Talent Kick is accepting applications for the next cohort

Talent Kick is a free, cross-university entrepreneurship programme helps students and researchers find co-founders, develop startup ideas and access CHF 5'000 in non-dilutive funding. Until 22 Novembre 2026, the programme is accepting applications for the Spring 2027 cohort.

Talent Kick brings together students and researchers from universities across Switzerland who are interested in exploring entrepreneurship alongside their academic activities. The programme welcomes participants at different stages, from those with an initial business idea or research with commercial potential to those simply curious about the startup world.

Through interdisciplinary collaboration, expert mentorship and individual leadership coaching, participants can connect with potential co-founders, develop their ideas and gain access to Switzerland's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Selected teams can also receive CHF 5'000 in non-dilutive funding to develop their projects.

USI Startup Centre is a partner of Talent Kick, sharing its mission to foster entrepreneurship and support students and researchers in turning innovative ideas into entrepreneurial ventures.

Joining the next cohort

Applications for the Spring 2027 cohort close on 22 November 2026.

Talent Kick will also host a free online Q&A session on 16 November, from 12:00 to 13:00, giving prospective applicants the opportunity to meet the team and ask questions about the programme and application process.

Learn more and apply

Register for the online Q&A session