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Meet the Swiss startup ecosystem
The Swiss startup days 2025 was all about valuable connections: Over 1,500 founders, investors, corporates, and innovators came together in Bern to shake hands, exchange ideas, and build what’s next. The participants scheduled over 750 1:1 meetings, experienced a buzzing networking area and a lively exhibition zone, and chatted spontaneously in every corner to explore new business opportunities. The 40+ expert-led sessions and 30+ partners on-site provided valuable insights and support to the #SUD25 experience.
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Innovation in an era of conflict
A wake-up call from the frontlines of geopolitics.
“You live in a new era of conflict — and you are not safe.”
With these words, General Sir Richard Barrons, former commander of the UK Armed Forces, challenged Switzerland’s startup ecosystem to rethink innovation, leadership, and resilience in a world shaped by global tension. Geopolitics now drives where capital flows and which technologies succeed. Innovation isn’t just opportunity, it’s survival.
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A program built to spark action
With 40+ sessions and 175+ speakers, SUD25 offered deep dives into AI, space tech, scaling, legal strategy, and more.
Tailored to founders, investors, corporates, and enablers, every participant shaped their own journey. Watch the on-demand sessions and benefit from the insights.
Newcomers 2025
18 outstanding startups in the pre- or seed phase pitched their innovative #DeepTech or #AppliedTech ideas live at #SUD25. Three of them caught the jury’s special attention – called the “Catch of the Jury”.
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BTRY
Small-format batteries lack speed, safety, and thermal stability. BTRY’s ultra-thin, solid-state battery charges in one minute, withstands 150°C, and powers next-gen wearables, MedTech, and IoT—bridging the gap between lithium-ion and supercapacitors with scalable, sustainable tech.
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PAVE Space SA
Electric propulsion on small GEO satellites delays deployment and reduces payload due to fuel demands. PAVE Space’s orbital transfer vehicle cuts travel time, reduces radiation exposure, and frees up satellite capacity—accelerating revenue generation while enhancing satellite performance.
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Scanvio Medical
Millions of women suffer from delayed diagnosis of endometriosis due to the complexity of expert ultrasound imaging. Scanvio’s AI software turns standard ultrasound machines into expert-level diagnostic tools, making high-quality care accessible to non-specialist clinicians.
Two silent stages
AI Stage
AI is revolutionizing industries – but are you keeping up?
At #SUD25, we’ve unlocked cutting-edge AI insights at the AI Stage, alongside our esteemed partners ETH AI Center and EPFL. Dive deeper with the on-demand videos to level up your know-how.
Unplugged Stage
At the Unplugged Stage personalities from the startup scene shared intimate stories of triumphs and setbacks.
The moderator Urs Gredig delved into their personal journeys, exploring the opportunities and hurdles that have arisen for each entrepreneur. Get unplugged insights into the raw essence of entrepreneurship with the recorded audios.
Empowering female innovation
At our sold-out pre-event, the Collective Gathering on 13 May 2025, Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin set the tone: “Innovation concerns us all.”
The Collective Gathering brought together the driving forces of female entrepreneurship — founders, leaders, and investors — to strengthen their impact and amplify their role in shaping Switzerland’s startup future. Learn more about the insights in the summary article.
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