Webinar: From Idea to Market: Product Development and Certification for Startups
How do you turn your product idea into a market-ready solution? What does it take to move from prototype to series production? And how can you navigate certification and compliance requirements without slowing down growth?
This interactive session focuses on the practical challenges founders face when developing and scaling technical products. Experts will provide guidance on topics such as cost estimation, production readiness, cybersecurity requirements, and functional safety standards across industries including machinery and medical devices.
Participants will gain actionable insights to plan their development journey, avoid common pitfalls, and build a clear path towards series production and successful market entry.
Date: 11.11.2025
Time: 12.00-13.00
Location: Online – Zoom
Speaker:
Samuel Leeman, Hardware Engineer, Certification Specialist at Solcept AG
Alois Cavelti, Deputy CEO, Software Lead, Security Specialist at Solcept AG
Andreas Stucki, CEO of Solcept AG
Session Takeaways:
- Practical solutions to common product development challenges
- How to prepare your product for series production
- Understanding key certification and compliance requirements
- How to address cybersecurity and functional safety early in development
- Input to improve your product development planning
About Solcept AGSolcept AG develops electronics, firmware and software for companies and startups, including functional safety and cybersecurity. Solcept handles complete development projects or just the software or hardware part of a project, including maintenance and product support for existing systems.
The Swiss Startup Association (SSA) is the umbrella organisation and the voice of Swiss startups. As a sector-independent non-profit organisation, the SSA gives startups a strong voice vis-à-vis politics, business and the public and works to improve the conditions for startups in Switzerland.
Beyond its political engagement, the SSA fosters a community for startups, recognizing the unique challenges they face. Through networking opportunities, educational sessions, and practical services, the SSA collaborates with industry partners to offer tailored support and valuable resources to guide founders on their entrepreneurial journey.