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Startup and tech events in Zurich
Explore Zurich events for startup founders and technology communities. Find relevant gatherings by date and topic, then confirm availability on the organiser’s booking page.
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Upcoming community events in Zurich
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· 16:00
Swisspreneur Padel Tournament
Swisspreneur · Venue to be confirmed by organiser
Swisspreneur Padel Tournament is a meetup in Zurich, hosted by Swisspreneur. The source listing indicates that investors will attend. The exact venue is not specified in the source feed. Check the organiser’s registration page for the progr…
· 17:00
Ask the Expert: How to Spin Out of University
Venturelab · Venue to be confirmed by organiser
Ask the Expert: How to Spin Out of University is a workshop in Zurich, hosted by Venturelab. Listed speakers: Michael Baier. The exact venue is not specified in the source feed. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, ava…
· 18:30
🤖 Zurich Robotics Roundtable #5
Zurich Tech Collective · Venue to be confirmed by organiser
🤖 Zurich Robotics Roundtable #5 is a meetup in Zurich, hosted by Zurich Tech Collective. The exact venue is not specified in the source feed. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availability and any entry requirement…
– · 13:00 on first day
Critical Infrastructure Shield Hackathon Switzerland
European Defense Tech Hub · Venue to be confirmed by organiser
Critical Infrastructure Shield Hackathon Switzerland is a hackathon in Zurich, hosted by European Defense Tech Hub. The listing includes an opportunity for founders to pitch, demonstrate or present. This event spans multiple dates; check th…
· 10:00
Founders Running Club :: Zurich
Founders Running Club :: Zürich · Seebad Utoquai, Utoquai 50, Zürich, ZH
Founders Running Club :: Zurich is a meetup in Zurich, hosted by Founders Running Club :: Zürich. The source listing indicates that investors will attend. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availability and any entry…
· 17:00
158th SICTIC Investor Day at Balgrist University Hospital
SICTIC · Balgrist University Hospital, Forchstrasse 340, 8008 Zurich
158th SICTIC Investor Day at Balgrist University Hospital is a startup showcase in Zurich, hosted by SICTIC. The source listing indicates that investors will attend. The listing includes an opportunity for founders to pitch, demonstrate or …
· 18:00
StartupExchange 2026 — Global by Design
JCI Bellevue Zürich and Impact Hub Zürich · Impact Hub Zürich — Viadukt
Founder and executive talks on international growth, followed by a panel and networking. Speakers include founders from Sygnum and Wingtra. Listing copy is translated from the organiser’s German-language announcement. Curated by E4F from ht…
· 18:30
Women’s Health Innovation Symposium: From Evidence to Investment
Nucleate Global Events Calendar · ETH HG, Rämistrasse 101, 8006 Zürich, Switzerland
Women’s Health Innovation Symposium: From Evidence to Investment is a conference in Zurich, hosted by Nucleate Global Events Calendar. The source listing indicates that investors will attend. Listed speakers: Nina Portier Reinhart, Tina Tia…
· 18:00
Startup Pitch Events Zurich: 5 Founders on Stage
Ascent Valley · MINI Café Bar
Five startup founders give short pitches and take questions, alongside topic-based discussions and networking. The organiser welcomes builders from idea stage through Series A; investor attendance is not guaranteed. Curated by E4F from http…
· 18:00
CoLab26 Kickoff
ETH Entrepreneur Club · ETH LEE — Room E 101
Meet CoLab’s new cohort of researchers and students starting technology ventures. The kickoff offers networking with prospective founders and a chance to learn about the programme. Curated by E4F from https://luma.com/li58g0ay; checked 10 O…
· 18:00
InCube Finale 2026 - 10th Edition 🧊🔥
ETH Entrepreneur Club · ETH HG, Rämistrasse 101, 8006 Zürich, Switzerland
InCube Finale 2026 - 10th Edition 🧊🔥 is a startup showcase in Zurich, hosted by ETH Entrepreneur Club. The listing includes an opportunity for founders to pitch, demonstrate or present. Check the organiser’s registration page for the prog…
· 10:00
Founders Running Club :: Zurich
Founders Running Club :: Zürich · Seebad Utoquai, Utoquai 50, Zürich, ZH
Founders Running Club :: Zurich is a meetup in Zurich, hosted by Founders Running Club :: Zürich. The source listing indicates that investors will attend. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availability and any entry…
· 18:00
Trajectory Kick-off
ETH Entrepreneur Club · Andreasstrasse 5, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
Trajectory Kick-off is a meetup in Zurich, hosted by ETH Entrepreneur Club. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availability and any entry requirements.
· 10:00
LAUNCH 2026
ETH Entrepreneur Club and SICTIC · ETH HG
A full-day gathering with startup exhibitions, founder keynotes, panels, workshops and networking. Ticket tiers include different activities: basic student admission covers the exhibition and talks, while paid startup tiers include workshop…
· 10:00
LAUNCH 2026 by ETH Entrepreneur Club
ETH Entrepreneur Club · ETH Main Building (HG), Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zurich
LAUNCH 2026 by ETH Entrepreneur Club is a conference in Zurich, hosted by ETH Entrepreneur Club. The source listing indicates that investors will attend. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availability and any entry …
· 18:30
Zurich | Claude Code for the Financial Services Industry
Claude Community Events · Spaces Bleicherweg, Bleicherweg 10, 8002 Zürich, Switzerland
Zurich | Claude Code for the Financial Services Industry is a meetup in Zurich, hosted by Claude Community Events. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availability and any entry requirements.
– · 13:00 on first day
Startup Nights 2026: Make It Matter
Swiss Startup Association · Eulachhallen Winterthur, Wartstrasse 73, 8400 Winterthur
Startup Nights 2026: Make It Matter is a conference in Zurich, hosted by Swiss Startup Association. The source listing indicates that investors will attend. The listing includes an opportunity for founders to pitch, demonstrate or present. …
· 18:00
Founders' Dinner Winterthur
Swisspreneur · Venue to be confirmed by organiser
Founders' Dinner Winterthur is a dinner in Zurich, hosted by Swisspreneur. The exact venue is not specified in the source feed. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availability and any entry requirements.
· 08:30
Swiss AI Summit 2026: Autonomy and Sovereignty
Swiss AI Summit · Kunsthaus Zürich, Heimplatz 1, 8001 Zurich
Swiss AI Summit 2026: Autonomy and Sovereignty is a conference in Zurich, hosted by Swiss AI Summit. Listed speakers: Alfonso Gómez, Eva Blaya, Marc Holitscher, Ludovic Monnerat. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, av…
· 17:00
160th SICTIC Investor Day with the Green Fintech Network
SICTIC · Venue to be confirmed by organiser
160th SICTIC Investor Day with the Green Fintech Network is a startup showcase in Zurich, hosted by SICTIC. The source listing indicates that investors will attend. The listing includes an opportunity for founders to pitch, demonstrate or p…
· 18:00
Startup Pitch & Networking in Zurich — 2026-11-17
Startup Valley · MINI Café Bar
Selected startups present short pitches and take questions from investors and the audience, with structured networking before and afterwards. For founders, operators and the supporting startup community. Prices are listed in US dollars; tic…
· 10:00
Ask the Expert: IPO Readiness Workshop
Venturelab · Venue to be confirmed by organiser
Ask the Expert: IPO Readiness Workshop is a workshop in Zurich, hosted by Venturelab. The exact venue is not specified in the source feed. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availability and any entry requirements.
· 17:00
Startup Speed Dating (Startup Registration)
ETH Entrepreneur Club · Dozentenfoyer HG, ETH-Zentrum, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland
Startup Speed Dating (Startup Registration) is a meetup in Zurich, hosted by ETH Entrepreneur Club. The listing includes an opportunity for founders to pitch, demonstrate or present. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme…
· 08:30
Agentic Engineering Days Zurich 2026
letsboot.ch · Zurich Marriott Hotel, Neumühlequai 42, 8006 Zurich
Agentic Engineering Days Zurich 2026 is a conference in Zurich, hosted by letsboot.ch. Listed speakers: Abbas Tutcuoglu, Natalie Pistunovich, Krzysztof Cieślak, Andrés Marafioti, Julius Brussee. Check the organiser’s registration page for t…