Energy Startup Day 2021

This year’s energy startup day will be smaller, focusing on networking, reconnecting, internationalisation and scaling. This format will allow mature startups, incumbents that want to develop and form partnerships, and investors seeking new attractive opportunities to enjoy maximal networking time and relevant new input.

Programme

16:00 - 16:20 Networking & Welcome
Networking with innovative startups & Welcome by Christina Marchand, head of the Energy Startup Day

16:20 - 16:50 Introduction & Keynote from Energy Vault
Look forward to the inspiring input from Energy Vault CEO Robert Piconi. The Lugano-based startup has recently closed a 100 Million investment round and is now heading for the New York Stock Exchange with its promising energy storage technology

16:50 - 17:00 Who is who? Introduction by Interaction
Look forward to a short, interactive journey where you all get to know each other.

17:00 - 17:20 input from recent science, international startups and incumbents
Listen to short inputs from stakeholders of the startup world, e.g. Researchers with brand-new projects, successful international startups and experienced incumbents with international connections
Switzerland Global Enterprise presents their Startup Support with David Avery & Philip Morger

17:20 - 18:00 Startup Pitches
90-sec Startup pitches from 20 selected startups about their recent developments and their goals towards growth and internationalisation.

18:00 - 19:00 Startup Stands & Networking & Apero
Meet startups at their tables, network & enjoy the delicious Apéro in the beautiful old Zunftsaal