Dear Reader

What a summer! It gave a worrying preview of the coming impact of the climate crisis and proves that we need to refocus more strongly on sustainability and climate innovation. But we also should step up the pressure on governments and established companies so that rules finally change, true costs are factored into prices, and innovations are given a fair chance in the market. Find below some events that focus on energy innovations, sustainability and startup support.


Energy Startup Day 2026 - Get Your Early Bird Tickets

30 Startups. 8 Talks. 1 Energy Future. The "Energiezukunft meets Energy Startup Day" event offers an inspiring programme centred on innovation, the new debate surrounding nuclear energy, China’s role in the energy transition, and issues relating to technology, storage, security of supply and industrial policy. Alongside 8 specialist presentations, there will be 30 inspiring startup pitches. Expect valuable opportunities for personal exchange. Thursday, 19 November 2026 – Kultur und Kongresshaus Aarau. More Information here.
https://energy-startup-day.ch/
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­ Closing soon: Early stage Zürich Startups with Climate Solutions

KlimUp offers up to CHF 250K in non-dilutive funding for early-stage startups tackling climate change — whether by cutting emissions, removing CO2 from the atmosphere, or enabling more sustainable use of resources. If you're Zurich-based, scalable, and have a proof of concept ready, we want to hear from you. Apply here by 31 August and don't miss the Q&A tomorrow!
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­ SGES - The Swiss Green Economy Symposium 1-4 September

Since 2013, the Swiss Green Economy Symposium showcases how innovative collaborations between business, politics, science, and NGOs create concrete solutions — for economic progress, thriving ecosystems, and a sustainable society. Join the most comprehensive conference on business and sustainability in Switzerland on Sep. 1-4. New: The first Swiss Biodiversity Congress is part of the event, showing how biodiversity can be put into practice and brings opportunities for economy and society. Get your tickets now.
https://sges.ch/ ­ ­


Startups: Join the next Technology Fund Info-Webinar on Sep 10

Gain first-hand insights from experts at the Technology Fund and UBS Romandie, as well as from AMP IT SA, one of the newest TF portfolio companies and learn what it takes to secure a Technology Fund loan guarantee. Visit our website for the full agenda and secure your place today. We look forward to welcoming you online!
https://www.technologyfund.ch/events/webinar-technology-fund-1 ­ ­


Energy Data Hackdays: 10-11 September FHNW Brugg-Windisch

Join Switzerland’s premier innovation event where energy data meets action and Code the future of Energy @ the Energy Data Hackdays in Brugg-Windisch on 10-11 September. Here experts, analysts, developers, students, and enthusiasts team up to create innovative solutions for today’s energy challenges. Secure your spot here.
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­ zünder Accelerator finale @ Verkehrshaus Schweiz in Luzern

On 25 September at the grand finale of this year’s *zünderAccelerator* six finalists will present their business ideas live in the cinema to investors, entrepreneurs and innovation enthusiasts, competing for 30'000 CHF. Afterwards everyone will gather in the Aerospace Hall for networking. Find more information here: https://zuender.ch/startup-day/


I hope you found the information valuable and that it helps you achieve your innovation goals. Hope to meet you soon @ one of the events,
Christina
for the Innovation Monitor & Energy Startup Day Team