149th SICTIC Investor Day @ ETH AI Center, Zurich

AI has dominated the agenda at Davos once again – from foundation models to real-world deployment. The 149th SICTIC Investor Day picks up right where the WEF discussions leave off. On March 12, 2026, SICTIC heads to the ETH AI Center in Zurich to spotlight AI startups that are turning technological momentum into investable opportunities. Expect a curated selection of ambitious founders pitching AI solutions with real market traction, in front of investors who actively engage in this space. What to expect: AI startup pitches – Carefully selected startups present cutting-edge applications across today’s most relevant AI domains Investor-driven networking – Exchange perspectives with experienced investors, AI experts and founders shaping the next wave of innovation ETH AI Center setting – Right at the heart of Switzerland’s AI ecosystem  

Startups on stage

  • Avientus

    The ETH Spin Off Avientus develops a novel drone technology for dual use logistics (B2B Express delivery and defense).

  • Askalon Industries

    Askalon develops acoustic AI sensors to help security operators detect drones using ultra-low-power sound intelligence.

  • ChessLine

    ChessLine offers personalized coaching for strategic games to help players improve via data-driven insights and AI.

  • CodeBoarding

    We turn complex, AI-grown codebases into clear maps so every team member can understand changes and work confidently.

  • DAAV

    DAAV is an EPFL spin-off building physical AI for autonomous indoor mobility in airports.

  • GMD GmbH *VSE

    GMD® GmbH is developing Edge-IoT and AI-based monitoring system to help infrastructure operators and First responders.

  • OCUMENTIS

    OCUMENTIS develops perception AI for hospitality/care to enable proactive and consistent processes.

  • OOVIE Studios

    OOVIE Studios innovate the fruition of music through Music Interactive Movies, film that change everytime you watch them.

  • POWSH

    POWSH turns pet health conversations into actions: symptom tracking, vet visit preparation, and expert-backed guidance.

  • Roccnova

    Roccnova builds a GDPR-compliant AI sales intelligence platform for European B2B teams to prioritize leads.

  • Superbau

    Superbau is an AI platform that helps construction firms analyze complex tender documents 75% faster to bid smarter.

Event Agenda

16:30 – Registration (On-Site Attendees)
17:00 – Welcome & Intro from SICTIC
17:10 – Intro from ETH AI Center
17:20 – Keynote Sabrina Schenardi, Co-Founder @ blp
17:40 – 90s Startup Pitches
18:00 – Short Break
18:15 – 5 min Startup Pitching Session + Q&A
19:00 – Wrap up by SICTIC
19:10 – Networking Apéro / Livestream ends
21:00 – Event ends

Registration

Startup Applications

Startups: If you want to pitch, please submit your project here. If accepted to pitch, you will get two free tickets to attend. We encourage startups that fulfil our investment criteria to submit their business case. We offer this service and the pitching at one of our events free of charge to startups. For each SICTIC Investor Day, a jury will select the eight most promising startups for pitching at the event.

Submit your startup project

Important: In case you don’t express your interest to pitch at an event in your application form, we will assume you would rather just to want share your business case with SICTIC members and investors and will not include your project in the selection process.

Investor Registration

This event is intended primarily for angel investors (also novices). Family offices, fund managers and venture capitalists that want to invest in Swiss Startups are also welcome to attend.

SICTIC Investors and invited guests please use your promotion code to get your free ticket.

Investors: You can read the startup business cases before the event by joining our SICTIC Investor Community. You can then attend SICTIC Investor Days for free and get access to our online deal platform.

Limited seating. No entry without a valid ticket. No ticket sale at the event.

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Location

ETH Meeting Center, Andreasturm, Andreasstrasse 5, 8050 Zurich

From the Zürich Oerlikon train station walk to Andreasturm (golden skyscaper building) and take the stairs down the to ground level. Enter it through the revolving doors and take the elevator to the 14th floor.

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