A wide range of external courses and training are available to students, researchers and young startups interested in improving their entrepreneurial skills and learn the toolbox to build a business.

Under the joint sponsorship of the University of Zurich, ETH Zurich, and the Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Business Tools AG offers various continuing education courses. The offering includes courses on founding a company, management, methodological and personal competence.

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In recent years, various projects in the field of circular economy have emerged in Switzerland. A core team of dedicated organizations has joined forces for this purpose under the name of Circular Economy Switzerland. The core team of Circular Economy Switzerland and has already implements 7 innovative projects and acts as a catalyst for a new Swiss-wide movement in the circular economy.

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feminno offers female scientist the opportunity to bridge research from an academic life sciences perspective with innovation, entrepreneurship and industry. At the end of the program you will be able to take an educated decision about your next career move or to build your own business with your innovative idea.

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The Future.preneurship program offers insights into the fascinating world of a startup. As part of this program, students are given the opportunity to actively support a startup and further develop their entrepreneurial, innovative, and results-oriented thinking through weekly training sessions.

Who can apply?

Anyone aged 20-30 who has a valid Swiss work permit may apply for this program.

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The Future.preneurship program helps startups, innovation labs, and incubators with the search for motivated trainees.

In the Innosuisse Startup Training programs you get support to develop a business idea, set up a company and implement a strategy for growth. The training modules include advice by experienced entrepreneurs. Four different Modules are offered for students, researchers and young startups.

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The SEIF Impact Academy offers impact-driven businesses targeted support in crucial areas of the market entry and growth phase of your impact driven business. The aim is to prepare your startup for impact investments through individual coaching, input sessions by experts, and a supplementing online library.

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Talent Kick supports in finding a co-founder with a complementary skillset and get hands-on experience as an entrepreneur. During the program, a stable foundation for the entrepreneurial career path after studies can be laid.

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