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Lunch & Learn with VISCHER
17 Nov 2026 · 11:45 – 14:00 · VISCHER
About this event
Building and expanding a startup in Switzerland brings both opportunities and complex hurdles across legal, commercial, and operational domains. This Lunch & Learn event focuses on key strategies for safeguarding intellectual property, structuring valuable partnerships, and navigating real-world growth milestones.
What to expect
- Insights on early-stage IP protection, cross-border development, and licensing pitfalls
- An analysis of scaling opportunities in China as an alternative growth path for Swiss ventures
- Firsthand entrepreneurial lessons from building and expanding a Swiss startup
- An apéro offering the chance to connect with peers and legal specialists
Speakers
Elias MuehlemannManaging Associate/ Head of VISCHER's Startup Desk in Zurich
Luzius ZumsteinManaging Associate/ Head of VISCHER's Startup Desk in Basel
Zhang XiCEO of Superlab Suisse AGAgenda
1. 11:45 Registration 2. 12:00 Presentations and Q&A 3. 13:00 Apéro and Networking
Who should attend
Entrepreneurs, founders, investors, and business leaders at any development stage who want to deepen their understanding of startup scaling, intellectual property, and international partnerships.
Tickets
Conditions and availability are on the organiser's page.
About the host
The Swiss-Chinese Chamber of Commerce fosters bilateral economic relations and provides a collaborative platform for business leaders across Switzerland and China.
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