20 Years of Startup Stories

The stories that spark innovation

Since 2005, Innogrant has awarded CHF 21 million to early-stage innovators, helping raise over CHF 1.685 billion in capital. These 206 grants have led to 150 startups – including two unicorns -and countless breakthroughs.
To celebrate this milestone, we’ve curated a collection of founder stories. Each one begins with a spark, an idea, a challenge, or a defining moment, and traces the journey through key milestones, turning points, and unexpected lessons.

Explore 30+ full interviews that inspired our anniversary booklet. Click on a founder’s photo to dive into their story and discover the passion, resilience, and creativity behind each venture.