Talent Kick Graduate Startups Showcase 2026
The time has come to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Talent Kick startups graduating this year. Join us for this special ceremony to honor them and the incredible community that has supported their journey.
Talent Kick is a cross-university entrepreneurial program that supports top students and researchers in creating impact by building scalable startups during their studies—empowering them to confidently pursue their ventures full-time after graduation.
We’re excited to host this event together with our trusted partner, Innovation Park Zürich. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with our graduating startups, their closest supporters, and a dynamic community of entrepreneurial minds and innovation leaders from across the Swiss startup ecosystem.
Expect inspiring demos, founder success stories, a celebratory toast to their achievements, and a vibrant networking apéro to close the evening.
Agenda
16:00 - 16:30: Registration & Welcome drinks
16:30 - 17:05: Welcome words from Talent Kick, our Community and Supporters
17:05 - 18:30: Graduating Startups Pitches & Journeys
18:30 - 18:40: Closing words
18:40 - 22:00: Apero & Networking
We can’t wait to celebrate our graduating startups with you, and with the vibrant Talent Kick community that continues to push boundaries, lift each other up, and build what’s next.
+++ This event is part of the Zurich AI Festival, taking place from September 28 to October 3, 2026. Zurich AI Festival unites the minds building the future - visionary founders, bold investors, and tech leaders shaping tomorrow. Connect to tomorrow!
Zurich AI Festival is a flagship initiative presented by ETH AI Center, Greater Zurich Area, the City of Zurich, the Canton of Zurich, and Zurich Tourism, and supported by leading partners from academia, industry, government and the broader AI ecosystem.
We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Zurich AI Festival Team