FONGIT October Newsletter: we now support 300+ startups
and opportunities from our Innovation Nation!
Hello ,
We’re stepping into autumn with a milestone we’re proud to share: FONGIT is currently supporting more than 300 startups!
The first FONGIT Mentor Program is officially up and running. We have selected 12 high-potential startups and are matching them with 26 experienced mentors, bringing together the expertise and perspectives each entrepreneur needs to move forward. The program offers founders a valuable opportunity to sharpen their strategy, expand their networks and draw on experience that usually takes years to acquire. We are delighted by the talent and commitment of the mentors who have stepped forward to give back.
Scroll down to discover the four latest projects to receive FIF financing, along with a selection of events across the ecosystem where you can learn, pitch and grow.
See you soon,
The FONGIT Team
The Proton Foundation, Sonar and FONGIT are launching Geneva Student Entrepreneurs, a student-run association backed by an initial grant of CHF 300,000 and supported by the University and the State of Geneva.
Reverso Therapeutics CEO Millicent Dockerill awarded a L’Oréal-UNESCO “For Women in Science” fellowship.
Join us for a networking morning on innovation with our partner, the HUG Innovation Center, and their guest, the AI Hub! Come find out what's been going on in the Geneva life sciences startup scene, meet fellow entrepreneurs, exchange ideas, build meaningful connections, and expand your professional network over coffee and croissants.
➔ Register here
Join four seasoned life sciences experts for this lunchtime workshop co-organized with the Swiss Data Science Center. The event will cover translational AI research through partnerships, AI at scale in precision medicine, AI-driven therapeutic discovery for rare diseases, and AI-powered clinical products and digital biomarkers.
Join us for coffee and inspiring conversations during Global Entrepreneurship Week! In collaboration with the Swiss Startup Association, this is your chance to meet fellow founders, discover what’s happening in the Swiss startup ecosystem, and celebrate innovation. Free and open to all – we look forward to seeing you!
➔ Register here
Looking for investors, future partners, talented people or fresh inspiration? With hundreds of startups and key players from the ecosystem, Startup Nights is the place to make meaningful connections, discover new opportunities, and take your next big step.
📅 5-6 November
📍Winterthur
🎟️ Get 20% off on all tickets with the code FONGIT_20
The Swiss Health Valley community comes together once a year to share, connect and push life sciences forward. Connect with over 300 key players from academia, industry, government, and media to exchange ideas and shape the future of health innovation.
📅 Thu, 19 Nov | 9:00 - 17:30
📍Lausanne
🔗 Book your seat
The Swiss Italian Startup Award is back for its third edition! The initiative celebrates Italian tech startups within the Swiss ecosystem and is organized by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Switzerland, in collaboration with several Geneva-based ecosystem partners.
📅 Tue, 24 Nov I 17:00 - 22:00
📍Campus Biotech, Geneva
🎟️ Register now
Join the global innovation community for an exciting week of events and workshops celebrating entrepreneurship! This year's program includes two FONGIT-led sessions and a FONGIT prize.
📆 16-22 November
ℹ️ See the full program
The Startup Board Academy offers training specifically tailored to the realities of Swiss startups and scaleups, helping participants better understand the responsibilities of the board of directors, master the principles of governance and turn their board into a genuine driver of growth.
📍FER Genève
📅 18 & 25 nov, 2 & 9 déc | 14:00–18:00
🇨🇭 Program in French
📝Registrations
Talent Kick offers university students expert coaching, entrepreneurial skills, access to a startup network, and the tools to turn innovative ideas into a successful venture.
💬 Q&A Info Session Mon, 16 Nov | 12h00–13h00
📆 Apply by 22 Nov
LE RDV: meet the team behind Planeto, a spin-off from the University of Geneva developing software to help engineers design and optimise district heating and cooling networks.
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- Switzerland ranks first in the Global Innovation Index for the 16th consecutive year (WIPO - GII Index).
- Deux créateurs de «licornes» veulent réveiller la tech genevoise (Tribune de Genève).
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Geneva, Switzerland
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