INSPIRED: A New Platform for Purpose-Driven Innovation Launches from Zurich

A new platform born in Zurich aims to change how innovation is seen, supported, and scaled. INSPIRED, an innovation-first social platform, launched this month with thousands of users from across sectors and regions.

The platform is built around a simple but timely idea: that meaningful innovation deserves better visibility, and faster access to the people and resources that can help it grow. Rather than relying on traditional pitch decks, conference circuits, or cold outreach, INSPIRED enables innovators to present their solutions directly in a curated Innovation Feed, where ideas are presented visually to be discovered, followed, upvoted, and connected with investors and funding opportunities worldwide.

“Most solutions don’t lack potential — they lack visibility at the right moment,” says founder Maximilian Werner. INSPIRED’s structure addresses this by verifying user types, curating project submissions, and allowing supporters to filter by topic or focus area, making it easier to discover relevant opportunities.

The platform is designed to serve innovators working on challenges in climate, health, food systems, education, and beyond. Upcoming features will enable individuals to invest directly in projects starting from just €10, turning passive interest into active support.

INSPIRED is available now on iOS and Android. Projects can be submitted for verification, while users can explore a diverse range of ideas and support them through community engagement, visibility, and soon, capital.

The platform is built on the belief that access to innovation shouldn’t depend on proximity or established networks, but on purpose, relevance, and the potential to create positive impact.