LAUNCH 2026

About Launch

LAUNCH is Switzerland’s flagship gathering for founders, investors, and innovators. Powered by the ETH Entrepreneur Club and SICTIC, the 2026 edition unites:

2 200+ entrepreneurial minds

300+ impact-driven investors

70+ breakthrough startups

Expect a full-day experience of inspiration, skill-building, and high-impact networking.

Highlights

Main Stage: Hear visionary founders and thought leaders share bold ideas shaping tomorrow.

Networking: Meet the people and capital that can launch (or scale) your venture.

Hands-On Workshops: Level up with practical sessions led by domain experts and discover the next wave of ETH talent.

Side Events: Spark high-level networking and deep-dive discussions among founders, investors, and industry leaders through a series of curated side events.

Startup Exhibition: Explore cutting-edge tech and connect directly with the teams behind it.

Why attend?

Whether you’re a first-time founder, seasoned investor, student, or corporate innovator, Launch is the place to spark new collaborations, validate fresh ideas, and accelerate Swiss innovation right at its heart, at ETH Zurich!

Let’s mix bold ideas with smart money and ignite the next wave of Swiss innovation 🚀

Startups can apply here for the exhibition: Startup Booth Applications 2026 (If selected you won't have to buy the Startup participant tickets).