Bluelion Foundation

About Bluelion: Founder-first by design. Bluelion is the home base and community for ambitious tech startups in Zurich. We are a nonprofit foundation established in 2012 by the City of Zurich, ETH Zurich, the University of Zurich, Zürcher Kantonalbank, Swisscom, and Wenger & Vieli.

Who We Support: We are open to all industries and support startups with a strong focus on technology and high scalability. The key factor is above-average economic or social potential.

What We Offer: We provide office space on startup-friendly terms, all-inclusive, access to clients and investors through our network, tailored support programs, seed funding for climate-tech startups, and a community of founders for founders.

Bluelion’s track record: Since 2012, Bluelion has supported over 230 startups. Together, they have raised more than 450 million CHF in venture capital.

Bluelion is Zurich's leading start-up hub and central community for innovation. Founded in 2012 by the City of Zurich, ETH Zurich, the University of Zurich, Zürcher Kantonalbank, Swisscom and Wenger & Vieli, Bluelion combines entrepreneurship with technology. As a foundation with a practical, founder-oriented mindset, Bluelion supports start-ups at an early stage and empowers them to grow sustainably and succeed in the market.

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