelling (BIM), transfer existing buildings into a digital model and manage the digital twin for our clients.
Staffelstrasse 12
8045 Zürich
Support
ARABESQUE is a leading strategy consulting and implementation company for robotics & artificial intelligence. We have been supporting companies in their automation for many years.
Within robotics, we focus on service robotics (humanoid robots, logistics, cleaning, therapy and social robots), always with the aim of automating processes. We support companies in shaping a successful future with our people-centered approach.
At the ARABESQUE Academy, managers and their teams are also supported in this transformation with keynotes and courses .
Minervastrasse 113
8032 Zurich
Support
The ingredient provides the needed support on the topic of reimbursement of medical devices by social insurers in the Swiss market.
Dachlissen 42
8932 Mettmenstetten