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Talent Kick: Apply now for the Team Kick Track!
11.05.2026 Talent Kick is a free entrepreneurial program that supports students and researchers in making a strong impact by starting to build scalable startups during their studies, so they can confidently commit full-time to their startup after their studies. You will have the chance to boost your project with 5’000 CHF and benefit from study synergies and support until you graduate.
Talent Kick has just opened their application portal. You can now apply for the Team Kick Track – Fall 2026. Deadline: May 24th – 23:59 (CEST)
Do you already have a team? Do you have a solid understanding of a problem space and an initial solution you'd like to commercialize? If you're looking for funding, personalised support to further validate your solution, to grow as a leader, connect with the wider swiss startup ecosystem and extend your startup runway, compete now for the Team Kick Award (5’000 CHF) and get short-tracked directly into the 2nd semester of the Talent Kick program this fall.
In this phase of the Talent Kick Program, we focus on helping you:
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Validate your solution further through feedback, testing, real-world input and with 5’000 CHF (non-dilutive).
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Build a strong network of experienced entrepreneurs, executives, potential customers, investors, and domain experts.
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Receive ongoing individual and team leadership coaching to strengthen your leadership and decision-making skills as well as overcome challenges and limiting beliefs.
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Leverage synergies with your studies and connect to follow-up programs and funding sources to extend your startup runway.
Learn more and apply here.
