Gain insights from innovators
The Innovator Mornings gathers UZH researchers interested in the process to go from insights to impact, UZH startups, entrepreneurship coaches and experts involved in the different programs of the UZH Innovation Hub.
Whether you're an experienced innovator or curious about taking the first step, this event offers the perfect platform to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and expand your network.
The agenda entails pitches and presentations by researchers supported by the UZH Entrepreneur Fellowships and the Innovation Grants programs an interview with a founder of an UZH Startup/Spin-off and ample networking opportunities.
Reports
Innovator Morning Summer Editiion 2026: Learning from those who have built a Startup
Innovator Morning Spring Edition 2026: What truly matters when building a convincing pitch
Share of Expertise
"A focus on communication and transparency would have saved time, money and friendships in our case."
Dario Dornbierer | Co-founder ReconnectLabs and Galventa
Josua Jordi | Co-Founder EraCal Therapeutics Ltd
"The job of a start-up it to represent reality, the challenge is that the reality is always shifting and we are always in the midst of chaos. So, you have to constantly engage in the marketplace and make sense of the noise."
Bea Knecht | Founder Zattoo & Co-founder Genistat and Levuro
"Once you take your first external franc, it’s not purely your company anymore. You have several agendas on the table."
Florian Kübler | CEO and Co-Founder of LEND
"Treat your lead clients as friends. Drop the ones that drain your energy"
Tobias Zehnder | Co-Founder Webrepublic
"Every founding team brings its own strengths, motivations and ambitions. Successful founders understand not only what they are good at, but also what they should delegate. Some excel at building companies from zero to one, while others thrive in scaling organisations. Knowing your strengths, and continuously challenging your own assumptions, is just as important as refining your product."
Kynan Eng | Entrepreneur in Residence, UZH Innovation Hub
Impressions
“I really enjoyed the Innovator Morning! The event offered a great opportunity to network with peers and experts from different fields. Showcasing our work and receiving feedback on our project was especially valuable. Overall, it was inspiring and left me highly motivated to move our project forward!”
Phelipe Hatt | UZH Innovation Grant recipient