Be Part of the Action: Help make Startup Nights happen
Step backstage, meet great people, and experience the startup world up close.
Get Involved. Make It Happen.
Become an Event Helper at Startup Nights 2025
Be part of something big and support Switzerland’s leading startup event – with your hands, heart, and energy during the event days.
Behind-the-Scenes Access
Get exclusive insights into how a large-scale event is built and run — from setup to showtime.
Help Create Impact
Play a key role in bringing the startup community together and help make Startup Nights an unforgettable experience.
Join the Team That Makes It All Happen
Startup Nights wouldn’t be possible without the support of over 400 dedicated helpers each year. Be one of them and take part in creating the largest startup event in Switzerland.
Many Roles, One Team
Whether it’s setup, guest check-in, food & drinks, stage support, or the afterparty – every hand makes a difference.
Be Where It Happens
From speaker sessions to the investor brunch: experience the event from the inside and help shape the moments everyone will remember.
This Is Your Call
It’s all possible because of you
Startup Nights is powered by passionate people – and now it’s your chance to jump in, contribute, and be part of something truly exciting.
About Us
We’re a motivated team of over 70 people with incredible team spirit, working together to create the biggest startup event in Switzerland.
About You
You’re full of energy, ready to help, and excited to make Startup Nights a success – whether it’s for one shift or the full event.
What You Get
Make new friends, expand your network, and enjoy awesome perks like a goodie bag, free entry, food and drinks, afterparty access, overnight stay (if you help 2 days), plus our legendary volunteer BBQ and closing party.
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How to apply
Simply click on this Link and fill out the form. We’ll get back to you with all the details and next steps shortly after.
What are my benefits as an event helper?
Here are your amazing benefits as an event helper:
- Lots of fun, friendly teammates to grow your network
- Free overnight stay if you help on two days
- Exclusive goodie bag
- Volunteer BBQ
- Legendary volunteer closing party
- Valuable contacts with investors and founders
- Free access to the afterparty
- Free food and drinks during the event
- Free entry to Startup Nights
When and where does the event take place?
Date: 6.-7. November 2025
Location: Eulachhallen Winterthur, Wartstrasse 73, 8400 Winterthur, Switzerland
As an Event Helper, you can also support before or after the event — helping with setup in the days leading up to Startup Nights or with takedown once everything wraps up. Just let us know your availability when you sign up!
What exactly does an Event Helper do?
Event Helpers support the event during setup, guest services, logistics, catering, stage assistance, and more. You’ll be assigned to one or more areas based on your preferences and availability.
What if I need help?
If you need assistance during your shift, don’t hesitate to reach out to a team leader. They are trained to help and ensure everything runs smoothly. Your comfort and safety are our top priorities!
- Do I need experience to help out?
No experience needed! We’ll brief you before your shift and make sure you feel comfortable in your role. Motivation and a team spirit are what count most. - How long is one shift?
A typical shift is around 4–6 hours. You can choose to help for one shift or more — even across multiple days if you like. - What do I get in return?
As a thank you, you’ll get free entry to the event, food and drinks, access to the afterparty, a goodie bag, and more. If you help for two days, we’ll also provide free overnight accommodation. - Can I choose where I want to help?
We’ll do our best to match you with your preferred area (e.g. entrance, stage, bar, setup), depending on availability. You can tell us your preferences when signing up.