Startup events in Zurich
10 upcoming startup events in Zurich: 8 pitch nights, 1 conferences, 1 summits. Next: Startup Pitch Night & Tech Networking in Zurich · 17 November 2026…
The scene right now
Zurich has 10 startup events on the immediate schedule, all running entirely in person with zero virtual options. The local calendar is heavily weighted toward pitching and investment, featuring eight pitch nights alongside one conference and one summit. Two of the upcoming sessions are free to attend. Founders preparing to raise capital will find an environment concentrated around live investor presentations, though anyone seeking general workshops or educational meetups will notice a clear absence of those formats.
Recurring series
The calendar features established recurring investor meetings alongside several standalone sessions. SICTIC runs multiple numbered editions, including the 160th SICTIC Investor Day at Green Fintech Network on November 17, 2026, and the 161st SICTIC Investor Day at NEST Empa on December 10, 2026. November 17 also sees multiple pitching gatherings, such as the Startup Pitch Night & Tech Networking run by Startup Valley and several investor connect nights across the city.
Who runs the events
SICTIC leads event activity locally with three upcoming gatherings focused on early-stage investment. Community groups also contribute to the schedule, with Startup Valley and Ascent Valley each running one event. Additional programs are hosted by Frenus, as well as a joint initiative between ETH Zurich and UBS. While institutional and community organizers maintain a presence, SICTIC accounts for the largest share of structured pitching opportunities in the area.
Busiest months
Activity peaks sharply in November 2026, which hosts seven of the ten upcoming events, making it the most active period for founders looking to connect. The schedule slows toward the end of the year, dropping to two events in December 2026. The new year opens quietly, with just a single summit scheduled for January 2027. Founders planning their networking schedule should prioritize November for the broadest selection of in-person investor sessions.
Event types in Zurich
- Pitch nights (8)
- Conferences (1)
- Summits (1)
By month
- November 2026 (7)
- December 2026 (2)
- January 2027 (1)
Upcoming events
- Startup Pitch Night & Tech Networking in Zurich · 17 November 2026 | Startup Valley — 2026-11-17 · Zurich · Pitch nights
- Startup Pitch Events Zurich: 5 Founders on Stage — 2026-11-17 · Zurich · Pitch nights
- Investor Connect: Pitch & Deal Flow Night | Zurich | Brainberg — 2026-11-17 · Zurich · Pitch nights
- Startup Pitch & Networking Zürich | Brainberg — 2026-11-17 · Zurich · Pitch nights
- Investor Connect: Pitch & Deal Flow Night | Zurich — 2026-11-17 · Zürich · Pitch nights
- 160th SICTIC Investor Day @ Green Fintech Network — 2026-11-17 · Zurich · Pitch nights
- Open-i 2026 — 2026-11-26 · Zurich · Conferences
- Swiss Fintech & AI Investor Day 2026 @ Ergon Informatik AG, Zurich - SICTIC — 2026-12-01 · Zurich · Pitch nights
- 161st SICTIC Investor Day @ NEST Empa — 2026-12-10 · Zurich · Pitch nights
- Deeptech Investor Summit — 2027-01-25 · Zurich · Summits
Frequently asked
- How many pitch nights are scheduled in Zurich?
- There are eight pitch nights scheduled across the upcoming calendar.
- Are there any free events for startup founders?
- Yes, two of the ten upcoming events are free to attend.
- Are any of the upcoming Zurich startup events hosted online?
- No, all 10 scheduled events are taking place in person, with zero online sessions.
- Where are Zurich startup events physically hosted?
- Venues include MINI Café Bar, Zurich Convention Center, NEST Empa in Dübendorf, Green Fintech Network, and ETH Zurich.