Dietmar Grichnik

Avientus is revolutionizing the way goods move - Anything, Anywhere, Anytime. We develop fully electric, fixed-wing drones with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capabilities to autonomously transport a wide range of payloads, from parcels and food to medical supplies and spare parts, across both urban and rural environments. Our system enables bi-directional, autonomous logistics, opening up fast, flexible, and sustainable delivery routes, all without relying on existing infrastructure. What sets us apart? It’s not just the drone, it’s the system. Avientus combines intelligent route planning, autonomous payload handling, and seamless ground operations to deliver a fully automated logistics workflow, designed for effortless integration into existing supply chains. Proudly designed and built in Switzerland, we unite precision engineering with environmental responsibility. Why it matters? Our technology enables faster and more efficient delivery of essential goods, significantly reduces emissions compared to conventional methods such as cars and helicopters, and powers smarter, cleaner logistics networks for the future.

AlpinaSana, co-founded by researchers from HSG and ETH, addresses an often overlooked healthcare challenge: malnutrition. 20-60% of hospitalized patients and over 50% of elderly individuals in retirement homes suffer from malnutrition, primarily due to insufficient food tracking and the low acceptance of current foods for special medical purposes (FSMP). Introducing a fully autonomous, AI-based food tracker and patient-centric FSMP, AlpinaSana aims to effectively detect and treat malnutrition, thereby reducing its social and economic impacts. Our mission is to restore one of life’s greatest pleasures: the enjoyment of food.

Switzerland Innovation Park Ost is the hub for innovation and collaboration in Eastern Switzerland. We connect companies, startups, and universities to co-create solutions for some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Together with our partners – Empa, Kantonsspital St.Gallen, University of St.Gallen, Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences OST, RhySearch, and Startfeld – we form an ecosystem that accelerates the transformation of research results into market-ready products and services. Our mission: Connecting industry, science, and education: We foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders to enhance the innovation potential of Eastern Switzerland and develop new, future-oriented technologies and services. Identifying and implementing flagship projects: We focus on pioneering initiatives that not only boost the region’s competitiveness but also create future-oriented jobs and ecosystems. ___________________________________________________________ Switzerland Innovation Park Ost ist die Drehscheibe für Innovation und Zusammenarbeit in der Ostschweiz. Wir bringen Unternehmen, Start-ups und Universitäten zusammen, um gemeinsam Lösungen für einige der drängendsten globalen Herausforderungen zu entwickeln. Mit unseren Partnern – der Empa, dem Kantonsspital St.Gallen, der Universität St.Gallen, der Ostschweizer Fachhochschule OST, RhySearch und Startfeld – schaffen wir ein Ökosystem, das die Umsetzung von Forschungsergebnissen in marktreife Produkte und Dienstleistungen beschleunigt. Unsere Mission: Industrie, Wissenschaft und Bildung vernetzen: Wir fördern die Zusammenarbeit zwischen verschiedenen Akteuren, um die Innovationskraft der Ostschweiz zu stärken und neue, zukunftsweisende Technologien und Dienstleistungen zu entwickeln. Leuchtturmprojekte identifizieren und umsetzen: Wir setzen auf wegweisende Projekte, die nicht nur die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der Region erhöhen, sondern auch Arbeitsplätze und Ökosysteme der Zukunft schaffen.

CareerOS: A whole new way for university students to land their dream job. In today’s job market, finding job listings is easy—but landing your dream role is the real challenge. Why? With so many job boards, it’s all too common to apply, submit a resume, and then… wait. At CareerOS, we know that success goes beyond the basics. Securing your ideal position means building a network, connecting with advocates, and staying organized at every step. That’s where CareerOS comes in: the one place to organize, manage, and execute your job search effectively. CareerOS helps students and professionals advance their careers by providing tools to connect with key decision-makers, strategically network, and organize every aspect of their job search in one platform. We’re here to help you move past the job search grind and make strides toward a career you’re passionate about.

For developing innovative ideas into marketable products, Switzerland Innovation offers domestic and foreign companies the best locations in Switzerland: first-class accessibility, close to universities, suitable for further expansion, and in attractive areas. Switzerland Innovation – connecting great minds.

Sinpex offers cutting-edge NLP technologies embedded in a web application that is offered as a cloud or on-premise solution for our customers. We help financial institutions and top management consulting firms to manage regulatory and mandated compliance processes, with a strong focus on KYC processes. We automate unpleasant manual compliance and KYC processes to increase efficiency while reducing risk. With our application, our customers are able to onboard their customers faster, with lower costs, risks and manual efforts. Simple. Fast. Accurate.

𝐂𝐨-𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞. Your private operating system to set up investment vehicles, collect commitments from your network, close your deals, and manage your portfolio. Carefully designed for: Family Offices, Asset Managers, PE Firms, VC Funds, Syndicate Leads, Business Angel Networks.

Prognolite enables relevant data insights for the food sector. We automatically evaluate & display all your data in one place – neat, intuitive & accessible at any time. Thanks to the visualized evaluations, your business receives support for planning & controlling. This allows to save costs and, at the same time, realize opportunities for better performance. And no matter whether local manager or COO: With the individual views, everyone receives the data that is tailored to their needs.

First Stop Health provides care that people love. Patients can talk with doctors or counselors 24/7 via app, website or with a call. We help them save time and money with convenient, high-quality care, while helping employers save on diverted healthcare costs and reduce high-cost healthcare claims. Our Telemedicine, Virtual Primary Care and Virtual Mental Health solutions are available as an employee benefit.

ClubKviar is your private concierge for high-end dining. Launched in January 2012, ClubKviar is a members only gastronomic club that offers you a hand picked selection of a city's top restaurants coupled with a simple online reservation service, member benefits and Personal Concierge to manage your bookings. We take care of the entire reservation process enabling a seamless experience. This is clever dining in style. ClubKviar is a venture-backed business and has offices in Barcelona, Madrid & Paris and works with over 300 restaurant partners.

We strive to connect Marketing and Corporate Social Responsibility. As Market Leaders for digital infrastructures in the field of donation, coroporate giving and charity, we provide customized solutions for all types of companies. With our solutions, your social responsibility can make an essential difference in your companies Marketing Performance. www.particulate.de

Avientus is revolutionizing the way goods move - Anything, Anywhere, Anytime. We develop fully electric, fixed-wing drones with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capabilities to autonomously transport a wide range of payloads, from parcels and food to medical supplies and spare parts, across both urban and rural environments. Our system enables bi-directional, autonomous logistics, opening up fast, flexible, and sustainable delivery routes, all without relying on existing infrastructure. What sets us apart? It’s not just the drone, it’s the system. Avientus combines intelligent route planning, autonomous payload handling, and seamless ground operations to deliver a fully automated logistics workflow, designed for effortless integration into existing supply chains. Proudly designed and built in Switzerland, we unite precision engineering with environmental responsibility. Why it matters? Our technology enables faster and more efficient delivery of essential goods, significantly reduces emissions compared to conventional methods such as cars and helicopters, and powers smarter, cleaner logistics networks for the future.

AlpinaSana, co-founded by researchers from HSG and ETH, addresses an often overlooked healthcare challenge: malnutrition. 20-60% of hospitalized patients and over 50% of elderly individuals in retirement homes suffer from malnutrition, primarily due to insufficient food tracking and the low acceptance of current foods for special medical purposes (FSMP). Introducing a fully autonomous, AI-based food tracker and patient-centric FSMP, AlpinaSana aims to effectively detect and treat malnutrition, thereby reducing its social and economic impacts. Our mission is to restore one of life’s greatest pleasures: the enjoyment of food.

Backing the Unique, the Mavericks, the Outliers b2venture is a European venture firm, leveraging the power of generations to shape tomorrow. We invest at the earliest stages in the best ideas and the brightest minds so they can take flight.

Switzerland Innovation Park Ost is the hub for innovation and collaboration in Eastern Switzerland. We connect companies, startups, and universities to co-create solutions for some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Together with our partners – Empa, Kantonsspital St.Gallen, University of St.Gallen, Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences OST, RhySearch, and Startfeld – we form an ecosystem that accelerates the transformation of research results into market-ready products and services. Our mission: Connecting industry, science, and education: We foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders to enhance the innovation potential of Eastern Switzerland and develop new, future-oriented technologies and services. Identifying and implementing flagship projects: We focus on pioneering initiatives that not only boost the region’s competitiveness but also create future-oriented jobs and ecosystems. ___________________________________________________________ Switzerland Innovation Park Ost ist die Drehscheibe für Innovation und Zusammenarbeit in der Ostschweiz. Wir bringen Unternehmen, Start-ups und Universitäten zusammen, um gemeinsam Lösungen für einige der drängendsten globalen Herausforderungen zu entwickeln. Mit unseren Partnern – der Empa, dem Kantonsspital St.Gallen, der Universität St.Gallen, der Ostschweizer Fachhochschule OST, RhySearch und Startfeld – schaffen wir ein Ökosystem, das die Umsetzung von Forschungsergebnissen in marktreife Produkte und Dienstleistungen beschleunigt. Unsere Mission: Industrie, Wissenschaft und Bildung vernetzen: Wir fördern die Zusammenarbeit zwischen verschiedenen Akteuren, um die Innovationskraft der Ostschweiz zu stärken und neue, zukunftsweisende Technologien und Dienstleistungen zu entwickeln. Leuchtturmprojekte identifizieren und umsetzen: Wir setzen auf wegweisende Projekte, die nicht nur die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der Region erhöhen, sondern auch Arbeitsplätze und Ökosysteme der Zukunft schaffen.

Since 2022, w3.group has been a cornerstone of the Web3 community, providing a comprehensive ecosystem that includes investment funds, co-working and event spaces, token infrastructure, and media services. Located in Berlin, our goal is to drive digital innovation and support the growth of Web3, ensuring that the benefits of this technology are accessible to all. Our ecosystem: • w3.fund: Next Generation Investment House with two funds: - w3.ventures: Content & Community Driven VC - w3.wave: Navigating Liquid Crypto Markets • w3.hub: Berlin’s Home of Web3 • w3.vision: Community-Owned Media Network • w3.labs: Adopting Digital Assets