.. _chapter_startup: .. index:: Startup Startup ======= .. index:: Startup Support Startup Support --------------- #. `Google for Startups `_: startups cloud program .. note:: 2025-05-02: Online Meeting with Marie-Sophie Steinkraus from Google for Startups Cloud Program. Marie-Sophie Steinkraus is key account manager and single point of contact in case of technical problems and similar. Requirements for the apply: - running website under the own domain - website should show digital native product - working own e-mail domain 2025-05-02: Google for Startups: send to Marie-Sophie Steinkraus via e-mail: - draft presentation "Investment Round - Pre-Seed" without financial figures. 2025-05-02: Google for Startups: apply to `early stage program `_ - prerequisites: `5 steps for applying to the Cloud Program `_. 2025-06-12: Didn't send Marie-Sophie Steinkraus from Google the draft presentation "Investment Round - Pre-Seed" because all the information is also on the `live landing page `_. 2025-06-12: Applied for the `Google for Startups Cloud Program `_. 2025-06-19: `Google refused `_ the application for the Google for Startups Cloud Program. 2025-06-24: Participation at the event `The Founder's Story Zurich `_ on June 24, 2025 from 18:00–21:00 CEST. .. task:: Google: apply for the Google Startup Pre-Funded Program :status: done :assignee: info@dingx.co Apply for the `Google Cloud for Startups `_ as this might be the right programme for us at this stage. .. task:: Google: feedback to the application for the Google Startup Pre-Funded Program :status: parking :assignee: info@dingx.co Feedback to the application for the Google Cloud for Startups Program. #. `IFJ `_: offers several services for startups - `IFJ Courses `_: free courses to get ready for your incorporation - `IFJ Program `_: acceleration programs for startups .. note:: 2025-04-22: Challenging the pitch deck with IFJ. Answer from IFJ: "We are not specialized in investor material." 2025-04-27: Visited `Startup Space `_ from IFJ at Wiesenstrasse 10A, 8952 Schlieren. They offer office and co-working space, amongst other things. The stay in their lobby is free. #. `SeedReady `_: startup valuation #. `Startup Nights `_: startup event in Switzerland .. note:: Startup Nights 6-7 Nov 2025: booked 2 tickets for the event. .. note:: 2025-09-19: applied for `pitching competition `_. .. task:: Startup Nights: feedback to the application :status: done :assignee: info@dingx.co Feedback to the application for the pitching competition on the Startup Nights 6-7 Nov 2025. Result: they refused our application. #. `Venturelab `_: innosuisse entrepreneurship training courses .. note:: 2025-04-22: Phone call: they want to sell courses instead of improving the pitch deck. #. `Venture Kick `_: support Swiss startups with initial funding to kick-start their success .. note:: 2025-04-22: Ask for feedback on the pitch deck. Venture Kick didn't answer. 2025-06-13: Application has been `submitted to Venture Kick `_. 2025-06-19: `Venture Kick refused `_ the application. .. task:: Venture Kick: select organisations from Switzerland to apply for :status: to-do :assignee: info@dingx.co Select appropriate `Organisations from Switzerland `_ to which to apply for funding. .. task:: Venture Kick: select venture capital companies from Europe to apply for :status: to-do :assignee: info@dingx.co Select appropriate `Venture Capitals from Europe `_ to which to apply for funding. .. task:: Venture Kick: apply once all the prerequisites have been fulfilled :status: to-do :assignee: info@dingx.co `Apply at Venture Kick `_ later on, once all the prerequisites have been fulfilled. #. `Kickstart `_: bring together public and private organizations, startups, investors, and experts .. task:: Kickstart: join as a startup :status: to-do :assignee: info@dingx.co Join as a `Startup at Kickstart `_. #. `Bluelion Startup Hub `_: empowering driven entrepreneurs from all walks of life .. note:: 2025-05-07: No phone number exist. Request for pitch deck review has been sent per e-mail. 2025-09-05: Visited Bluelion at Josefstrasse 219 in Zurich. Got in touch with Urs Stender, managing director Bluelion. .. task:: Bluelion: send email to Urs Stender :status: in-progress :assignee: info@dingx.co To ensure the application is appropriate and increase the chances, send any questions or similar enquiries to Urs Stender (urs.stender@bluelion.ch). .. task:: Bluelion: apply for the Bluelion Acceleration Program :status: to-do :assignee: info@dingx.co Apply for the `Bluelion Acceleration Program `_. #. `Founded Entrepreneur Club Winterthur `_: startup stories from Switzerland .. note:: 2025-05-07: No phone number exist. Request for pitch deck review has been sent per e-mail at “redaktion@founded.ch”. #. `Antler `_: hiring founder residency in Zurich | .. index:: Startup Hub Startup Hub ----------- #. `Techno Park Winterthur `_: hub for ambitious tech start-ups, innovative corporates and technology transfer in the Winterthur region .. task:: Techno Park Winterthur: apply for the Startup Accelerator Program :status: done :assignee: info@dingx.co Apply for the `Technopark Winterthur Ascent Program `_. 2025-10-23: Applied for the `TPW Ascent Program `_. .. task:: Techno Park Winterthur: feedback to the application :status: parking :assignee: info@dingx.co Feedback to the application for the ASCENT Startup Accelerator Program. #. `Home of Innovation Winterthur `_: flexible offices, creative coworking spaces, and an active network of startups, SMEs, and freelancers #. `Techno Park Zürich `_: creates a stimulating environment and promotes innovation in the market #. `startup space `_: supports startups and SMEs on their entrepreneurial journey #. `Innovation Park Zürich `_: serves as a bridge between science and business #. `Bluelion Tech Startup Hub `_: driving and accelerating change for entrepreneurship and technology #. `Coworking Switzerland `_: offer coworking space from associated members #. `Raum11 `_: coworking space in Oerlikon for entrepreneurs and decision-makers | .. index:: Startup Info Startup Info ------------ #. `Marquee Equity `_: different startup funding stages #. `Waveup `_: startup funding stages guide: from pre-seed to IPO #. `Accountancy Cloud `_: key factors of a valuation for startups | .. index:: Startup Community Startup Community ----------------- 1. `Impact Hub Zurich `_ Community of creators creating a radically collaborative world. 2. `Entrepreneurs Organization `_ Collection of like-minded entrepreneurs focused on business growth, personal development and community engagement. 3. `Loopings Self-employment `_ Anyone who dares to try something new can use support. At the Loopings regulars' tables, like-minded people meet to discuss new ideas, career changes and the future. 4. `Red Bull Wingfinder `_ Red Bull Wingfinder is a personality assessment that focuses on your strengths, the things that you’re naturally inclined to be good at, and gives you the tools and coaching to be even better.