Startup support program

HWZ x Launch Control

What is Launch Control?

Launch Control is a startup support program based in Winterthur, initiated by Home of Innovation, which supports innovative business ideas from startups from the initial phase through to scaling. With programs such as “Bring Your Idea to Life” and “Boost Your Business,” Launch Control accompanies founders on their way to successful establishment in the market.

What does the collaboration look like?

Starting in March 2025, students and employees of HWZ with their own business ideas will be able to participate in Launch Control’s “Bring Your Idea to Life” program. They will benefit from the expertise and network of an experienced incubator and receive the same comprehensive access to services as all other participants. The aim of the partnership is to create a practical learning environment and further expand HWZ as a leading institution in the field of entrepreneurship.

Thanks to the collaboration between Launch Control and HWZ, participation is free of charge for HWZ students and HWZ employees.

Bring Your Idea To Life


In a 4-month incubator program, we support you from your idea to the founding of your company. This program starts twice a year.

Boost Your Business


12-month accelerator program to scale your startup. This program starts once a year.

Your exclusive benefits

Our pool of experts

Launch Control’s programs feature more than 20 experienced coaches and experts who are available to support you.

Alyssia Kugler

CEO ENTREPRENEUR CLUB WINTERTHUR & STARTUP NIGHTS | SEF.GROWTH EXPERT​
I am a specialist in startup promotion and networking in the Swiss startup scene.
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Benjamin Vidas

CO-FOUNDER EDUWO | BOARD MEMBER ENTREPRENEUR CLUB WINTERTHUR​
I am a specialist in marketing and communication.
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Duga Hoti

FOUNDER AND CEO OF FLUX MOBILITY​
I am a specialist in electric mobility and leadership.
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Fabian Danko

LECTURER ZHAW / UZH | PARTNER SWISS GLOBAL INVESTMENT GROUP | CFO HOME OF INNOVATION​
I am a specialist in finance and corporate finance.
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Johannes Hofer

CO-FOUNDER STEASY​
I am a specialist in hardware products.
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Julian Stylianou

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE SALESFORCE​
I am a specialist in the field of business angels and financing.
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Linard Barth

HEAD DEPARTEMENT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, INNOVATION AND ACADEMY (DEIA) AT HWZ
I am a specialist in product-market fit and MVP.
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Metin Zerman

INVESTMENT MANAGER BEI EQUITYPITCHER VENTURES & BUSINESS ANGEL
Ich bin Experte für die Suche nach Investoren.
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Michael Kubli

CO-FOUNDER KINASTIC​
Ich bin Spezialist in B2B-Sales​.
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Raphael Tobler

CO-FOUNDER EDUWO | GRÜNDER & VR HOME OF INNOVATION​
Ich bin Spezialist in Community-Building​.
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Roger Basler

DIGITAL BUSINESS ARCHITECT | OWNER ANALYTICS AGENCY
I am a specialist in online marketing.
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Nicolas Dietiker

GROWTH PARTNER FOR SME OWNERS | FOUNDER & CEO ENGLISH SELLERS LANGUAGE SCHOOLS
I am a specialist in systematic SME growth.
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Stefan Huber

FOUNDER OF STORYUP | STORYTELLING EXPERT
I am a specialist in storytelling.
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and many more...

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