>>venture>> is Switzerland’s leading and largest annual startup competition co-organized by ETH Zurich, McKinsey & Company, Knecht Holding, Innosuisse, and EPFL. Established in 1997, it is governed by the non-profit >>venture>> foundation with the purpose of empowering entrepreneurs and fostering innovation across Switzerland. Participants can apply each year under one of the following five industry verticals: Health & Nutrition, ICT, Industrial Engineering & Hardware, Retail & Customer Services, and Finance & Insurance. >>venture>> offers a total of CHF 510,000 in non-dilutive funds, mentorship and an extensive network of experts.