Talent Kick - Build your startup while studying
Event details
| Date | 22.11.2026 |
| Hour | 11:00 › 12:00 |
| Category | Call for proposal |
| Event Language | English |
Are you a student or researcher interested in entrepreneurship? Whether you already have a technology or problem you want to explore, are looking for co-founders, or simply want to discover what building a startup could look like, Talent Kick can help you take the next step.
Talent Kick is a free, cross-university entrepreneurship program that supports students and researchers in exploring promising ideas and technologies, finding co-founders and developing a startup alongside their studies.
Participants can benefit from:
- up to CHF 5,000 in non-dilutive funding to test and validate their ideas
- support to find co-founders with complementary skills
- individual leadership coaching and expert mentorship
- connections to Switzerland's entrepreneurship and startup ecosystem
Applications for the Spring 2027 batch are open until 22 November 2026. Learn more and apply
Discover Talent Kick at Immersion Day
Curious about the program before applying? Talent Kick Immersion Day on 14 October 2026 in Zurich brings together students, researchers, founders, alumni and members of the community for a day of founder stories, discussions and networking. Application deadline: 27 September 2026. Learn more about Immersion Day
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