>>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 six verticals: Health & Nutrition, ICT, Industrial Engineering & Hardware, Retail & Customer Services, Finance & Insurance and Social & Environmental Impact. >>venture>> offers a total of nearly CHF 600,000 in non-dilutive funds, mentorship and an extensive network of experts.