Press and publications
Discover how Kickstart is making headlines. Follow up on our media coverage from top national and international outlets that have written about our programs, partnerships, and community. From innovation stories to startup success, explore how Kickstart’s impact is being recognized across the media landscape.
We offer over 500 articles and media mentions including Forbes, Guardian, Bloomberg, Financial Times, SRF, Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Handelszeitung, Le Temps, RSI and over 100k website page visitors annually plus a social media reach of 3+ million annually across all channels.
Media mentions
8/4/25
International Kickstart Innovation Program 2025 Launches: 95% Of Corporate Innovation Challenges In Switzerland Seek For AI Solutions From Local And International Startups
8/4/25
Lancement du programme international Kickstart Innovation 2025 :95 % des défis d’innovation des entreprises suisses ciblent des applications d’IA proposées par des start-ups locales et internationales
Selected publications
Circularity Gap Report Switzerland
Switzerland is a trendsetter when it comes to environmental action: it has decarbonised its electricity sector and is among the world’s best recyclers of municipal solid waste. It also boasts ambitious climate targets, while the canton of Zurich has enshrined the circular economy in its constitution.
However, the country’s consumption is too high—surpassing what our planet can sustain. By transitioning to a circular economy, Switzerland can cut its material use by 33% and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 43%, shaping a truly sustainable system. The Circularity Gap Report Switzerland lights the way.
Swiss Angel Investors Handbook
The first comprehensive 101 of best practices for new angel investors in the Swiss startup ecosystem. Written by Thomas Dübendorfer, published by SICTIC and free to download! If you want to invest into a Swiss technology startup and you don’t know where to start, then this book is just perfect for you!
Ecosystem Innovation
In this book, Kickstart experts talk about the central aspects of ecosystem innovation. Here, we draw significantly from the experiences, best practices and failures of the Kickstart Program. However, you will also find articles beyond Kickstart inspired by corporates, startups, consultants and academia. Some articles are personal accounts, others are rigorously researched pieces.
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