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Venture Briefing St. Gallen
15 Oct 2026 · 14:00 – 13:00 · HSG SQUARE (Room: Discovery Grid)
About this event
The Venture Briefing series introduces aspiring founders and university members to the fundamentals of building a successful technology startup. Attendees will gain actionable advice directly from an entrepreneur who successfully navigated the journey from academic research to market deployment.
What to expect
- A keynote speech exploring the practical path of turning ideas into scalable businesses
- Insights on securing funding opportunities such as Venture Kick, InnoBooster, and First Ventures
- An interactive Q&A session alongside complimentary food and drinks
Who should attend
Students, PhD candidates, postdocs, academic staff, alumni, and anyone interested in entrepreneurship and launching a startup.
About the host
Venturelab designs and executes comprehensive acceleration and support programs that empower high-tech startups in Switzerland to grow internationally.
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