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    September 25, 2015


    Swiss start-ups in the public gaze

    Dear reader

    ‘Protect the Graph’ is the name of the Facebook blog that gives information about security issues. Last Tuesday, a post was devoted exclusively to the Swiss start-up ProtonMail, which has become the first email service to offer support for PGP-encrypted Facebook emails. It was not the only time this week that Swiss start-ups caused a stir in the US. LEDsafari qualified for a Forbes competition, in which the winners will receive $1 million, and the team from Ava, which has developed a wearable device to help women become pregnant, appeared at TechCrunch Disrupt. You can watch the performance in our video section.

    What stands out here is how quickly founders today look to the big stage. ProtonMail and Ava were both founded only in 2014. The time when Swiss start-ups tinkered for years with the technology and then ventured out cautiously into the public gaze seem to be over, at least for ambitious start-ups.

    This does not mean that companies such as Ava are turning their backs on Switzerland. The team has already scooped a range of prizes: it is a winner of Venture Kick, the Swisscom Startup Challenge and the WA de Vigier Foundation award.

    By the way, applications are open for the next WA de Vigier Award until 30 September. Registration for several prizes is also possible from this week: the Pioneer Award, the Prix Neode and the new competition ‘SAFT - Energy startup solutions for 2050’ from Swissnex San Francisco, Impact Hub Fellowship and Impact Hub Zurich. Start-ups looking for investors have until Sunday to apply for the next SICTIC Investor Day in Lausanne.

    Finally, a reference to an extensive article from our correspondent Ryan Vannin about the start-up ecosystem in Ticino. The scene may not be as well known as in the German and French-speaking regions, but the article shows how lively it is and the many promising young companies involved.

    Have an eventful weekend.
    Stefan Kyora

    Managing Editor, startupticker.ch

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    25.09.2015 14:15

    Ticino’s startup scene

    By: Ryan Vannin
    Ticino’s startup scene

    Ticino’s startup scene is still in its early stages of development in comparison to other regions in Switzerland. Despite the wide range in development and lack of sufficient seed funds to support new projects, the start-up scene is growing rapidly and is exhibiting positive results.

    25.09.2015 11:55

    LEDSafari finalist of Forbes Social Entrepreneurs Competition

    Forbes announced six finalists for its $1 million global social impact competition for entrepreneurs under the age of 30 to advance solutions that address global challenges.

    25.09.2015 10:43

    The Ark: 77 projets soutenus durant son année de jubilé

    L’année 2014 a marqué les 10 ans d’existence de The Ark - la Fondation pour l’innovation en Valais. Durant cette année de jubilé, elle a soutenu 77 projets innovants (création de start-up, valorisation de technologies ou innovation dans les PME) et investi près de 6,7 millions de francs  dans la diversification de l’économie valaisanne.

    25.09.2015 10:02

    Finalisten für Startups.ch Award stehen fest

    By: Stefan Kyora
    Finalisten für Startups.ch Award stehen fest

    Ende Oktober wird in Winterthur der STARTUPS.CH Award für die beste Schweizer Geschäftsidee im Small-Business-Bereich. Die drei Finalisten sind nun bekannt. Sie haben die Chance, 50‘000 Franken zu gewinnen.

    25.09.2015 09:15

    ShapeShift Raises $1.6 Million in New Funding

    ShapeShift.io, a next-generation, non-custodial, instant exchange service for Bitcoin and digital assets, today announced the completion of its funding round of $1.6 million USD. The company is headquartered in Zug.

    Tags: Fintech
    24.09.2015 16:11

    Liip ouvre un startup hub à Lausanne

    By: Eugène Schön

    A l’occasion de l’inauguration de ses nouveaux bureaux à la rue d’Etraz à Lausanne, l’agence de développement web, design et expérience client a annoncé l’ouverture en octobre d’un incubateur dans ses locaux.

    Tags: Call to Action
    24.09.2015 14:01

    Second Screen App für TV-Werbung

    Advote.ch lädt das TV-Publikum ein, Werbespots zu bewerten und nebenbei die beworbenen Produkte zu gewinnen. Die Web-App ergänzt den klassischen TV-Spot mit interaktiven Angeboten und bietet der Werbebranche einen neuartigen Zugang zum Publikum. Lanciert wird Advote vom Startup Filmwords und der Publisuisse.

    Tags: Partnering
    24.09.2015 11:18

    International Create Challenge announces winners

    International Create Challenge announces winners

    During a celebratory dinner the results of the fourth edition of the International Create Challenge, accelerator program organized by the Idiap Research Institute, were announced. Three prize winner were selected.

    24.09.2015 10:34

    Exsila auf Wachstumskurs

    By: Stefan Kyora

    Vor knapp einem Jahr kündigte der Exsila CEO Remo Uherek auf startupticker.ch eine Neuorientierung der Tauschplattform an. Diese hat gefruchtet: Die Zahl der täglichen Transaktionen steigt und nun kehrt Exsila auch beim Punktesystem zu den Wurzeln zurück.

    24.09.2015 08:54

    Serien-Unternehmer setzt auf Big Data

    Serien-Unternehmer setzt auf Big Data

    Guido Honegger (Bild) und Matthias Oswald gründen ein neues Unternehmen mit dem Namen smartinfo AG und geben heute gleichzeitig eine strategische Partnerschaft mit SEC 1.01 AG bekannt. Die beiden Partner bieten Lösungen für Unternehmen im Umgang mit Big Data.

    23.09.2015 16:59

    Bewerbungsfrist für Pionierpreis gestartet

    By: Stefan Kyora
    Bewerbungsfrist für Pionierpreis gestartet

    Der Pionierpreis, der gemeinsam vom Technopark Zürich und der Zürcher Kantonalbank verliehen wird, zählt zu den renommiertesten Innovationspreisen der Schweiz. Bis zum 15. November kann man sich bewerben. Dem Gewinner winken 100‘000 Franken.

    Tags: Call to Action
    23.09.2015 16:32

    Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Launches NetGuardians System

    The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) has launched NetGuardians system to further enhance its capacity to protect customers' data and militate against risks.

    Tags: Fintech
    23.09.2015 13:50

    GENILEM accorde un coaching de trois ans à trois nouvelles start-up lémaniques

    Le Comité de sélection de projets GENILEM Vaud-Genève, qui s’est réuni le vendredi 18 septembre 2015 à Coppet Chavannes, a été séduit par les trois projets innovants présentés et débattus. Ils bénéficieront ainsi d’un accompagnement sur trois ans.

    23.09.2015 09:37

    SAFT Startup Challenge Seeks Energy Solutions for 2050

    SAFT Startup Challenge Seeks Energy Solutions for 2050

    Swissnex San Francisco, Impact Hub Fellowship and Impact Hub Zürich are joining forces to launch SAFT – Energy startup solutions for 2050, a startup challenge targeting entrepreneurs in the fields of smart cities, distributed generation, and energy efficiency who want to take their startup to the next level.

    Tags: Call to Action
    23.09.2015 09:16

    Nestlé and AC Immune collaborate to identify Alzheimer’s patients at very early stage

    AC Immune SA today announced that it has entered into a research collaboration agreement with the Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences SA (NIHS), a fundamental research institute of the global nutrition, health and wellness company Nestlé, to develop a novel, minimally invasive Tau diagnostic assay for the early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.

    Tags: Partnering
    22.09.2015 15:23

    De Vigier Award: Deadline Approaching

    By: Stefan Kyora
    De Vigier Award: Deadline Approaching

    Winners of the long-established award from the WA de Vigier foundation will receive 5 times CHF 100’000. The application deadline is at the end of September – ambitious start-ups should not miss this date.

    Tags: Call to Action
    22.09.2015 11:18

    ProtonMail partners with Facebook

    By: Stefan Kyora

    Starting today, ProtonMail has become the first email service to offer support for PGP encrypted Facebook emails. Now it is possible for ProtonMail users to fully encrypt all of the communications Facebook sends to them.

    Tags: Partnering
    22.09.2015 10:06

    Ava selected for Start-up Battlefield of TechCrunch Disrupt

    Ava AG has been selected among the 25 start-ups to participate in the Start-up Battlefield of TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2015. These companies will compete on tech’s biggest stage for $50,000 and the coveted Disrupt Cup.

    22.09.2015 09:51

    Renewables assets under full control

    By: Stefan Kyora
    Renewables assets under full control

    Zurich-based startup Nìspera announced the launch of its services that enable renewable asset stakeholders to enhance the performance of their investments. The company was founded by 7 former Axpo employees.

    22.09.2015 09:43

    Vier Startups im Final des Entrepreneur of the Year Awards

    By: Stefan Kyora

    QoQa, Poken, Starmind und InSphero haben sich für das Schweizer Finale des Entrepreneur of the Year Awards qualifiziert. Bei der Award Gala am 23. Oktober wird sich zeigen, wer es ganz nach oben auf das Treppchen geschafft hat.

    21.09.2015 16:53

    Arktis gearing up for full-rate production

    Arktis gearing up for full-rate production

    Arktis Radiation Detectors has announced that the detailed design of its newest detection system presented to the Defense Advanced Projects Research Agency (DARPA) passed the Critical Design Review. The company is preparing to mass produce their new detectors.

    Tags: Export
    21.09.2015 16:39

    Prix Neode : CHF 50'000 pour le meilleur projet

    Le Prix Neode récompense l’auteur/e d’un produit innovant dans le secteur médical qui, avec le soutien financier et la logistique de la structure du parc technologique, saura développer et promouvoir son idée. Le délai de dépôt des dossiers est au 31 octobre 2015.

    Tags: Call to Action
    21.09.2015 11:54

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    21.09.2015 09:18

    HR Matching closes CHF 1m round

    HR Matching has raised CHF 1 million in growth funding from new private investors to internationally expand its operations.

    21.09.2015 09:15

    Thurgau plant Agro Food Innovation Park

    Thurgau plant Agro Food Innovation Park

    Ab dem kommenden Jahr soll mit der Umsetzung des Projektes «Agro Food Innovation Park» in Frauenfeld begonnen werden. Auch Startups sollen profitieren.

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