The Results Are In: Startups Selected for Our Program!
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Dear Kickstart Family,
With just 2 weeks left until the final announcement of the Kickstart 24 Cohort, excitement is building, and we can’t wait to share the news with you all!
Over the past weeks, our vertical teams, partners, and experts have worked tirelessly to shortlist and evaluate later-stage startups from over 40 countries. These startups have been carefully assessed based on their collaboration potential, market traction, innovation, team strength, and commitment to sustainability.
As we soak in the warmth of these summer days, it’s inspiring to see the energy and passion that everyone has brought to this process.
The recent Kickstart Innovation Final Startup Selection across our five verticals—Finance and Insurance, New Work and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Food and Retail, and Smart Cities—captures the essence of this dynamic season, reflecting global trends that are driving a powerful shift towards innovation, sustainability, AI, and cybersecurity.
Mark your calendars for September 3rd, when we will officially announce the final startup selection for each vertical. Until then, enjoy the summer sun and know that the incredible work we’ve done together is just the beginning of what’s to come.
Here’s a sneak peek at some of the amazing proposals we’ve received so far.
Wishing you all a wonderful summer and looking forward to our exciting journey ahead!
** Final Startup Selection Key Data
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** FINANCE AND INSURANCE
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🌎 Scaleups from 13 countries worldwide
🇨🇭 Countries including: UK, Germany, US, Singapore, Netherlands, Sweden
💰 Funding of startups combined CHF 420 Mio
** NEW WORK & LEARNING
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🌍 Scaleups from 18 countries worldwide
🇨🇭 Countries: US, UK, CH, Germany, Italy, France, Netherlands
💰 Funding of startups combined CHF 325 Mio
🚀 51 scaleups identified as top promising ventures
** HEALTH & WELLBEING
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🌍 Scaleups from 20 countries worldwide
🇨🇭 Countries: France, UK, Germany, Canada, Australia, Netherlands
💰 Funding of startups combined CHF 100 Mio
👩💼 47% led by women founders or C-level executives
** SMART CITIES
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🌍 Scaleups from 25 countries worldwide
🇨🇭 Countries including: UK, US, Japan, Singapore, France, Germany
💰 Funding of startups combined CHF 160 Mio
♻️ 71% of the startups are dedicated to Circular Economy principles
** CLIMATE POSITIVE MISSION - CIRCULAR ECONOMY INITIATIVE
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🌍 Scaleups from 12 countries worldwide
🇨🇭 Countries including: UK, Sweden, USA, Germany
💰 Funding of startups combined CHF 80 Mio
♻️ 100% of the startups are dedicated to Circular Economy principles
** Kickstart Main Dates
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Opening Ceremony, September 10th, 17:00 - 20:00 - Kraftwerk Zurich
Executive Dinner Zurich, September 12th, 18:00 - 21:00 - Kraftwerk Zurich
Executive Dinner Lausanne - November 26th - Lausanne 25/26/27
Investor Summit, November 28th - 09:00 - 11:00 - Kraftwerk Zurich
Closing Ceremony, November 28th - 17:00 - 20:00 - Kraftwerk Zurich
Closing Party, November 28th - 20:30 - 00:00 - Kraftwerk Zurich
The events are on invitation. For more information please write to hello at kickstart-innovation.com
** Great News from our Alumni Community
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* CyLock (https://www.cylock.tech/en/home-en/) has been selected as a finalist in the Unicorn Kingdom: Pathfinder Awards for Cyber Security, organized by the UK’s Department for Business and Trade. This global competition identifies top tech companies, with regional winners advancing to the UK, which boasts a $1 trillion digital tech ecosystem. Finalists receive a tailored UK program, including meetings with industry leaders and support from the Global Entrepreneur Programme to help scale their businesses. CyLock’s selection is a major opportunity for growth and expansion in the cyber security sector. #financeandinsurance
* AQUA Cultured Foods (https://www.aquaculturedfoods.com/) has achieved self-affirmed generally recognized as safe ("GRAS") status for their fish-free seafood made through fermentation. This is a huge milestone for the team and the alternative protein industry. Now, they're ready to make a splash on restaurant menus in the U.S.! #foodandretail
* Cognitiwe (https://cognitiwe.ai/) has been selected for the prestigious ‘Top AI Leaders in Retail for 2024’ list, curated by Rethink Retail, a leading U.S. media organization specializing in retail technologies. The list, featuring 150 distinguished entities, will be announced today at 3:30 PM and includes industry giants such as Walmart, Tesco, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Microsoft, Amazon, and OpenAI. This recognition highlights Cognitiwe’s significant contributions to the retail technology landscape. The official press release and visuals prepared by Rethink Retail are attached, and the full list of honorees can be viewed here (https://rethink.industries/air/) #foodandretail
* Ada Growth (https://adaapp.com/en/) has been honored as one of the Top 10 Startups in the DACH region by the HR Startup Awards 2024. This recognition highlights their impactful work in making female talents more visible within companies through their innovative Ada App. The award, presented by the Federal Association of Personnel Managers (BPM), hkp///group, Human Resources Manager magazine, and Quadriga Media Berlin GmbH, underscores Ada Growth’s commitment to fostering an inclusive future in the HR community. #newwork
* Voltiris (https://voltiris.com/) achieved a breakthrough in agrivoltaics by reaching 145 Wp/m² in greenhouse solar modules without compromising yields of light-demanding crops. Using advanced dichroic filters developed with 3M, they efficiently separate wavelengths, maximizing both crop and energy production. This milestone sets a new standard in agrivoltaic efficiency, supporting the electrification and decarbonization of greenhouse agriculture. #smartcities
** Ecosystem Opportunities and Events
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Pan.talk by Panter: How Wolfpak.ai uses artificial intelligence to train the managers of tomorrow
In the past, leadership was clearly hierarchical. The new generation of managers wants to lead differently – and they learn differently. That’s why WolfPak is breaking new ground in leadership development: In this pan.talk, Katia Murmann, Co-Founder of WolfPak, and Marco Wettstein, Fullstack Software Engineer at Panter, present the newly developed AI-powered app that offers personalized training plans and an AI coach. They share exciting details about the technical implementation of the app, including the technologies used, as well as the challenges and unique features of WolfPak. Join on September 10 at 5pm at Impact Hub Zürich. Register here (https://www.panter.ch/en/events)
MLLStart! Barbecue-Party
Join MLL Legal for an evening of networking at the MLLStart! Barbecue-Party on August 29, 2024, at 6:00 pm in Zurich’s Kreis 5. The event offers a perfect occasion to connect with other entrepreneurs in the startup community and to learn more about the legal services and the support our partner MLL Legal provides to startups. The evening will feature a keynote by Philipp Vonmoos, CFO of the Solana Foundation. Register here (https://mll-legal.com/firm-news/mllstart-barbecue-party-29-august-2024/?lang=en)
“2040, j'y vais”: a special podcast episode on the future of farming
The podcast "2040, j'y vais!" by the Impact Hub Geneva partner, Le Hub des possibles has released an interesting special episode titled "L’agriculture en 2040," which delves into the future of farming through the experiences of Jean-Yves Billaud, a fourth-generation farmer in Orzens. This episode, part of the PME de Demain program, features compelling insights from experts like Aurélien Rollaz, Blaise Hoffmann, and Pascal Olivier, offering a visionary look at what agriculture could be like in 2040. You can listen to this thought-provoking episode on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2h6BPLUuFeUSYTRfRpfjCA) and Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/2040-jy-vais/id1733103614?l=fr-FR) .
Immersive Collaboration: Power Tools for Startups
Why do immersive collaboration tools offer advantages to startups in particular, and under which conditions? Join Impact Hub Zurich on September 29 at 4pm in a discussion on the rapidly evolving technology landscape and its impact on business models, as well as required core competencies to leverage the potential of immersive tools. More information and registertration here (https://zurich.impacthub.ch/en/event/immersive-collaboration-power-tools-for-startups/) .
New Sustainable Culinary Experience at Kraftwerk
As of October 1st to November 29, food expert Esther Kern, alongside renowned chef Marcel Österreich, will be curating Impact Hub Business Lunch offerings at Kraftwerk. This partnership will bring your food experience at Kraftwerk to a new level giving guests the chance to taste first-hand new products, while knowing that what they are eating is good for the planet too. Kraftwerk is placing a stronger emphasis on supporting Swiss food producers and introducing guests to products from regional manufacturers. Impact Hub Zurich Member benefit from a 15% discount on our food and drink menu. Read more (https://zurich.impacthub.ch/en/business-lunch/) .
Upcoming International Events this November
Gartner Reimagine HR (https://secondnatureuk.co.uk/event/gartner-reimaginehr-conference-2024/) , 17-18 November, Lisbon
Tech4Growth (https://tech4growth.ch/) , 23 November, Forum Rolex EPFL, GENEVA
Websummit (https://websummit.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=20777355056&utm_content=164218860948&utm_term=web%20summit%20conference&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwqf20BhBwEiwAt7dtdfillh91apID-QrDArzW0rg9zbF-q6uxslf-zTtbM197nUNFTfpQRRoCZOAQAvD_BwE) , 11-14 November, Lisbon
Smart City Expo World Congress (https://startupblink.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8ea35dfd8a2f6ea0e2f245838&id=bab7c4e702&e=c86a6d2c35) 5 - 7 November, Barcelona
Slush (https://startupblink.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8ea35dfd8a2f6ea0e2f245838&id=d0896f6437&e=c86a6d2c35) , 20 & 21 November, Helsinki
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