The industry as game changer for growing impact tech sector
A profitable and scalable solution to boost business growth and maximize positive impact? Yes, we are talking about the innovations of today, and the leading companies of tomorrow. Where having an impact driven business does not exempt you from building a robust, and profitable, business case. In 2013, Forbes published an article describing social entrepreneurship […]
Announcing the Winners of the SEIF Awards 2020
During the first virtual SEIF Awards Ceremony on June 17, we saw amazing pitches from all 10 finalists of the SEIF Awards 2020. Selected amongst a record high number of applications from all over Europe, the competition was very strong. With close to 400 competitive applications from more than 30 different countries spanning across various […]
Samsung For Impact Startups have been chosen!
With pride we announce the final selection for Samsung For Impact Switzerland 2020. A batch of 5 impact startups will participate in accelerator program “Samsung For Impact”. An overview of the startups and a short description can be found below. We received 43 registrations from various sectors and different technological solutions. But the field of […]
Join us for the first virtual SEIF Awards Ceremony – June 17th
Join us from all over the world + 2 more reasons why this is really exciting We invite you to join our very first virtual Awards Ceremony, June 17th! Of course, we would have loved to celebrate with you in person, but health and safety comes first. And it’s definitely not all bad news. We are […]
True Art is to Embrace the Lows – a contribution from CARU
As an Age-Tech startup in Switzerland, what does your journey look like? Founder and co-CEO of CARU Susanne Dröscher describes in the blog below what it’s like to be a founder of an impact startup, including some helpful recommendations! What is CARU? CARU is grandma’s and grandpa’s digital flatmate. In short, CARU brings the family […]
Meet the 10 finalists for the SEIF Awards 2020 Tech for Impact
The 10 finalists for the SEIF Awards 2020 Tech for Impact have been selected! Learn more about who they are and what they do below. With 365 applications, the number of applications for the SEIF Awards 2020 Tech for Impact hit a record high. The competition was very strong, with high quality applications from more than 30 […]
Applications for the SEIF Awards Tech for Impact hit record high
With 365 applications across 34 countries, the number of applications for the SEIF Awards Tech for Impact has hit a record high. Switzerland is in the lead representing more than 40% of the impact startups who are now competing for a total of CHF 40’000. Looking at the number of applications, Germany represents the second largest […]
“Entrepreneurship is Crucial to Tackle Current Issues”: An Interview with Andri Silberschmidt
Switzerland is an ageing society. While the proportion of older people in society is growing due to an increase in life expectancy, the proportion of younger people is declining through lower birth rates. What does that mean for us? We talked to Andri Silberschmidt, the youngest member of the Swiss parliament and strong supporter of […]
Samsung for Impact: Tackling the Challenges Around our Ageing Society
Switzerland is facing multiple demographic challenges like the ageing society. While the proportion of older people in society is growing, the proportion of younger persons is declining. What does that mean for us? The one thing we know; it affects us all. The demographic ageing currently observed in all advanced countries is the result of […]
SEIF Award winner Bloom Biorenewables makes biomass a true alternative to petroleum
Today, we find petroleum in all kinds of products we use on a daily basis. For example, in the insulation panels in our walls, fragrances we wear, plastics, clothing, digital devices or in the products we eat. All these products could be sourced from more sustainable resources. However, the technological solution to do this in an […]