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A Start-Up Based in Zurich Provides Perspective

Glass Doc, a Zurich start-up, has developed a procedure to repair glass damage. The method used applies to damage caused by scratches, flying sparks or caustic burns. It has made the company very successful, especially with transport operators. more

Bits & Pretzels: Munich’s Start-Up Event Invites Again

From 24 to 26 September 2017 the start-up event Bits & Pretzels invites again, this time to Munich. This unique gathering connects start-up enthusiasts not only with each other, but also with established big names of the scene. The whole event is harmoniously linked to the Oktoberfest, delivering a perfect framework to learn each other […] more

Digital Festival Zurich: Inspiration, innovation and fun!

This year the Digital Festival Zurich will once again be all about inspiration and the future. The festival will take place from September 13th through 17th at the Kaufleuten and Technopark in Zurich. A diverse program with keynotes, workshops, labs and parties awaits you. STARTUPS.ch will be accompanying the event as a media partner. more

Start-up Report for May – Strong Growth Following Weak April

After a recorded decline in start-ups of 8.02% in April, growth rose by 10.52% in May compared with the previous year. Virtually all cantons registered growth. Cantons with an already strong proportion of start-ups benefited in particular. more

Interview with Silvio Trionfini of sakku SWISS SOLAR BAG

Zurich-based start-up sakku SWISS SOLAR BAG makes bags and rucksacks that are classic in design but driven by the latest technology. With their integrated solar panels, they can be used to recharge electronic devices when you’re on the move. But design and technology aren’t the only benefits. The products and their components are produced and […] more

The dream of flying gets a step closer with the Flyer

US company Kitty Hawk has dedicated itself to bringing the dream of flying within the reach of everyone. The Mountain View start-up has just produced its first aircraft, The Flyer, which has been specially designed to be used over water. Deliveries are expected to begin later this year. more

Start-up report for the first quarter of 2017 – strong growth

A total of 11,023 new legal entities were recorded in the Swiss Commercial Register in the first quarter of 2017. During the same period the previous year the number was 10,356. This corresponds to a growth figure of 6.44%, as revealed in the latest surveys published by STARTUPS.CH. more

New drone technology – your next business opportunity?

So far, drones have mainly been sold for fun and leisure. However, this technology is increasingly being used for the delivery of goods ordered online, carrying out security inspections and monitoring, and other commercial purposes. more

Business plan frequent planning mistakes: #Number 1

The market analysis is one of the most important chapters of a business plan. These include the market quantification and reflections on the targeted market share. This post is the first in our new series: “Warning: The 8 most common planning mistakes”. more

Top or Flop: Face up to Consumer reality with Online Market Potential Research

Are you in the course of founding a company or have you become an entrepreneur? Then you might have invested already lots of time in desk-researching market figures. How would you have managed to put a value in the market potential-section in your business plan? more