CHF 10,000 for injectable microcushions for damaged joints, a novel hyperspectral camera, next-gen solar installations, interactive AI movies, and smart strap for watches
23.07.2025
Eldian Biomed, Lightlink Instruments, LightSeeds, OOVIE Studios, and Watchibia were selected at Venture Kick's first financial and entrepreneurial support stage. Their projects develop a patented microcushion technology of lipid nanoparticles crosslinked with peptide linkers, targeting both inflammation and cartilage wear; revolutionize display color measurement through hyperspectral imaging; reduce solar installation costs with lightweight, low-carbon technology; and transform the visions of the musicians into interactive AI movies, crafted by world-renowned AI artists; and develop a patented smart strap that brings advanced health tracking such as steps, HR, HRV, sleep, and stress monitoring to traditional watches.
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 Eldian Biomed: CEO Gregor Bordon
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 Lightlink Instruments: CTO Claudio Zanobini & CEO Ajay Arun
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 LightSeeds: Co-founders Pierrick Duvoisin & Laure-Emmanuelle Perret
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 OOVIE Studios: CAO & Sales Giulio Casagrande, CTO Ignacio Palladino, CEO Riccardo Acciarino, CMO Lorenzo Ramon, and COO Marco Seco
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 Watchibia: Founder Olga Nijpels-Tishurova
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Eldian Biomed: Injectable Microcushions for Damaged Joints
Osteoarthritis (OA) affects over 500 million people and is a leading cause of disability. Current treatments offer only temporary relief and fail to stop disease progression, underscoring the need for disease-modifying solutions.
Eldian Biomed, a spin-off from the University of Bern, is developing CloudLi—a patented microcushion technology of lipid nanoparticles crosslinked with peptide linkers, targeting both inflammation and cartilage wear. In animal models, CloudLi showed marked improvements in joint structure and wellbeing. The team is led by Gregor Bordon, supported by the research infrastructure of the University of Bern, including the labs of Prof. Paola Luciani and Prof. Jean Louis Reymond. The OA therapy market is projected to reach USD 17B by launch, with CloudLi addressing a USD 1–1.4B segment for non-end-stage knee OA in Europe and the US.
Venture Kick funding will support trademark filings, website setup, and presence at key investor conferences ahead of a 2026 raise.
Lightlink Instruments: Revolutionizing Display Color Measurement through Hyperspectral Imaging
Modern display manufacturers face critical challenges in accurately measuring color and brightness, especially for curved and mobile phone screens. Existing solutions are bulky, expensive, and lack the precision required for next-generation displays.
Founded by a team of experts in optics and imaging systems, Lightlink Instruments has developed a novel hyperspectral camera with an integrated image scanner. This compact solution offers pixel-level color measurement with <2 nm accuracy. The worldwide hyperspectral camera market is valued at USD 22B, and our addressable market exceeds USD 1.65B, with major players such as Apple and Huawei showing strong interest in testing our device.
Venture Kick funds will be used for market analysis and IP protection purposes. This support will accelerate business and technical development activities.
LightSeeds: Reducing Solar Installation Costs with Lightweight, Low-Carbon Technology
LightSeeds addresses a major barrier to solar adoption: the high cost and complexity of installing traditional photovoltaic systems, especially on infrastructure like roads and railways. Their solution replaces heavy, fragile glass panels with lightweight, rigid, and recyclable modules that cut total installed costs by 20% and halve the carbon footprint.
Founded in 2024 by Laure-Emmanuelle Perret and Pierrick Duvoisin, LightSeeds brings together 30+ years of expertise in photovoltaics, industrial design, and public-private innovation. With patents pending and pilot installations realised, the startup targets a USD 46M market (SOM) in Europe and Switzerland until 2027 with a scalable licensing model.
The Venture Kick Stage I funds will support industrialization, strengthen the team, and accelerate market entry through new strategic partnerships and field deployments.
OOVIE Studios: Interactive AI Movies that Change Every time you Watch them, Powered by Live Music and Human Interaction
Classical music struggles to engage younger and broader audiences, who seek more immersive, multimedia formats than traditional concerts.
Incorporated in May 2025 in Lugano by five co-founders – CEO Riccardo Acciarino, COO Marco Seco, CTO Ignacio Palladino, CAO & Sales Manager Giulio Casagrande, and CMO Lorenzo Ramon – OOVIE Studios transforms the visions of the musicians into interactive AI movies, crafted by world-renowned AI artists. The narrative changes every time automatically following the nuances of music and audience input. OOVIE bridges several markets with common needs, adapting its format for both the musical and corporate world. After launching its first immersive brand experience with EssilorLuxottica – EA7, the startup will premiere its launch tour with Grammy-winning violinist Maxim Vengerov during the Venice Film Festival, at the Trieste Festival, and Teatro Piccolo “Strehler” in Milan.
They will use the Venture Kick funds to organize a private client roadshow, register the trademark, and cover key team travel expenses for the launch tour.
Watchibia: The Smart Strap that Brings Health Tracking to Traditional Watches
Many watch lovers wear a fitness tracker alongside their timepiece while compromising elegance for health insights. The wearable market has neglected those who value both style and data. Watchibia solves this by transforming the strap, not the watch.
Watchibia was founded by Olga Nijpels-Tishurova, a tech execution expert, backed by a multidisciplinary team with deep expertise in electronics, hard- and software development, as well as design. Together, they developed a patented smart strap that brings advanced health tracking such as steps, HR, HRV, sleep, and stress monitoring to traditional watches. With over one billion traditional watches worn worldwide, Watchibia unlocks a new frontier for the watch industry by blending heritage with modern health tech.
The Venture Kick funding will support prototyping, marketing, and pilot programs with leading watch brands.
Osteoarthritis (OA) affects over 500 million people and is a leading cause of disability. Current treatments offer only temporary relief and fail to stop disease progression, underscoring the need for disease-modifying solutions.
Eldian Biomed, a spin-off from the University of Bern, is developing CloudLi—a patented microcushion technology of lipid nanoparticles crosslinked with peptide linkers, targeting both inflammation and cartilage wear. In animal models, CloudLi showed marked improvements in joint structure and wellbeing. The team is led by Gregor Bordon, supported by the research infrastructure of the University of Bern, including the labs of Prof. Paola Luciani and Prof. Jean Louis Reymond. The OA therapy market is projected to reach USD 17B by launch, with CloudLi addressing a USD 1–1.4B segment for non-end-stage knee OA in Europe and the US.
Venture Kick funding will support trademark filings, website setup, and presence at key investor conferences ahead of a 2026 raise.
Lightlink Instruments: Revolutionizing Display Color Measurement through Hyperspectral Imaging
Modern display manufacturers face critical challenges in accurately measuring color and brightness, especially for curved and mobile phone screens. Existing solutions are bulky, expensive, and lack the precision required for next-generation displays.
Founded by a team of experts in optics and imaging systems, Lightlink Instruments has developed a novel hyperspectral camera with an integrated image scanner. This compact solution offers pixel-level color measurement with <2 nm accuracy. The worldwide hyperspectral camera market is valued at USD 22B, and our addressable market exceeds USD 1.65B, with major players such as Apple and Huawei showing strong interest in testing our device.
Venture Kick funds will be used for market analysis and IP protection purposes. This support will accelerate business and technical development activities.
LightSeeds: Reducing Solar Installation Costs with Lightweight, Low-Carbon Technology
LightSeeds addresses a major barrier to solar adoption: the high cost and complexity of installing traditional photovoltaic systems, especially on infrastructure like roads and railways. Their solution replaces heavy, fragile glass panels with lightweight, rigid, and recyclable modules that cut total installed costs by 20% and halve the carbon footprint.
Founded in 2024 by Laure-Emmanuelle Perret and Pierrick Duvoisin, LightSeeds brings together 30+ years of expertise in photovoltaics, industrial design, and public-private innovation. With patents pending and pilot installations realised, the startup targets a USD 46M market (SOM) in Europe and Switzerland until 2027 with a scalable licensing model.
The Venture Kick Stage I funds will support industrialization, strengthen the team, and accelerate market entry through new strategic partnerships and field deployments.
OOVIE Studios: Interactive AI Movies that Change Every time you Watch them, Powered by Live Music and Human Interaction
Classical music struggles to engage younger and broader audiences, who seek more immersive, multimedia formats than traditional concerts.
Incorporated in May 2025 in Lugano by five co-founders – CEO Riccardo Acciarino, COO Marco Seco, CTO Ignacio Palladino, CAO & Sales Manager Giulio Casagrande, and CMO Lorenzo Ramon – OOVIE Studios transforms the visions of the musicians into interactive AI movies, crafted by world-renowned AI artists. The narrative changes every time automatically following the nuances of music and audience input. OOVIE bridges several markets with common needs, adapting its format for both the musical and corporate world. After launching its first immersive brand experience with EssilorLuxottica – EA7, the startup will premiere its launch tour with Grammy-winning violinist Maxim Vengerov during the Venice Film Festival, at the Trieste Festival, and Teatro Piccolo “Strehler” in Milan.
They will use the Venture Kick funds to organize a private client roadshow, register the trademark, and cover key team travel expenses for the launch tour.
Watchibia: The Smart Strap that Brings Health Tracking to Traditional Watches
Many watch lovers wear a fitness tracker alongside their timepiece while compromising elegance for health insights. The wearable market has neglected those who value both style and data. Watchibia solves this by transforming the strap, not the watch.
Watchibia was founded by Olga Nijpels-Tishurova, a tech execution expert, backed by a multidisciplinary team with deep expertise in electronics, hard- and software development, as well as design. Together, they developed a patented smart strap that brings advanced health tracking such as steps, HR, HRV, sleep, and stress monitoring to traditional watches. With over one billion traditional watches worn worldwide, Watchibia unlocks a new frontier for the watch industry by blending heritage with modern health tech.
The Venture Kick funding will support prototyping, marketing, and pilot programs with leading watch brands.