Startup Week 2025

The startup week organised by USI Startup Centre is back on campus for the fourth time from October 6th to October 9th. It offers Bachelor and Master students an opportunity to get acquainted with the world of innovative entrepreneurship from different perspectives and meet startup founders, investors and experts behind different support programmes. 
 

Check out the list of activities open to everyone below and join us for a deep dive into the startup universe. 
 

STARTUP WEEK 2025 SCHEDULE

>> Curious about venture capital and want to know more?

VC Insights: Funding the Future
Monday, October 6th, at 12:30

Try on the “venture capitalists” suit and get a taste of how investors source, evaluate and support promising startups thanks to the insights from Jacqueline Ruedin Rüsch and Angelica Morrone, partners of Privilège Ventures.

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>> Would like to meet startup founders?

Startups for Lunch
Tuesday, October 7th, at 12:30

Meet people who decided to take a leap and learn more about the good and the bad about their startup journey while enjoying your free sandwich.

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>> Looking for a co-founder to get your project off the ground?

Co-founder Matchmaking
Wednesday, October 8th, at 17:30

Join this interactive session to discover how to find co-founders and start on the right foot, thanks to the insights from Talent Kick and a structured speed dating with other students who are working on a startup idea or want to join an existing team.

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