On the evening of 3 March 2025, the third edition of Talent Pitch Switzerland took place at the Volkshaus Zürich—a competition that offers a stage to promising young entrepreneurs from Switzerland and Liechtenstein. In front of more than 400 live attendees and an online audience of over 1,000 viewers, 13 start-ups from leading universities and universities of applied sciences competed against one another.

Each participating founder had three minutes to pitch their innovative business idea to a distinguished panel of judges. This year’s jury included Thomas Dübendorfer, Penny Schiffer, Jürg Schwarzenbach, and Roberta Massa—all experienced investors and entrepreneurs.

After the pitches, three outstanding start-ups advanced to an in-depth Q&A round:

• Reverso Therapeutics (University of Geneva) – Developing the next generation of blood thinners
• PlaynVoice (University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland) – AI-powered solution for automated clinical documentation
• Nepsos (University of Liechtenstein) – Revolutionary low-emission brake system emitting up to 80% less than conventional steel brakes

First Place for Nepsos and Marco Eichberger

After a highly competitive final round, the start-up Nepsos, founded by Marco Eichberger, convinced the expert jury and secured first place. His innovative approach to low-emission brake discs impressively demonstrated how technological innovation can actively contribute to sustainability.

“It’s fantastic to see how well our students are prepared for entrepreneurial careers through the Master’s programme in Entrepreneurship & Management—not just for the start-up phase but across the entire lifecycle of a company,” said Prof. Dr. Marco Furtner of the University of Liechtenstein.

Also inspiring was the keynote by Muriel Schreck (ETH Zurich), who won the 2024 competition with her start-up qCella. She shared how Talent Pitch Switzerland opened doors and helped elevate her business to the next level.

We warmly congratulate Marco Eichberger and Nepsos on winning Talent Pitch Switzerland 2025 and wish them continued success on their entrepreneurial journey!