Venture Kick

Venture Kick is a prominent Swiss philanthropic initiative and startup accelerator designed to transform scientific research into commercial ventures. Since its launch in 2007, it has provided essential pre-seed funding, coaching, and access to a vast network of investors for high-potential spinoffs from Swiss universities. The program is particularly influential in the life sciences sector, supporting numerous biotech and medtech companies through a competitive three-stage funding process. Startups can receive up to CHF 150,000 in seed capital to bridge the gap between academic innovation and market readiness. Venture Kick is supported by a consortium of private foundations and has helped launch hundreds of companies that have subsequently raised billions in follow-on financing.