Kickstart Open Innovation Program

About

A 9-week equity-free acceleration program designed for growth-stage innovative startups, providing mentorship, networking opportunities with C-Level executives, and the chance to collaborate on proof of concept projects with industry partners. Participants will gain access to a global innovation ecosystem, media exposure, and resources for business development.

Benefits

• 🚀Acceleration Program
  9-week equity-free acceleration program designed to enhance business growth
• 🤝C-Level Connections
  Direct access to C-Level decision-makers for networking and collaboration
• 🧑‍🏫 Mentorship Support
  Business incubation and mentorship from industry experts
• 🔍PoC Opportunities
  Chance to test PoC or commercial projects with partners
• 🌍Global Ecosystem Access
  Entry into Swiss and international innovation ecosystems for broader networking
• 📈Media Exposure
  Opportunities for showcasing and gaining media attention.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to growth-stage innovative startups from any field with demonstrable products or solutions
• Must be willing to collaborate with Kickstart partners on PoC or joint projects
• Startups should be in the early to expansion stages
• No specific country restrictions
• Relevant sectors include finance, food, health, education, and smart cities.

Participation Commitments

• Must participate in all program activities over the 9-week period
• Required to engage with Kickstart partners for potential collaborations
• Must present a pitch or project update during the program
• Commitment to work on PoC or business projects as part of the program.

Target Region

Open to startups from any country globally

Target Sector

Focused on multiple sectors including finance, health, and smart cities