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SUMMARY:Launch, develop, and scale Sustainable Innovation with this Sustainabiliy Boooster
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nThe Sustainability Booster is a structured program designed to support the development and advancement of sustainable start-up initiatives. Whether participants already lead a sustainability-focused start-up, seek to test a new idea, or wish to contribute their skills to an existing project, the program provides a platform for meaningful engagement and collaboration.\nParticipants will have the opportunity to join start-up visits (“safaris”), benefit from free coaching, attend targeted workshops, and take part in networking events with apéros. The program is specifically designed to foster entrepreneurial skills and accelerate sustainable innovations. It concludes with a final pitching event, where selected teams can present their projects and compete for prizes, including access to the RUNWAY Startup Incubator.\nThe Sustainability Booster welcomes all initiatives aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and this year particularly encourages participation from individuals with expertise in psychology and social affairs.\nBy registering for this programme, you confirm your participation in the Kick-Off Event. If your start-up idea is selected or you want to join a team, you are also invited to the three workshops & coaching sessions and the final pitch event, where prizes will be awarded for the best three ideas. You can win the following prizes at the pitching event:\n– 1st place: CHF 2’000 voucher for your startup + 6 months participation in the RUNWAY Startup Incubator\n– 2nd place: CHF 1’000 voucher for your startup + 6 months participation in the RUNWAY Startup Incubator\n– 3rd place: CHF 500 voucher for your startup + 6 months participation in the RUNWAY Startup Incubator\n– Rookie of the year: 500 CHF voucher for your startup + STARTUP CAMPUS business concept course voucher\n \nFees\nParticipation in the Sustainability Booster and the start-up visits (safaris), including all apéros, are free of charge. At the kick-off event, you can present your ideas and build teams, or expand your existing teams.\n \nDo you have any questions?\nPlease contact entrepreneurship@zhaw.ch\n \n \nWHEN\nOctober to November 2025, always on Wednesday evenings. Check the agenda on the picture for exact times.\n \nWHERE\nOnsite at the ZHAW, in Zurich, with a kick-off and closing event at the ZKSD (Zurich Knowledge Centre for Sustainable Development) and optional visits to sustainable start-ups (safaris).\n \nFOR WHOM\n \nIndividuals who have a start-up with a sustainable background and are interested in taking a concrete idea forward in a short time with new people as part of the booster program.\nPeople with a sustainable idea that you want to test out in the booster program and you are looking for people to help you take this idea further.\nYou don’t have your own idea yet, but would like to help a sustainable start-up or another person with a concrete idea to bring a sustainable project forward.\n \n \nElegibility\nAny topic that fulfills any of the Sustainable Development Goals is eligible for the Sustainability Booster. This year, people in the field of psychology and social affairs are particularly encouraged to actively contribute their ideas or background to solutions.\n \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”APPLY HERE” style=”flat” color=”black” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square” css=”” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zhaw.ch%2Fen%2Ffocus-topics%2Fzhaw-sustainable%2Fsustainable-impact-program%2Fimpact-entrepreneurship%2Fsign-up-zhaw-sustainability-booster”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”LEARN MORE” style=”flat” color=”black” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square” css=”” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zhaw.ch%2Fen%2Ffocus-topics%2Fzhaw-sustainable%2Fsustainable-impact-program%2Fimpact-entrepreneurship%2Fzhaw-sustainability-booster”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_style=”solid” message_box_color=”alert-warning” css=””]This event is part of the EELISA Days 2025 Programme. Click to learn more.[/vc_message][/vc_column][/vc_row]\n
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