Step Into the Spotlight: Startup Nights for Founders
Meet investors, pitch your ideas, network with corporates, and gain hands-on insights to power your startup growth.
benefits
What to expect at Startup Nights 2025
With a Founder Ticket, you get full access to both days of the event, including free food and drinks throughout. Connect with like-minded founders and industry leaders in a laid-back, inspiring atmosphere.
Network
Use our matchmaking platform to connect and exchange ideas with fellow founders, investors, and experts.
Learn
Join hands-on workshops and gain powerful insights from keynotes and panel discussions.
Explore
Discover innovative startups in the exhibition area, get inspired by future-shaping ideas, and watch live startup pitches as they compete on stage.
Startup Booth
Showcase your Startup
Showcase your startup with a branded booth in the exhibition area. Meet potential customers, investors, and partners. Choose between the following booth sizes:
- 2x2m booth for CHF 399
- 3x3m booth for CHF 599
Pitching competitions
Present your vision to leading investors
Take the stage and pitch your startup to a live audience and expert jury. Compete for visibility, valuable feedback and prizes with a total value of CHF 30’000!
Ticket Pricing
Founder Ticket
- If you're participating in the Pitching Competition or showcasing your startup with a booth, you still need to purchase a Founder Ticket.
Founder
CHF 75
Excl. VAT
Includes:
- Ticket for both days
- Free drinks & food
- Access to matchmaking platform
- Access to workshops
- Separate application for Booth and Pitching Competition
Success Stories
Hear from our inspiring founders
A few years ago, Nicholas and Arshya met by chance in the bathroom at Startup Nights.
A short conversation led to a strong connection and eventually to founding their own company together.
Today, they are building a successful business and show how meaningful encounters can start in the most unexpected moments.
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