Startup Campus – Business Concept Course
Start your entrepreneurial journey
Do you have a fresh and innovative startup idea? Would you like to take it to the next level? Or are you curious to learn more about entrepreneurship hands-on?
Join the Business Concept Course and turn your idea into a structured business concept.
The free, 12-week program is hosted at the University of Zurich and powered by Innosuisse. It combines practical training, a bootcamp, coaching and access to the Swiss startup ecosystem.
It is a great opportunity to develop an idea, learn about entrepreneurship hands-on and meet others who intend to start a company.
What you will work on
- develop a scalable business model
- define a clear value proposition
- build a financial overview and understand IP basics
- create a convincing investor pitch and strengthen your pitching skills
- leave with a developed business concept and a clear roadmap
More than a course
Meet successful entrepreneurs and possible co-founders through 1:1 coaching, co-founder matchmaking, investor pitching and ecosystem events. You can also compete for the STARTUP CAMPUS Award, including cash and voucher prizes worth more than CHF 7,000.
Quick facts
- 12 weeks training with experts and ecperienced coaches
- Takes place on 11 evenings with 4 lessons each
- Onsite at the University of Zurich in Zurich
- Free of charge and in English
- See more details here
Who can apply?
Motivated (future) founders based in Switzerland, members of a Swiss or international university or university of applied sciences, i.e. students, alumni, doctoral students, postdocs, professors.