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01Talent & Education

House of Innovation · Talent & Education

Talent & Education

We help talented young people embark on their entrepreneurial journey early on, support them digitally, and provide access to existing opportunities within the Swiss ecosystem. At the same time, we prepare small and medium-sized enterprises to attract and effectively integrate young talent with an entrepreneurial mindset.

  • Talent Radar, AI Coach, and Personal Development Paths
  • Talent Pitch · National Flagship Event
  • Guidance on suitable Swiss programs and partners
  • Collaboration with SMEs to Foster a New Generation of Entrepreneurial Talent

025 YEARS TALENT PITCH · 2027

TalentPitch FestivalTalente · Hochschulen · Start-upsA hoi flagship

A stage that moves people forward.

Europe’s largest university pitching contest

The pitch lasts a few minutes. The experience reaches far beyond it.

Talent Pitch connects students, young founders, universities, companies and the innovation ecosystem on one shared stage.

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03Year-round entry

Getting Started: The Talent Journey.

The Talent Journey is an early entry program that supports young people year-round. The digital platform combines self-awareness and Talent Radar with an AI coach, personalized learning paths, real-world projects, and the best programs available in Switzerland. The annual Talent Pitch Festival serves as the national flagship event where the community comes together and talent is showcased.

01 · Identify

Talent Radar

Recognizing Entrepreneurial Potential and Personal Superpowers Early On

02 · Guide

AI Coach

Develop Future and Entrepreneurial Skills in a Targeted Way with an AI Coach

03 · Develop

Your path

Find suitable Swiss programs, universities, and mentors

Getting Started: The Talent Journey.

The Talent Journey is an early entry program that supports young people year-round. The digital platform combines self-awareness and Talent Radar with an AI coach, personalized learning paths, real-world projects, and the best programs available in Switzerland. The annual Talent Pitch Festival serves as the national flagship event where the community comes together and talent is showcased.

Discover the Talent JourneyComing soon
  1. 01Recognizing Entrepreneurial Potential and Personal Superpowers Early On
  2. 02Develop Future and Entrepreneurial Skills in a Targeted Way with an AI Coach
  3. 03Find suitable Swiss programs, universities, and mentors
  4. 04Apply skills in interdisciplinary teams and real-world business challenges
  5. 05Make progress visible and pave the way for the next steps

04From talent to scale

From Potential to Impact.

The Talent Journey provides ongoing support to young people: from identifying their own strengths, through personalized development, to applying those skills in real-world projects and gaining access to the right opportunities.

01

Self-Perception

Recognize your own strengths, interests, and entrepreneurial potential.

02

Talent Radar

Highlight the future skills profile and areas for development.

03

AI Coach

Receive personalized suggestions, learning paths, and relevant programs.

04

Real Projects

Apply your skills to real-world challenges in interdisciplinary teams.

05

Network & Opportunities

Connect with universities, small and medium-sized enterprises, mentors, and opportunities.

05What we do

Entrepreneurial Mindset & Future Skills.

We don't just develop knowledge; we develop practical skills: recognizing opportunities, taking responsibility, working across disciplines, shaping change, and putting ideas into practice.

39%The core competencies needed today will change by 2030.World Economic Forum · Future of Jobs Report 2025
01

Tech

Use AI & Big Data, Networks & Cybersecurity, and Technological Literacy with confidence and responsibility.

02

Think

Think creatively and analytically, identify connections, and develop new solutions.

03

Adapt

Practice resilience, flexibility, agility, curiosity, and lifelong learning.

04

Lead

Translating leadership, social influence, talent management, and environmental stewardship into tangible results.

06Contact

Let's
speak.

Would you like to become part of the community, help shape a program, or connect Swiss innovation with the international community?

Noah Bellwald

Noah Bellwald

Co-Founder & Co-Lead

House of Innovation
Katja Zwilling

Katja Zwilling

Co-Founder & Co-Lead

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Global Innovation Week and House of Zurich are operated by Breakout GmbH.

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