ZHAW Startup Challenge 2026

The ZHAW Startup Challenge offers you:

Individual coaching
3 workshops
Helpful feedback from experienced jury members
A platform to expand your network and make contacts
Exchange with like-minded people
Diploma

Participants who reach the final of the Startup Challenge will receive a diploma from the ZHAW.

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Would you like to turn a start-up idea into reality? Then the annual ZHAW Startup Challenge is the right place for you.

The ZHAW Startup Challenge is open to all enrolled ZHAW students.
Exchange students and co-founders are also very welcome.
With or without a startup idea and team - everyone can register. At the kick-off event, we will help you find a team with an idea.
No prior knowledge is required to participate.

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