Four rocking newcomers win the first stage of Venture Kick
06.06.2016
Hats off to our new great winners on the first stage of Venture Kick: Blurred, NanoLockin, Vizir and DDynaBoard. They win CHF 10’000 each. Meet them now before they compete on the second stage of our program, where they might win another CHF 20'000 in total each.
Blurred (internet and mobile, HEC Lausanne): The easiest way to make the first move.
A new fun and addictive way to meet people in real life, mixing hints of playful seduction, spontaneity and mystery.
The team of Blurred
NanoLockin (biotech, uni Fribourg): A new benchmark technology for the characterisation of nanoparticles for cancer treatment.
NanoLockin develops and commercialises advanced thermal imaging setups for the characterisation of nanoparticles. The startup also offers full characterisation services of nanoparticles.
Meet NanoLockin
VIZIR (electronics and mechanics, EPF Lausanne, IC School): A smart visor that, combined with a thermal imaging camera, will help firefighters see what’s around them in real time, even at night and in smoke.
VIZIR combines thermal vision and augmented reality to give firefighters a clear vision in dark and smoky environments. Check out EPFL's recent article about VIZIR and watch their great video below:
The team of VIZIR
DDynaBoard (aviation and aerospace, ETH Zurich): Re-think boarding and enlarge passenger comfort.
Airlines only make money if their planes are in the air. On the ground, boarding is a lengthy and hence expensive process. With DDynaBoard we re-think boarding, enlarging passenger comfort while substantially reduce boarding time without changing planes.
Meet DDynaBoard
Venture Kick: much more than just money
Beyond the very important financial support which can go up to CHF 130'000 in pre-seed capital, entrepreneurs benefit from a critical push and orientation to help them reach their maximum potential during a competitive and timely driven process. Presenting in front of experts at each stage to obtain the funding, getting ”kicking feedback“ and learning about execution in building a startup during the kickers camp, exchanging with other venture kickers about their challenges, and accessing a broad network of business contacts, experienced entrepreneurs and investors are at the core of the Venture Kick experience. Discover the amazing alumni highlights on our annual report 2015.
A new fun and addictive way to meet people in real life, mixing hints of playful seduction, spontaneity and mystery.
The team of Blurred
NanoLockin (biotech, uni Fribourg): A new benchmark technology for the characterisation of nanoparticles for cancer treatment.
NanoLockin develops and commercialises advanced thermal imaging setups for the characterisation of nanoparticles. The startup also offers full characterisation services of nanoparticles.
Meet NanoLockin
VIZIR (electronics and mechanics, EPF Lausanne, IC School): A smart visor that, combined with a thermal imaging camera, will help firefighters see what’s around them in real time, even at night and in smoke.
VIZIR combines thermal vision and augmented reality to give firefighters a clear vision in dark and smoky environments. Check out EPFL's recent article about VIZIR and watch their great video below:
The team of VIZIR
DDynaBoard (aviation and aerospace, ETH Zurich): Re-think boarding and enlarge passenger comfort.
Airlines only make money if their planes are in the air. On the ground, boarding is a lengthy and hence expensive process. With DDynaBoard we re-think boarding, enlarging passenger comfort while substantially reduce boarding time without changing planes.
Meet DDynaBoard
Venture Kick: much more than just money
Beyond the very important financial support which can go up to CHF 130'000 in pre-seed capital, entrepreneurs benefit from a critical push and orientation to help them reach their maximum potential during a competitive and timely driven process. Presenting in front of experts at each stage to obtain the funding, getting ”kicking feedback“ and learning about execution in building a startup during the kickers camp, exchanging with other venture kickers about their challenges, and accessing a broad network of business contacts, experienced entrepreneurs and investors are at the core of the Venture Kick experience. Discover the amazing alumni highlights on our annual report 2015.