"We are looking for leaders who are a bit like Bill de Vigier – brave, pragmatic, and focused." Wolfgang Heutschi, the foundation's vice president, opens the 2025 W.A. #devigierAwards. Watch live at devigier.ch

The first pitch is by Emmanuel Akpakwu from Axmed. The startup aims to improve #AccessToMedicines for all. #HealthEquity #HealthTech #devigier #StartupCompetition

Welcome, Simona Fehlman! Her startup sallea AG aims to revolutionize cultivated meat and fish with the use of edible #scaffolds. #FoodTech #CultivatedMeat #CellAg #FemaleEntrepreneurs

Donato Rubinetti‘s startup cools electronics using silent, energy-efficient ionic wind technology. Donato is pitching right now, watch live at devigier.ch! #CoolingTech #SilentCooling #engineering #AirflowSolutions

Meet Edwige Guinet! Her team at Visienco AG developed a device for faster drug discovery by automating the sorting of lab-grown human #organoids. #LabAutomation #DrugDevelopment #Biotechnology

Welcome to the stage, Freddy Hunziker, CEO of New Roots AG! He runs a successful Swiss dairy company – but it’s vegan! #PlantBasedProtein #SustainableFood #VeganCheese

"For many people, business is about making money. That is an attitude we can no longer afford, because a good salary alone won't be enough to attract today's top talent - they want to make an impact, too." This year’s keynote speaker is the CEO of WWF Schweiz , Thomas Vellacott.

Now, let’s meet Estelle Clerc. Her startup, CellX Biosolutions AG, harnesses the power of bacteria to break down even the most persistent chemical pollutants. #PFAS #Biotech #Sustainability

Welcome, Moritz Geilinger, CEO of Flink Robotics AG. Flink uses AI-powered #robotics to automate warehouse tasks, helping industries overcome labor shortages, cut costs, and speed up deliveries. #AutonomousSystems #cobots

Meet Bilal Fares, CEO of Azure Cell Therapies. His company’s mission is to defeat #Parkinson’s by transplanting lab-grown neurons into patients’ brains. #CellTherapy #Biotech

Meet Julie Böhning! Her startup PAVE Space is dubbed the “Space Handyman” for improving space mobility through orbital logistics by deploying autonomous, mobile spacecraft. #InOrbitServicing #Space #Innovation #Aerospace

The final pitch is by Matthew Lapinski, CEO of Clee Medical SA. His company advances precision and efficiency in neurosurgical interventions. #Neurotech #BrainSurgery #MedTech #AIinHealthcare

WINNER 1: PAVE Space SA wins a #devigier Award! Congratulations, Julie Böhning and team! #InOrbitServicing #Gruyere

WINNER 2: Congratulations to Freddy Hunziker and New Roots AG! The #VeganDairy startup wins a #devigier Award!

WINNER 3: Congratulations to CellX Biosolutions and CEO Estelle Clerc for winning a coveted #devigier Award! @innosuisse Venture Kick

WINNER 4: And the next W.A. #devigier Award goes to Emmanuel Akpakwu, CEO of @Axmed_RX! Congratulations to him and his team! #HealthEquity

WINNER 5: Edwige Guinet is our next #devigier Award winner! Congratulations to her and her team at Visienco AG! #LabAutomation #Organoids @innosuisse Venture Kick

WINNER 6: Clee Medical SA is our next #devigier Award winner! Congratulations to Matthew Lapinski and his team! #Neurotech #BrainSurgery FONGIT Venture Kick

🤩 A record-breaking moment for our foundation — the highest total prize pool in our history! ✨ The energy & inspiration from Wednesday’s Award Ceremony are hard to put into words, but this clip captures a glimpse of the magic. 💛 A big thank you to everyone who joined us!

🎉 Big smiles, big plans! Our 6 W.A. de Vigier Award winners are feeling the joy! 🏆 CHF 120 000 each to boost bold young founders early on. 🤩 We’re proud to support these visionary entrepreneurs as they build impactful companies out of 🇨🇭! Axmed PAVE Space