Strategic Platform Kickstart Innovation operates as a large-scale, zero equity, multi-corporate ecosystem platform that accelerates deep tech startups through corporate partnerships, presenting a recurring opportunity to bundle enterprise client engagements with innovation sourcing and co-development services.

Access to Executives Each year they connect around 100 startups with leading partners in Switzerland, providing direct access to executives and decision-makers, which creates sales opportunities for enterprise-oriented innovation programs, proof of concept pilots, and strategic partnerships.

Industry Focus Focused priority areas include Finance, Insurance & Cybersecurity, Food & Retail, New Work & Learning, Smart Cities, Health & Wellbeing, and Intrapreneurship Academy, signaling potential cross-sector collaboration for corporate customers seeking startup-driven solutions.

Global Collaboration As an Impact Hub Zürich initiative with connections to universities, cities, foundations, and international partners like ETH Zurich, Kickstart offers opportunities to propose joint R&D ventures, pilot programs, and ecosystem sponsorships to enhance corporate innovation pipelines.

Growth Readiness With revenue in the low to mid millions and a broad partner network, there is potential to position advisory and programmatic services at scale for mid-market and large enterprises seeking structured accelerator programs, corporate venture collaboration, or strategic investment in deep tech.