Startup Nights

6-7 Nov 2025, Eulachhallen Winterthur

The biggest startup event in Switzerland

Join 8'500 changemakers shaping the future of entrepreneurship. Get inspired, network and dare to innovate.

Discover what's in it for you at Startup Nights 2025

For Founders

Showcase your startup, pitch, and connect with investors & peers.

For Startup Enthusiasts

Discover bold ideas, meet founders, and experience the startup vibe.

For Investors

Spot high-potential startups and connect with the next big thing.

For Partners

Position your brand at the heart of Swiss innovation and meet changemakers.

For Volunteers

Be part of the team, grow your network, and shape the startup event of the year.

For Event Helpers

Help out during the event days, support on-site operations, and get a behind-the-scenes look.

Program

What to expect

At Startup Nights 2025, bold ideas take center stage. 

Under this year’s motto Dare to innovate, we bring the startup ecosystem together for two days of inspiration, action, and connection. From groundbreaking keynotes to hands-on workshops, this is where innovation meets real-world impact.

Meet our inspiring Speakers

Discover the thought leaders, innovators, and industry pioneers who will take the stage at Startup Nights.

Roger Dudler

Founder and CEO at Frontify

Roger Dudler

Founded in 2013, Frontify is now 300+ people strong and supports 10,000+ clients – including global brands like Uber and Microsoft.

Nicole Kleger

Co-Founder & CEO of sallea AG

Nicole Kleger

Co-founder of ETH spin-off sallea AG, developing cultivated meat based on PhD research – making next-gen animal proteins accessible to all.

Nimrod Malinas

Founder & CEO of Robonnement AG

Nimrod Malinas

Founder of Robonnement, making robotics accessible through a Robot-as-a-Service model trusted by brands like Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. Named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 lists (CH & EU) and winner of the Swiss Digital Economy Award 2024.

Laura Matter

Co-Founder & CEO of noii

Laura Matter

noii is a dating platform combining video-based matching with offline events to bring authenticity back to modern dating. Based in Zurich, noii now counts over 50,000 users in Switzerland and has raised CHF 1.5M, including CHF 1.2M through a crowdinvesting round

Join our mission

Want to be part of something big?

Join the crew behind Startup Nights and help create an unforgettable experience at Startup Nights 2025! 

Volunteer

Be part of our core team all year round and help shape Startup Nights from the inside out. 

Event Helper

Support us during the event days and help bring Startup Nights to life on-site with your hands-on energy. 

our AMAZING PARTNERS

A big thank you

Startup Nights wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our partners.

As a non-profit organization, we rely on visionary, innovative partners who believe in the power of startups, entrepreneurship, and community.

We’re proud to collaborate with some of the boldest and most forward-thinking companies out there.

our AMAZING PARTNERS

A big thank you

Startup Nights wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our partners.

As a non-profit organization, we rely on visionary, innovative partners who believe in the power of startups, entrepreneurship, and community.

We’re proud to collaborate with some of the boldest and most forward-thinking companies out there.

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