Venture Kick
Funds Venture Kick with a staged model from proof grant to growth financing and mentor-backed market preparation for student startups.
Venture Kick runs a rolling three-stage competition open year-round to startups affiliated with Swiss universities or research institutions. Stage 1 provides CHF 10,000 as a non-repayable grant (a 'moral pledge' to return the amount in case of success), covering business-development expenses only. Advancing startups gain access to Stage 2 (CHF 40,000 convertible loan) and Stage 3 (CHF 100,000 conv…
Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.
Funds Swiss university spinout founders in an early pre-seed stage with a jury reviewed non-dilutive grant path.
Funds Venture Kick alumni to continue development with growth support before next-stage financing opportunities.
Funds Venture Kick scale-up companies with bridge capital and follow-on equity support toward expansion.