Bring Your Idea to Life
From an idea to an MVP
You have an idea but no plan yet?
We guide you step by step from vision to your first minimum viable product: with coaching, workshops, and pitch trainings.
The next batch will start on March 18, 2026 and will be conducted in English.
Who is this program for?
You’ve come to the right place if:
You have a concrete business idea You want to validate and refine your business model You are unsure if the idea has market potential You lack a structured roadmap You want hands-on workshops & coaching You enjoy exchanging ideas with mentors & founders You are ready to commit time & energy
Your springboard: Our support program
- 4-month incubator program in English
- 7 expert workshops and a kick-off meeting
- Discounted coworking rates at Home of Innovation locations
- Access to the learning platform with topics related to entrepreneurship
- Inspiring group coaching sessions
- 1-2 individual coaching sessions with (industry) experts
- Final pitch before the jury, including dinner
- One-time payment of only CHF 490
How the program works
As part of our 4-month program, you can expect exciting and educational experiences.
Kick-Off Session
Workshops
Group Coaching
Individual Coaching
At the end of the program, you will have the opportunity to pitch your idea to an expert jury. Here, you can not only win a wildcard for our “Boost Your Business” program, but also coworking spaces at the Home of Innovation and an article in the startup magazine Founded.
Our focus areas
The topics covered in our support program have been carefully selected and are based on valuable insights from successful founders.
With us, you will receive training in the following areas, among others:
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Coworking
We offer program participants discounted coworking rates at the Home of Innovation locations in Winterthur. Come check it out!
What we expect from you
We expect you to show full commitment and be prepared to actively fulfill your tasks in order to progress. This includes, in particular, participating in workshops and group coaching sessions, as well as completing preparatory tasks.
We offer this popular program for an affordable price because we are supporting the startup ecosystem and therefore expect your commitment in the program.
Exclusive prices
What awaits the winner:
- An article about you and your startup in Founded – Switzerland’s startup magazine.
- Guaranteed participation in Winti Ventures when you are looking for investors.
- A guaranteed place in the Boost Your Business Accelerator.
- Our marketing support via LinkedIn.
Your participation
We have space for a maximum of 15 “idea teams.” We therefore recommend applying early. We will review your application within a few days. You will then receive all further information and your login details for the learning platform. We look forward to hearing from you and learning about your startup idea!
The next batch starts on March 18, 2026!
What you will achieve
In this program, you will bring your idea from your head to reality (or rather, to paper). Questions will arise along the way, which we will help you answer together with experienced experts and coaches. After completing this program, your idea will be clearer and you will have a roadmap for how to continue working on it in the coming weeks and months.
Program fees
For the 4-month Bring your Idea to Life program, you pay a one-time fee of CHF 490 per person. Each additional person from the same startup/team receives a 50% discount. This includes all program fees, including the exclusive closing dinner after the final pitches in front of the expert jury.
In addition, your participation in the support program entitles you to a 50% discount on a coworking space at our Home of Innovation locations in Winterthur for the duration of the program.
FAQ
Anyone with an innovative business idea or an early-stage startup is invited to apply. We are looking for committed founders with the potential to turn their ideas into successful companies. We have space for a maximum of 12 “idea teams.” We therefore recommend registering early. We will confirm your registration within approximately 10 days. You will then receive all further information. We look forward to hearing from you and your startup idea!
The application process consists of an online application. You will either be admitted directly or invited to a selection interview.
After completing the program, we will continue to support you through our alumni network. Former participants can also take part in special events and networking meetings. To support and scale your startup in the next growth phase, you can register for our accelerator program “Boost Your Business.”
Our program is cross-industry. We welcome startups from the fields of IT and software, healthcare, education, finance, sustainability, and many others.
We have space for 15 “idea teams” per session.
Most workshops take place at the centrally located Home of Innovation in Winterthur. The location is at Stadthausstrasse 14 and is a 2-minute walk from Winterthur train station.
Some workshops also take place at our partners’ premises in the Winterthur/Zurich region. For example, the Legal Workshop takes place at our valued partner, the law firm Wenger Vieli in Zurich Seefeld.
In addition, some program items take place online.