Insights

by our member organizations and communities:

Roundtable 2025

In October 2025, we gathered for a powerful Collective Members Roundtable where leaders and changemakers from across Switzerland came together to shape better pathways, stronger support, and more visibility for women entrepreneurs.

Collective Gathering 2025

On 13 May 2025, a diverse group of 120 women from across Switzerland – and beyond – gathered in the atmospheric Cinématte in Bern, nestled on the banks of the River Aare, to share ideas, exchange experiences, and spark new impulses.

Access to fundraising

Explore our comprehensive guide that outlines strategies, tactics and best resources for identifying and securing startup financing.

Collective Gathering 2024

At the Collective Gathering 2024 in Bern, 120 women and men from research and business came together to promote the advancement of women in entrepreneurship. Input on artificial intelligence and modern innovation thinking provided impetus for the future of the Swiss startup scene.

Collective Video Recaps

Video recaps of the #collective events throughout the year.

Podcast Let’s Talk Business by BFH

Episodes 8 and 9 are about female entrepreneurship in German. Ep.8: Why are there so few, and how to change it? Ep9: Discussion with three female politicians that want more female founders.

Startupticker News / Reports

News and reports about female founders. In addition, events, awards and trainings for entrepreneurs in Switzerland, online or in person

Study on Women Entrepreneurship in Switzerland by BFH

Researchers at BFH have investigated how experts assess the framework conditions for female entrepreneurs and to what extent they see differences in the framework conditions for women compared to men. With recommendations.

Female founders Map

Explore the Swiss female founders map to gain transparency on the number of female founders in Switzerland and their sectors.