Startups developing a platform optimzing district heating and cooling networks, faster bacterial pathogen identification, global education access, and EVs charging wirelessly each get CHF 10,000
27.11.2024
Dyneo Technologies, Myriad Optics, wearefreemovers, and Winduction were selected at Venture Kick's first financial and entrepreneurial support stage. Their projects develop a platform that optimizes district heating and cooling networks by identifying inefficiencies and adjusting system operating conditions in real-time, minimizing energy losses and enhancing renewable energy production; innovate through a unique integration of Raman spectroscopy, microfluidics, and machine learning into portable devices that can be used at the point of testing; a platform streamlines the study abroad process by integrating university applications, accommodation, insurance, and language certification into a single, user-friendly solution; and develop an inductive charging solution for EVs, enabling wireless and efficient energy transfer.
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 Dyneo: CEO Mael Perret & CTO Max Carrel
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 Myriad Optics: Co-Founders Marwan El Chazli and Fahradin Mujovi
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 wearefreemovers: CPO Fabio Pellini & CEO Andrea Pellini
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 Winduction: Co-Founders COO Sonam Bhuka & CTO Sylvain Fricker
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Dyneo Technologies: Data-driven solutions for sustainable district heating and cooling networks
District heating and cooling networks are essential to the transition to sustainable energy systems. With European regulations targeting carbon neutrality by 2050, optimizing energy efficiency while reducing greenhouse gas emissions is more important than ever.
Dyneo Technologies, a Geneva-based startup, tackles this challenge with an innovative data-driven solution. Leveraging advanced analytics and AI, the platform optimizes district heating and cooling networks by identifying inefficiencies and adjusting system operating conditions in real-time, minimizing energy losses and enhancing renewable energy production.
Led by Max Carrel, an expert in data technologies applied to industrial contexts, and Maël Perret, an energy systems engineer, Dyneo is driving Europe’s energy transition with cutting-edge solutions.
Venture Kick funding will support Dyneo's international outreach efforts, providing crucial insights to shape its product roadmap and effectively address sustainable energy management challenges on a global scale. dyneo.ch
Myriad Optics: faster bacterial pathogen identification
Current methods for detecting and identifying bacterial pathogens in the food industry take up to several days before delivering results. As a result, contaminated products regularly make their way to supermarkets, resulting in illnesses for consumers, extremely costly recalls for food companies, and a significant waste of food products. Myriad Optics is developing new and fast bacterial contamination detection methods to address this.
The company was co-founded by Marwan El Chazli and Fahradin Mujovi, two EPFL graduates specializing in biomedical technologies and microengineering. As the company grows, it will target the industry’s over USD 10B bacterial testing market. Myriad Optics is innovating through its unique integration of Raman spectroscopy, microfluidics, and machine learning into portable devices that can be used at the point of testing.
The Venture Kick funding will support the company’s first pilot tests and the development of its online presence and promotional and business materials.
wearefreemovers: Revolutionizing Global Education Access
Rigid exchange programs and complex application processes often hinder students' access to international education, limiting their opportunities to study abroad. wearefreemovers addresses these challenges by offering a platform that empowers students to independently choose and apply to universities worldwide.
wearefreemovers was founded in Switzerland by CEO Andrea Pellini and CPO Fabio Pellini to address the unmet needs of free mover students—those who wish to study abroad independently of traditional exchange agreements. Their platform streamlines the study abroad process by integrating university applications, accommodation, insurance, and language certification into a single, user-friendly solution. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, wearefreemovers offers tools that simplify the experience for both students and universities. With the global education market estimated to reach USD 490 billion by 2029, and international student mobility growing annually, wearefreemovers is positioned to disrupt and capitalize on this expanding sector.
With the Venture Kick funding, wearefreemovers will participate in key events for international higher education to expand partnerships, invest in software for grade conversion and learning agreements, and enhance social media engagement and SEO to boost global visibility and conversions.
Winduction: Enabling EVs to charge wirelessly while driving or standing
By 2050, 54 Mio. commercial EVs are on the road, using 8.5 TWh of energy daily. This electricity is typically generated by power plants, transferred to grid storage, and then to vehicle batteries—an inefficient process that depletes global mineral resources.
What if we could bypass this by transferring renewable energy directly to production? In other words, what if we were to transform the road infrastructure into invisible charging stations?
Winduction develops an inductive charging solution for EVs, enabling wireless and efficient energy transfer. The ETH spin-off focuses on the public transport sector and is in advanced discussions with leading Swiss public fleet operators to validate the technology's feasibility. Their solution integrates seamlessly into public transport systems, reducing downtime and enhancing sustainability. The global market is estimated at CHF 850 billion, with the European market at CHF 301 billion. The founding team includes two ETH Zurich and one HSG/HEC Paris graduate, combining expertise in engineering and business innovation.
Venture Kick’s funds will support the team to further develop its technology and business model, bringing Winduction closer to its first pilot projects, where vehicles are charged without human interaction.
District heating and cooling networks are essential to the transition to sustainable energy systems. With European regulations targeting carbon neutrality by 2050, optimizing energy efficiency while reducing greenhouse gas emissions is more important than ever.
Dyneo Technologies, a Geneva-based startup, tackles this challenge with an innovative data-driven solution. Leveraging advanced analytics and AI, the platform optimizes district heating and cooling networks by identifying inefficiencies and adjusting system operating conditions in real-time, minimizing energy losses and enhancing renewable energy production.
Led by Max Carrel, an expert in data technologies applied to industrial contexts, and Maël Perret, an energy systems engineer, Dyneo is driving Europe’s energy transition with cutting-edge solutions.
Venture Kick funding will support Dyneo's international outreach efforts, providing crucial insights to shape its product roadmap and effectively address sustainable energy management challenges on a global scale. dyneo.ch
Myriad Optics: faster bacterial pathogen identification
Current methods for detecting and identifying bacterial pathogens in the food industry take up to several days before delivering results. As a result, contaminated products regularly make their way to supermarkets, resulting in illnesses for consumers, extremely costly recalls for food companies, and a significant waste of food products. Myriad Optics is developing new and fast bacterial contamination detection methods to address this.
The company was co-founded by Marwan El Chazli and Fahradin Mujovi, two EPFL graduates specializing in biomedical technologies and microengineering. As the company grows, it will target the industry’s over USD 10B bacterial testing market. Myriad Optics is innovating through its unique integration of Raman spectroscopy, microfluidics, and machine learning into portable devices that can be used at the point of testing.
The Venture Kick funding will support the company’s first pilot tests and the development of its online presence and promotional and business materials.
wearefreemovers: Revolutionizing Global Education Access
Rigid exchange programs and complex application processes often hinder students' access to international education, limiting their opportunities to study abroad. wearefreemovers addresses these challenges by offering a platform that empowers students to independently choose and apply to universities worldwide.
wearefreemovers was founded in Switzerland by CEO Andrea Pellini and CPO Fabio Pellini to address the unmet needs of free mover students—those who wish to study abroad independently of traditional exchange agreements. Their platform streamlines the study abroad process by integrating university applications, accommodation, insurance, and language certification into a single, user-friendly solution. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, wearefreemovers offers tools that simplify the experience for both students and universities. With the global education market estimated to reach USD 490 billion by 2029, and international student mobility growing annually, wearefreemovers is positioned to disrupt and capitalize on this expanding sector.
With the Venture Kick funding, wearefreemovers will participate in key events for international higher education to expand partnerships, invest in software for grade conversion and learning agreements, and enhance social media engagement and SEO to boost global visibility and conversions.
Winduction: Enabling EVs to charge wirelessly while driving or standing
By 2050, 54 Mio. commercial EVs are on the road, using 8.5 TWh of energy daily. This electricity is typically generated by power plants, transferred to grid storage, and then to vehicle batteries—an inefficient process that depletes global mineral resources.
What if we could bypass this by transferring renewable energy directly to production? In other words, what if we were to transform the road infrastructure into invisible charging stations?
Winduction develops an inductive charging solution for EVs, enabling wireless and efficient energy transfer. The ETH spin-off focuses on the public transport sector and is in advanced discussions with leading Swiss public fleet operators to validate the technology's feasibility. Their solution integrates seamlessly into public transport systems, reducing downtime and enhancing sustainability. The global market is estimated at CHF 850 billion, with the European market at CHF 301 billion. The founding team includes two ETH Zurich and one HSG/HEC Paris graduate, combining expertise in engineering and business innovation.
Venture Kick’s funds will support the team to further develop its technology and business model, bringing Winduction closer to its first pilot projects, where vehicles are charged without human interaction.