Join our breakfast session
'The spin-off decision: How to build the right foundation for your start-up'

Claudia Keller (Partner, Wenger Vieli) and Michael Baier (Partner, Wenger Vieli) invite you to a practical and interactive breakfast session on how to successfully transition from research to entrepreneurship under ETH Zurich’s new spin-off and start-up guidelines.

Starting a company out of a university environment comes with many questions:

• What are the key factors to consider when choosing the right structure between a ETH Spin-off and ETH Start-up?

• How do the updated ETH rules affect founders’ options and responsibilities?

• And what should you keep in mind to build a sustainable and compliant venture from day one?
  

Together, we will discuss how to approach these decisions strategically — from defining roles and handling intellectual property, to balancing academic commitments with entrepreneurial goals. Whether you are still exploring the idea of a spin-off or already planning incorporation, this session will help you understand the framework, avoid common pitfalls, and make informed, confident choices.

Date: Tuesday, 10 March 2025, 08h00-ca. 10h00
Doors open: 7h45
Venue: ETH AI Center, OAT S, Andreasstrasse 5, 8092 Zurich