Swiss Startup Association activities in Ticino

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Ticino Startup ecosystem | Swiss Startup Association

The Ticino regional organization of the Swiss Startup Association (SSA) brings together startups, investors, universities, and innovation partners to strengthen entrepreneurship in southern Switzerland. Located at the crossroads of Switzerland and Italy, Ticino’s dynamic startup scene combines creativity, sustainability, and global ambition.

Organizations we collaborate with in Ticino

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Laura Binda

SSA Board Member

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Startups Thriving in Ticino

Discover member startups building innovation from Ticino to the world:

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Meet Leonardo Moriggia, Co-founder & CEO of FarmAid

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Meet Gianvito Grasso, CEO of InVirtuoLabs

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Meet Fabio Daniele, Co-Founder and COO at Snaption

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Meet Katarzyna Aebischer – Sales Manager at FiMA Global Sagl

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Meet Francesco Elio, Co-Founder and CEO of Deutelio AG

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Meet Lorenzo Bellina, CTO and Co-Founder of InfinityGen Sagl

Insights from Ticino’s Startup Ecosystem

Access our archive of webinars presented by the Ticino regional organization of the Swiss Startup Association. Hear from local innovators, ecosystem leaders, and startup founders sharing insights, best practices, and strategies for building successful ventures in Ticino and across Switzerland.

20.05.2025

Discover Ticino’s Innovation Ecosystem: A thriving Hub for Startups 🔗

In this online session, Lorenzo Ambrosini, CEO Fondazione Agire, Barbara Pin, Boldbrain Program Manager, Francesco Elio, CEO & Co-Founder Deutelio, Anastasia Bedova, USI Startup Centre and Luca Ambrosini, CEO Shootify discussed available resources, support systems, and the unique advantages of building a startup in Ticino. Attendees gained actionable insights and discovered why Ticino is an ideal environment to launch and scale their ventures.

26.11.2024

Webinar: A Startup’s Handbook on Team building, Diversity and Company Culture 🔗

In this online session, co-hosted with Privilège Ventures, Jacqueline Ruedin Rüsch, Founding General Partner at Privilège Ventures and Simon Bachmann, Co-Founder & CEO of IDUN Technologies shared key strategies for building successful startup teams. Topics included hiring, fostering diversity, creating strong company culture, and managing co-founder relationships. Attendees gained practical insights to build cohesive, high-performing teams.

Moments from Ticino Startup Events

Explore highlights from our Ticino events, where entrepreneurs, founders, and ecosystem leaders come together to connect, collaborate, and share insights. Hosted by the Ticino regional organization of the Swiss Startup Association, USI Startup Centre, and Fondazione Agire, these gatherings offer inspiration, networking opportunities, and practical advice for growing startups in Southern Switzerland.