🏆 Five entrepreneurs building what comes next, and we're proud that all five are Venture Kick alumni!
Congratulations to the winners of the 2026
@DeVigier Stiftung Award, each receiving CHF 120,000 to accelerate their entrepreneurial journey:
⭐ OrthoSens (Gwenael Hannema)
Turning orthopedic implants into connected devices that monitor healing in real time.
⭐ Chiral Nano (Seoho Jung)
Enabling the next generation of post-silicon semiconductors with advanced nanomaterials.
⭐ Cria Technologies (Giancarlo Mattiello)
Making the transport of sensitive biological materials safer and more reliable.
⭐ ALPINA SANA (Dr. Robert Schreiber)
Using AI and targeted nutrition to tackle malnutrition before complications arise.
⭐ Dental Robotics (Dr. Arthur Sebesteny)
Bringing professional preventive dental care directly to patients, wherever they are.
We're equally pleased to see several fellow Venture Kick alumni among the finalists recognized at this year's ceremony.
A huge congratulations to all award winners and finalists. Your innovations are addressing important challenges in healthcare, energy, deep tech, and beyond, and we're excited to follow your next milestones.
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