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 […]
“Simply looking for a solution for ‘the old’ would probably not be enough.”: Dr. Antonia Jann about the ageing society
Switzerland is an ageing society, which confronts us with some future challenges but also opportunities. The current Covid-19 crisis demonstrates a solidarity between generations that must continue even after this pandemic is over. We spoke with Dr. Antonia Jann, Managing Director of the Age Stiftung, about future challenges of the ageing society and the role […]
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 […]
Building an impact driven tech startup in Switzerland – Interview with SEIF Award winner Etienne Jeoffroy
Tech for Impact Award winner 2019 – Interview with FenX Co-Founder and CEO Etienne Jeoffroy The buildings we live and work in have a fundamental influence on the environment and on our health. Energy consumption, greenhouse gas emission as well as safety and health standards can differ greatly – depending on the insulation material used. The […]
What spreadsheets and tomatoes have in common
Serial entrepreneur and former SEIF Award winner Oliver Marchand has a passion for spreadsheets. According to him, they are critical in growing a successful company and relevant for a wide range of topics like meeting notes, financial planning and marketing. Building on his experience with Carbon Delta an MSCI company, CEO and co-founder, Oliver held a […]