Details
This is an open Q&A designed for founders who want to better understand the pitch competition, who it is for, and what to expect. Whether you are wondering about eligibility, investor fit, timelines, pitch format, or how the process works, this is a good space to ask directly.
We will cover:
what the program is and who it is for
how the application and selection process works
what startups can expect during the program
common questions from founders
live Q&A
Come with your questions and we’ll answer them live.
About the organizer – [SIA Angel Hub](siaangelhub.com/ "siaangelhub.com/") (previously SIA - Startup Investor Accelerator)
SIA is an angel investor hub designed to help more people become active participants in innovation through angel investing, entrepreneurship, and meaningful ecosystem connections. Through our events, community, and programs such as TAAC (Trans-Atlantic Angel Investing Cohort), we bring together global founders, aspiring and experienced investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders around practical learning, real opportunities, and long-term relationships.
For investors, TAAC offers a hands-on angel investing experience built around real startup evaluation, due diligence, and collaborative investment decision-making. [Express your Interest here](docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfER36gKV9uLA4iR5MQXev1S-dzUacLn-6mBpofa3Y4uCYgw/viewform "docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfER36gKV9uLA4iR5MQXev1S-dzUacLn-6mBpofa3Y4uCYgw/viewform")
For startups, TAAC provides visibility, investor access, and the opportunity to compete for investment through our funding and investor programs. [Express your Interest here](canva.link/m52gaktvgcq50l8 "canva.link/m52gaktvgcq50l8")
Stay in the loop by visiting our website and following us on [LinkedIn](linkedin.com/company/startup-investor-accelerator/ "linkedin.com/company/startup-investor-accelerator/").
This event is open for all interested investors, available onsite only, with limited seating for 30 guests. There’s plenty of opportunity for Q&A and discussions at the workshop. Speakers: Stefano Cantaluppi — Founder & Director, Cantaluppi & Partners Andrea Cuomo — Senior Executive VP Advanced Projects, STMicroelectronics; Chairman, 3Sun Giulia Rizzo, SICTIC — SICTIC Board Member IP Left the Legal Department A subject once left to specialists is now one executives, investors, and journalists follow closely. Where the Value Sits Today Land and machines built a company's worth. Today it's mostly what the company knows and whether it can prove that knowledge is its own. Everyone Wants a Piece of Your Ideas Once ideas are worth money, everyone fights to own them, through legal filings, lawsuits, and copycats Secure It or Surrender It What patents actually do for a business, and what unclaimed rights end up costing. What you don't own, someone else will. Swiss Angel Investor Handbook can be downloaded from www.angelhandbook.ch Format: in-person workshop / no recording Important Note: Please note that a CHF 50 no-show fee applies to this event. Cancellations are accepted without penalty until 13:00 on the day of the event. This event is open for all interested investors and startup founders.
Get ready for the 22nd edition of our community event for language AI and NLP experts and enthusiasts at Riffraff Kino/Bar! 🧠 3 straight-to-the-point talks by experienced experts 🥂 Casual networking over drinks and snacks 📍 Location: Riffraff Kino/Bar, Neugasse 57, 8005 Zurich 🎟 Capacity: 100 seats Schedule 6:30 pm – Doors open and registration 7:00 pm – Presentations 🔹 Masking Without Breaking: Privacy in Language AI Pipelines Michael Anthony, Founder, Senior AI Developer, Ai4Privacy 🔹 Benchmarking LLM translations using thousands of native speakers Marian Kannwischer, CTO & Co-Founder at Rapidata 🔹 Where Large Language Models Still Fail at Translation — and How We Fix It Findings from our collaboration with NVIDIA Florian Schottmann, CTO at Supertext 8:00 pm – Drinks reception -- 📸 Please note: Photos will be taken at the meetup and may be used on Supertext’s communication channels. If you don’t want to be photographed, kindly let us know in advance. 🚀 Don't miss out – sign up today! Proudly hosted by Supertext
On 27 October 2026, SICTIC arrives at Balgrist University Hospital in Zurich for the first time, bringing our MedTech expertise to a world-renowned hub of innovation. This event highlights cutting-edge startups shaping the future of healthcare and digital health. What to Expect Innovations on Stage A hand-picked selection of MedTech and digital health startups will […] The post 158th SICTIC Investor Day @ Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich appeared first on SICTIC .
Mit Unternehmen, die in der Schweiz als kleines Start-up begonnen haben und nun multiple Hunderte von Millionen in Umsatz machen. Und Gründern, Finanzierern und Operators, die diese Reise bestritten haben oder noch auf dem Weg sind. Der StartupExchange bringt 100 bis 150 Gründer:innen, Investoren und Entscheidungsträger aus dem Grossraum Zürich zusammen. Alle mit dem Ziel, von Tag 1 an global zu denken und erfolgreich zu skalieren. Sicher dir deinen Platz am StartupExchange 2026, dem Treffpunkt für Zürichs mutigste Gründer:innen und Innovatoren.