Desafia Switzerland
Sustainability

Spanish sutainable startups

across Zurich, Bern, St Gallen, and Lausanne

 

9 high-potential Spanish sustainability startups

The startups will benefit from business development workshops, company visits, and pitching at networking events to introduce their solutions to Swiss investors, industry partners, and key figures in the innovation ecosystem.

Meet the 9 startups participating in a two-week immersive business program across Zurich, Lausanne, and Bern from May 12th to 23rd to establish sustainable growth pathways in Switzerland's innovative ecosystem.

By networking with peer founders and leading ecosystem players, the startups will have access to opportunities to support their growth within Switzerland and internationally

2025 Team Members

Juan Gutierrez
CTO

Agrolinera | agrolinera.com I Agritech

Transforms dairy farming by digitizing waste streams such as manure and whey, improving sustainability, resource efficiency, and environmental impact across agricultural operations.

Paz Vega
CEO

Aitaca | aitaca.io I Retail AI

Offers an AI-based virtual fitting room and size recommender that increases conversion rates and decreases return volumes for online fashion retailers.

Luca Venza
CEO

Distinkt | distinkt.tech I Nanotecnology

Develops anti-counterfeiting inks based on nanotechnology to secure luxury products, documents, and packaging through unique, tamper-proof authentication.

Daniel Hernandez
CEO

eSignus | esignus.com I Cybersecurity

Designs HASHWallet, a biometric-secured hardware wallet with mobile integration for managing blockchain assets and protecting digital credentials.

Maria Fernanda González
CEO

Planetai Space | planetai.space I Delivery Services

Combines satellite imagery and AI to map and measure natural capital, helping organizations make informed, sustainable resource management decisions.

María José Pedragoza
CEO

Revivack | revivack.com I Circularity

Provides blockchain-enabled infrastructure for brands to implement take-back systems that support recycling, reuse, and traceable sustainability reporting.

Adriel Sosa
CEO

Uncharted Therapeutics | arquimea.com/uncharted-therpaeutics I Aeropsace

Applies generative AI to explore drug-like molecules, enabling interactive design and faster early-stage drug discovery workflows.

Emilio Gallego
CEO

Verazial | verazial.com I Healtchare/Genomics

Develops iris-based biometric technology to improve identification and traceability in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.

Fernando Takaduma
CEO

WealthReader | wozalabs.com I Geospatial AI

Delivers AI-driven geospatial platforms that support sustainability monitoring, risk management, and environmental analysis across industries.

The 2025 Swiss Tour Timeline

 
Schlieren May 12th-13th
Bern 14th
Zurich 15th-16th
Lausanne 19th-21st
Bern 22nd
Zurich 23rd

2024 Team Members

Fernando Cabello-Astolfi
Co-founder & CEO

Devengo | devengo.com I Fintech

Devengo helps integrate companies' money flows into operational processes, whether it's massive real-time payouts or receiving pay-ins to make the reconciliation easy.

Juan Perez
Co-founder & CEO

Finboot | finboot.com I Blockchain

Finboot provides blockchain solutions for businesses, enhancing traceability and sustainability in supply chains.

Adrian Portillo
Lead Software Engineer

GoPlanner | goplanner.com I Planning Tools

GoPlanner simplifies team collaboration and project planning with intuitive tools.

Daniel Denes
CEO

Impressora | impressora.com I 3D Printing

Impressora empowers businesses with accessible and efficient 3D printing solutions.

Andrés Ramirez
Founder & CEO

Insttantt | insttantt.com I Delivery Services

Insttantt optimizes last-mile delivery with real-time tracking and scheduling.

Alexis las Heras
Co-founder & CEO

Lumio | lumio.com I Financial Planning

Lumio helps individuals make smarter financial decisions with personalized insights.

Victor Martin
Founder & CEO

Macco | macco.com I Robotics

Macco specializes in developing humanoid robots for various industries.

Jose Enrique Diaz Buzon
CFO

Scoobic | scoobic.com I Electric Vehicles

Scoobic offers sustainable electric delivery vehicles for urban logistics.

Cristina Muñoz
Director of Corporate Affairs and Legal

WealthReader | wealthreader.com I Wealth Management

WealthReader helps individuals track and grow their investments effectively.

Non-equity assistance

Funded by the EU ICEX

Manager

Venturelab
 

Future events

31.12.2025

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About us

Non-equity assistance

Desafía Switzerland is a public initiative sponsored by ICEX and Red.es that helps Spanish technology companies scale faster and globally.

ICEX Spain Trade and Investment is a public export promotion agency under the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Business. Its mission is to promote the internationalization of Spanish companies to enhance their competitiveness and add value to the Spanish economy while encouraging foreign investment in Spain. In collaboration with the Trade Commissions of Spain, ICEX provides a dedicated platform for companies and professionals interested in doing business with Spain, offering comprehensive access to all necessary information.

Red.es is the public corporate entity attached to the Ministry of Digital Transformation and The Civil Service. Red.es develops programs to boost the digital economy, innovation, entrepreneurship, training for young people and professionals and support for SMEs through the promotion of efficient and intensive use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).
 

Manager

Venturelab

Venturelab has a 20-year track record of developing impactful startup programs and building relationships with institutions, investors, industry experts, academics, and innovators. Having worked with over 90% of Swiss-based startups, Venturelab has established a stellar reputation within its Swiss and international network spanning Europe, the U.S., Africa, and Asia. Its network of partners includes well-known corporates, leading academic institutions, and globally renowned investors.