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Stadtkaserne Frauenfeld
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Idea Dating Event

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ZHAW Zürich, Toni-Areal, 6.T46
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Eulachhallen Winterthur
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Grill & Chill 2026

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Startup Nights - The most important nights of the year for entrepreneurs

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Academia-Industry Training (AIT) Nepal

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  • Switzerland and Nepal
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AIT Nepal provides the support you need to navigate the innovation ecosystems in both Nepal and Switzerland, bringing your solution closer to market readiness.

HealthTech Summer School (Msc)

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Creating disruptive health AI and medical device solutions from patient needs to investor pitch.

FoodTech Summer School (BSc & Msc)

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  • ZHAW Campus Lagerstrasse, Wädenswil and around Zurich
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Creating business ideas that address challenges in the world of proteins - from unmet needs to a ready-to-pitch business idea

EELISA Digital Health & Well-Being Summer School

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Join this hands-on, 1-week program to team up across disciplines and create innovative solutions for digital health and well-being!

ClimateTech Summer School (BSc & MSc): Innovations for Urban Climate Adaptation and Protection

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In this program you will work in interdisciplinary teams to co-develop innovative ideas for resilient and liveable cities.

ServiceRobotics@ HealthCare Innovation Challenge

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Join the Digital Health Innovation Challenge to develop real-world AI, IT, and robotics solutions for healthcare alongside industry experts and peers!

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Hack Winterthur 2026

From February 6–8, 2026, the ZHAW university library once again transformed into a hub for innovation: around 120 participants came together at Hack Winterthur
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