BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Switzerland Innovation Park Ost - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/ X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Switzerland Innovation Park Ost REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Zurich BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250930T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250930T190000 DTSTAMP:20260805T164504 CREATED:20250616T112335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T085354Z UID:10000454-1759235400-1759258800@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Photonic Sensing for Environment and Health DESCRIPTION:Starting today. Get started tomorrow.\n \n \n \n \n Startfeld Diamant is the St.Galler Kantonalbank’s award for innovative companies in Eastern Switzerland and will be presented for the fourteenth time in 2025. \nThe prize is endowed with a total of CHF 60\,000. The nominated companies are supported and promoted with advice and management coaching. And even more importantly\, the young companies gain access to a broad network of knowledge and contacts throughout Eastern Switzerland. \nThe St.Galler Kantonalbank also awards a public prize worth CHF 2\,500 and a rough diamond worth CHF 10\,000. Participation is definitely worth it! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The event shortly \n \n \n \n The application process for the Starting Field Diamonds is divided into two steps. In a first step\, a preliminary jury will nominate six finalists from all the applications received – three in the “Development Phase” category and three in the “Ideas Phase” category. \nIn the second step\, the business model of the nominated startups is critically examined and further optimized in cooperation with experts. In addition\, startups benefit from communication measures that significantly increase the visibility of their idea or product. \nThe application is made via the St.Galler Kantonalbank website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most important information in brief \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date\n \n\n \nTarget group : Startups – from the idea to the commercial enterprise to the high-tech company\nRegion : Based in Eastern Switzerland\nFounded: not yet founded or after January 1\, 2019\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nBusiness model : Innovative business idea?\nPositioning : differentiation in the market?\nCompetence & Team : Know-how and partnerships?\nFinances : Understandable financial plan?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prize money\n \n\n \nDiamond : 30\,000 francs\nRough diamond : 10\,000 francs\nFinalists: 5\,000 Swiss francs each\n\nIn addition to the prize money\, all finalists will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive management seminars\, receive media coverage and access to an innovation-oriented network. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Language\n \n\n January 19\, 2025 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 19\, 2025 \n \n \n \n Application phase: Startups from Eastern Switzerland can apply for the Startfeld Diamond until January 19. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 01 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n In February\, the public can cast their vote for their favorite startup. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 2025 \n \n \n \n From all applications\, three startups from the “Diamond” category and three from the “Rough Diamond” category will be nominated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - April 2025 \n \n \n \n The nominated startups can optimize their business model in management seminars. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2025 \n \n \n \n The finalists present their optimized concepts to the jury. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 4\, 2025 \n \n \n \n The winners from each category will be announced at the awards ceremony. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Starting field diamond \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More info URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/pfas-restriction-workshop-3/ LOCATION:Empa\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 5\, St. Gallen CATEGORIES:For those interested in innovation,Innovation Forum,Networking,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251021T114500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251021T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T164505 CREATED:20241119T103126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T101945Z UID:10000344-1761047100-1761051600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Startfeld Partner Lunch DESCRIPTION:Starting today. Get started tomorrow.\n \n \n \n \n Startfeld Diamant is the St.Galler Kantonalbank’s award for innovative companies in Eastern Switzerland and will be presented for the fourteenth time in 2025. \nThe prize is endowed with a total of CHF 60\,000. The nominated companies are supported and promoted with advice and management coaching. And even more importantly\, the young companies gain access to a broad network of knowledge and contacts throughout Eastern Switzerland. \nThe St.Galler Kantonalbank also awards a public prize worth CHF 2\,500 and a rough diamond worth CHF 10\,000. Participation is definitely worth it! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The event shortly \n \n \n \n The application process for the Starting Field Diamonds is divided into two steps. In a first step\, a preliminary jury will nominate six finalists from all the applications received – three in the “Development Phase” category and three in the “Ideas Phase” category. \nIn the second step\, the business model of the nominated startups is critically examined and further optimized in cooperation with experts. In addition\, startups benefit from communication measures that significantly increase the visibility of their idea or product. \nThe application is made via the St.Galler Kantonalbank website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most important information in brief \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date\n \n\n \nTarget group : Startups – from the idea to the commercial enterprise to the high-tech company\nRegion : Based in Eastern Switzerland\nFounded: not yet founded or after January 1\, 2019\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nBusiness model : Innovative business idea?\nPositioning : differentiation in the market?\nCompetence & Team : Know-how and partnerships?\nFinances : Understandable financial plan?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prize money\n \n\n \nDiamond : 30\,000 francs\nRough diamond : 10\,000 francs\nFinalists: 5\,000 Swiss francs each\n\nIn addition to the prize money\, all finalists will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive management seminars\, receive media coverage and access to an innovation-oriented network. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Language\n \n\n January 19\, 2025 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 19\, 2025 \n \n \n \n Application phase: Startups from Eastern Switzerland can apply for the Startfeld Diamond until January 19. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 01 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n In February\, the public can cast their vote for their favorite startup. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 2025 \n \n \n \n From all applications\, three startups from the “Diamond” category and three from the “Rough Diamond” category will be nominated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - April 2025 \n \n \n \n The nominated startups can optimize their business model in management seminars. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2025 \n \n \n \n The finalists present their optimized concepts to the jury. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 4\, 2025 \n \n \n \n The winners from each category will be announced at the awards ceremony. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Starting field diamond \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More info URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/service-provider-lunch-creative-capsule-9/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20240423_111939-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251028T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251028T180000 DTSTAMP:20260805T164505 CREATED:20250718T123959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T181927Z UID:10000467-1761667200-1761674400@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Beer at 4! at the OST in Rapperswil DESCRIPTION:Starting today. Get started tomorrow.\n \n \n \n \n Startfeld Diamant is the St.Galler Kantonalbank’s award for innovative companies in Eastern Switzerland and will be presented for the fourteenth time in 2025. \nThe prize is endowed with a total of CHF 60\,000. The nominated companies are supported and promoted with advice and management coaching. And even more importantly\, the young companies gain access to a broad network of knowledge and contacts throughout Eastern Switzerland. \nThe St.Galler Kantonalbank also awards a public prize worth CHF 2\,500 and a rough diamond worth CHF 10\,000. Participation is definitely worth it! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The event shortly \n \n \n \n The application process for the Starting Field Diamonds is divided into two steps. In a first step\, a preliminary jury will nominate six finalists from all the applications received – three in the “Development Phase” category and three in the “Ideas Phase” category. \nIn the second step\, the business model of the nominated startups is critically examined and further optimized in cooperation with experts. In addition\, startups benefit from communication measures that significantly increase the visibility of their idea or product. \nThe application is made via the St.Galler Kantonalbank website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most important information in brief \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date\n \n\n \nTarget group : Startups – from the idea to the commercial enterprise to the high-tech company\nRegion : Based in Eastern Switzerland\nFounded: not yet founded or after January 1\, 2019\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nBusiness model : Innovative business idea?\nPositioning : differentiation in the market?\nCompetence & Team : Know-how and partnerships?\nFinances : Understandable financial plan?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prize money\n \n\n \nDiamond : 30\,000 francs\nRough diamond : 10\,000 francs\nFinalists: 5\,000 Swiss francs each\n\nIn addition to the prize money\, all finalists will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive management seminars\, receive media coverage and access to an innovation-oriented network. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Language\n \n\n January 19\, 2025 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 19\, 2025 \n \n \n \n Application phase: Startups from Eastern Switzerland can apply for the Startfeld Diamond until January 19. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 01 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n In February\, the public can cast their vote for their favorite startup. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 2025 \n \n \n \n From all applications\, three startups from the “Diamond” category and three from the “Rough Diamond” category will be nominated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - April 2025 \n \n \n \n The nominated startups can optimize their business model in management seminars. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2025 \n \n \n \n The finalists present their optimized concepts to the jury. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 4\, 2025 \n \n \n \n The winners from each category will be announced at the awards ceremony. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Starting field diamond \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More info URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/beer-at-4-12/ LOCATION:FH OST\, Campus Rapperswil-Jona\, Oberseestrasse 10\, Rapperswil\, 8640\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For investors,For SMEs,For startups,For those interested in innovation,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Beitragsbild-Bier-um-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251029T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251029T170000 DTSTAMP:20260805T164505 CREATED:20250709T090730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T181911Z UID:10000461-1761728400-1761757200@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Forum Chemical Recycling: Overcoming Barriers DESCRIPTION:Starting today. Get started tomorrow.\n \n \n \n \n Startfeld Diamant is the St.Galler Kantonalbank’s award for innovative companies in Eastern Switzerland and will be presented for the fourteenth time in 2025. \nThe prize is endowed with a total of CHF 60\,000. The nominated companies are supported and promoted with advice and management coaching. And even more importantly\, the young companies gain access to a broad network of knowledge and contacts throughout Eastern Switzerland. \nThe St.Galler Kantonalbank also awards a public prize worth CHF 2\,500 and a rough diamond worth CHF 10\,000. Participation is definitely worth it! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The event shortly \n \n \n \n The application process for the Starting Field Diamonds is divided into two steps. In a first step\, a preliminary jury will nominate six finalists from all the applications received – three in the “Development Phase” category and three in the “Ideas Phase” category. \nIn the second step\, the business model of the nominated startups is critically examined and further optimized in cooperation with experts. In addition\, startups benefit from communication measures that significantly increase the visibility of their idea or product. \nThe application is made via the St.Galler Kantonalbank website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most important information in brief \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date\n \n\n \nTarget group : Startups – from the idea to the commercial enterprise to the high-tech company\nRegion : Based in Eastern Switzerland\nFounded: not yet founded or after January 1\, 2019\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nBusiness model : Innovative business idea?\nPositioning : differentiation in the market?\nCompetence & Team : Know-how and partnerships?\nFinances : Understandable financial plan?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prize money\n \n\n \nDiamond : 30\,000 francs\nRough diamond : 10\,000 francs\nFinalists: 5\,000 Swiss francs each\n\nIn addition to the prize money\, all finalists will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive management seminars\, receive media coverage and access to an innovation-oriented network. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Language\n \n\n January 19\, 2025 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 19\, 2025 \n \n \n \n Application phase: Startups from Eastern Switzerland can apply for the Startfeld Diamond until January 19. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 01 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n In February\, the public can cast their vote for their favorite startup. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 2025 \n \n \n \n From all applications\, three startups from the “Diamond” category and three from the “Rough Diamond” category will be nominated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - April 2025 \n \n \n \n The nominated startups can optimize their business model in management seminars. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2025 \n \n \n \n The finalists present their optimized concepts to the jury. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 4\, 2025 \n \n \n \n The winners from each category will be announced at the awards ceremony. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Starting field diamond \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More info URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/metrology-as-an-enabler-for-the-high-tech-industry/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Header_Chem.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251104T114500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251104T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T164505 CREATED:20241119T103814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T181820Z UID:10000342-1762256700-1762261200@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Starting field Partner Lunch DESCRIPTION:Starting today. Get started tomorrow.\n \n \n \n \n Startfeld Diamant is the St.Galler Kantonalbank’s award for innovative companies in Eastern Switzerland and will be presented for the fourteenth time in 2025. \nThe prize is endowed with a total of CHF 60\,000. The nominated companies are supported and promoted with advice and management coaching. And even more importantly\, the young companies gain access to a broad network of knowledge and contacts throughout Eastern Switzerland. \nThe St.Galler Kantonalbank also awards a public prize worth CHF 2\,500 and a rough diamond worth CHF 10\,000. Participation is definitely worth it! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The event shortly \n \n \n \n The application process for the Starting Field Diamonds is divided into two steps. In a first step\, a preliminary jury will nominate six finalists from all the applications received – three in the “Development Phase” category and three in the “Ideas Phase” category. \nIn the second step\, the business model of the nominated startups is critically examined and further optimized in cooperation with experts. In addition\, startups benefit from communication measures that significantly increase the visibility of their idea or product. \nThe application is made via the St.Galler Kantonalbank website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most important information in brief \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date\n \n\n \nTarget group : Startups – from the idea to the commercial enterprise to the high-tech company\nRegion : Based in Eastern Switzerland\nFounded: not yet founded or after January 1\, 2019\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nBusiness model : Innovative business idea?\nPositioning : differentiation in the market?\nCompetence & Team : Know-how and partnerships?\nFinances : Understandable financial plan?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prize money\n \n\n \nDiamond : 30\,000 francs\nRough diamond : 10\,000 francs\nFinalists: 5\,000 Swiss francs each\n\nIn addition to the prize money\, all finalists will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive management seminars\, receive media coverage and access to an innovation-oriented network. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Language\n \n\n January 19\, 2025 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 19\, 2025 \n \n \n \n Application phase: Startups from Eastern Switzerland can apply for the Startfeld Diamond until January 19. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 01 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n In February\, the public can cast their vote for their favorite startup. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 2025 \n \n \n \n From all applications\, three startups from the “Diamond” category and three from the “Rough Diamond” category will be nominated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - April 2025 \n \n \n \n The nominated startups can optimize their business model in management seminars. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2025 \n \n \n \n The finalists present their optimized concepts to the jury. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 4\, 2025 \n \n \n \n The winners from each category will be announced at the awards ceremony. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Starting field diamond \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More info URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/service-provider-lunch-creative-capsule-10/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image00010-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251111T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251111T203000 DTSTAMP:20260805T164505 CREATED:20241030T160036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T193154Z UID:10000340-1762882200-1762893000@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Starting field Investors Day DESCRIPTION:Starting today. Get started tomorrow.\n \n \n \n \n Startfeld Diamant is the St.Galler Kantonalbank’s award for innovative companies in Eastern Switzerland and will be presented for the fourteenth time in 2025. \nThe prize is endowed with a total of CHF 60\,000. The nominated companies are supported and promoted with advice and management coaching. And even more importantly\, the young companies gain access to a broad network of knowledge and contacts throughout Eastern Switzerland. \nThe St.Galler Kantonalbank also awards a public prize worth CHF 2\,500 and a rough diamond worth CHF 10\,000. Participation is definitely worth it! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The event shortly \n \n \n \n The application process for the Starting Field Diamonds is divided into two steps. In a first step\, a preliminary jury will nominate six finalists from all the applications received – three in the “Development Phase” category and three in the “Ideas Phase” category. \nIn the second step\, the business model of the nominated startups is critically examined and further optimized in cooperation with experts. In addition\, startups benefit from communication measures that significantly increase the visibility of their idea or product. \nThe application is made via the St.Galler Kantonalbank website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most important information in brief \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date\n \n\n \nTarget group : Startups – from the idea to the commercial enterprise to the high-tech company\nRegion : Based in Eastern Switzerland\nFounded: not yet founded or after January 1\, 2019\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nBusiness model : Innovative business idea?\nPositioning : differentiation in the market?\nCompetence & Team : Know-how and partnerships?\nFinances : Understandable financial plan?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prize money\n \n\n \nDiamond : 30\,000 francs\nRough diamond : 10\,000 francs\nFinalists: 5\,000 Swiss francs each\n\nIn addition to the prize money\, all finalists will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive management seminars\, receive media coverage and access to an innovation-oriented network. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Language\n \n\n January 19\, 2025 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 19\, 2025 \n \n \n \n Application phase: Startups from Eastern Switzerland can apply for the Startfeld Diamond until January 19. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 01 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n In February\, the public can cast their vote for their favorite startup. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 2025 \n \n \n \n From all applications\, three startups from the “Diamond” category and three from the “Rough Diamond” category will be nominated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - April 2025 \n \n \n \n The nominated startups can optimize their business model in management seminars. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2025 \n \n \n \n The finalists present their optimized concepts to the jury. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 4\, 2025 \n \n \n \n The winners from each category will be announced at the awards ceremony. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Starting field diamond \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More info URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/startfield-investors-day-2/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For investors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Beitragsbild-Investors-Forum-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251112T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251112T170000 DTSTAMP:20260805T164505 CREATED:20251104T102251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T150541Z UID:10000479-1762959600-1762966800@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Korea-Switzerland Meet-up DESCRIPTION:Starting today. Get started tomorrow.\n \n \n \n \n Startfeld Diamant is the St.Galler Kantonalbank’s award for innovative companies in Eastern Switzerland and will be presented for the fourteenth time in 2025. \nThe prize is endowed with a total of CHF 60\,000. The nominated companies are supported and promoted with advice and management coaching. And even more importantly\, the young companies gain access to a broad network of knowledge and contacts throughout Eastern Switzerland. \nThe St.Galler Kantonalbank also awards a public prize worth CHF 2\,500 and a rough diamond worth CHF 10\,000. Participation is definitely worth it! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The event shortly \n \n \n \n The application process for the Starting Field Diamonds is divided into two steps. In a first step\, a preliminary jury will nominate six finalists from all the applications received – three in the “Development Phase” category and three in the “Ideas Phase” category. \nIn the second step\, the business model of the nominated startups is critically examined and further optimized in cooperation with experts. In addition\, startups benefit from communication measures that significantly increase the visibility of their idea or product. \nThe application is made via the St.Galler Kantonalbank website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most important information in brief \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date\n \n\n \nTarget group : Startups – from the idea to the commercial enterprise to the high-tech company\nRegion : Based in Eastern Switzerland\nFounded: not yet founded or after January 1\, 2019\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nBusiness model : Innovative business idea?\nPositioning : differentiation in the market?\nCompetence & Team : Know-how and partnerships?\nFinances : Understandable financial plan?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prize money\n \n\n \nDiamond : 30\,000 francs\nRough diamond : 10\,000 francs\nFinalists: 5\,000 Swiss francs each\n\nIn addition to the prize money\, all finalists will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive management seminars\, receive media coverage and access to an innovation-oriented network. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Language\n \n\n January 19\, 2025 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 19\, 2025 \n \n \n \n Application phase: Startups from Eastern Switzerland can apply for the Startfeld Diamond until January 19. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 01 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n In February\, the public can cast their vote for their favorite startup. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 2025 \n \n \n \n From all applications\, three startups from the “Diamond” category and three from the “Rough Diamond” category will be nominated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - April 2025 \n \n \n \n The nominated startups can optimize their business model in management seminars. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2025 \n \n \n \n The finalists present their optimized concepts to the jury. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 4\, 2025 \n \n \n \n The winners from each category will be announced at the awards ceremony. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Starting field diamond \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More info URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/korea-switzerland-innovation-park-east-meet-up/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Efvent-Korea-Innovationspark.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251119T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251119T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T164505 CREATED:20250718T123230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T181912Z UID:10000463-1763553600-1763557200@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Startup Lunch Rapperswil DESCRIPTION:Starting today. Get started tomorrow.\n \n \n \n \n Startfeld Diamant is the St.Galler Kantonalbank’s award for innovative companies in Eastern Switzerland and will be presented for the fourteenth time in 2025. \nThe prize is endowed with a total of CHF 60\,000. The nominated companies are supported and promoted with advice and management coaching. And even more importantly\, the young companies gain access to a broad network of knowledge and contacts throughout Eastern Switzerland. \nThe St.Galler Kantonalbank also awards a public prize worth CHF 2\,500 and a rough diamond worth CHF 10\,000. Participation is definitely worth it! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The event shortly \n \n \n \n The application process for the Starting Field Diamonds is divided into two steps. In a first step\, a preliminary jury will nominate six finalists from all the applications received – three in the “Development Phase” category and three in the “Ideas Phase” category. \nIn the second step\, the business model of the nominated startups is critically examined and further optimized in cooperation with experts. In addition\, startups benefit from communication measures that significantly increase the visibility of their idea or product. \nThe application is made via the St.Galler Kantonalbank website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most important information in brief \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date\n \n\n \nTarget group : Startups – from the idea to the commercial enterprise to the high-tech company\nRegion : Based in Eastern Switzerland\nFounded: not yet founded or after January 1\, 2019\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nBusiness model : Innovative business idea?\nPositioning : differentiation in the market?\nCompetence & Team : Know-how and partnerships?\nFinances : Understandable financial plan?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prize money\n \n\n \nDiamond : 30\,000 francs\nRough diamond : 10\,000 francs\nFinalists: 5\,000 Swiss francs each\n\nIn addition to the prize money\, all finalists will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive management seminars\, receive media coverage and access to an innovation-oriented network. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Language\n \n\n January 19\, 2025 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 19\, 2025 \n \n \n \n Application phase: Startups from Eastern Switzerland can apply for the Startfeld Diamond until January 19. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 01 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n In February\, the public can cast their vote for their favorite startup. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 2025 \n \n \n \n From all applications\, three startups from the “Diamond” category and three from the “Rough Diamond” category will be nominated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - April 2025 \n \n \n \n The nominated startups can optimize their business model in management seminars. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2025 \n \n \n \n The finalists present their optimized concepts to the jury. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 4\, 2025 \n \n \n \n The winners from each category will be announced at the awards ceremony. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Starting field diamond \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More info URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/startup-lunch-rapperswil-3/ LOCATION:Startup Space Rapperswil\, New Jonastrasse 59\, Rapperswil-Jona\, St. Gallen\, 8640 CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_7329-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251127T114500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251127T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T164505 CREATED:20251107T065903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T075133Z UID:10000480-1764243900-1764248400@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Startfeld Partner Lunch - Wenger Vieli DESCRIPTION:Starting today. Get started tomorrow.\n \n \n \n \n Startfeld Diamant is the St.Galler Kantonalbank’s award for innovative companies in Eastern Switzerland and will be presented for the fourteenth time in 2025. \nThe prize is endowed with a total of CHF 60\,000. The nominated companies are supported and promoted with advice and management coaching. And even more importantly\, the young companies gain access to a broad network of knowledge and contacts throughout Eastern Switzerland. \nThe St.Galler Kantonalbank also awards a public prize worth CHF 2\,500 and a rough diamond worth CHF 10\,000. Participation is definitely worth it! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The event shortly \n \n \n \n The application process for the Starting Field Diamonds is divided into two steps. In a first step\, a preliminary jury will nominate six finalists from all the applications received – three in the “Development Phase” category and three in the “Ideas Phase” category. \nIn the second step\, the business model of the nominated startups is critically examined and further optimized in cooperation with experts. In addition\, startups benefit from communication measures that significantly increase the visibility of their idea or product. \nThe application is made via the St.Galler Kantonalbank website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most important information in brief \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date\n \n\n \nTarget group : Startups – from the idea to the commercial enterprise to the high-tech company\nRegion : Based in Eastern Switzerland\nFounded: not yet founded or after January 1\, 2019\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nBusiness model : Innovative business idea?\nPositioning : differentiation in the market?\nCompetence & Team : Know-how and partnerships?\nFinances : Understandable financial plan?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prize money\n \n\n \nDiamond : 30\,000 francs\nRough diamond : 10\,000 francs\nFinalists: 5\,000 Swiss francs each\n\nIn addition to the prize money\, all finalists will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive management seminars\, receive media coverage and access to an innovation-oriented network. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Language\n \n\n January 19\, 2025 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 19\, 2025 \n \n \n \n Application phase: Startups from Eastern Switzerland can apply for the Startfeld Diamond until January 19. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 01 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n In February\, the public can cast their vote for their favorite startup. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 2025 \n \n \n \n From all applications\, three startups from the “Diamond” category and three from the “Rough Diamond” category will be nominated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - April 2025 \n \n \n \n The nominated startups can optimize their business model in management seminars. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2025 \n \n \n \n The finalists present their optimized concepts to the jury. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 4\, 2025 \n \n \n \n The winners from each category will be announced at the awards ceremony. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Starting field diamond \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More info URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/partner-lunch-wengervieli/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/image00014-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251202T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251202T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T164505 CREATED:20251027T152009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T074646Z UID:10000476-1764676800-1764680400@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Startup Lunch at the OST - Campus Rapperswil DESCRIPTION:Starting today. Get started tomorrow.\n \n \n \n \n Startfeld Diamant is the St.Galler Kantonalbank’s award for innovative companies in Eastern Switzerland and will be presented for the fourteenth time in 2025. \nThe prize is endowed with a total of CHF 60\,000. The nominated companies are supported and promoted with advice and management coaching. And even more importantly\, the young companies gain access to a broad network of knowledge and contacts throughout Eastern Switzerland. \nThe St.Galler Kantonalbank also awards a public prize worth CHF 2\,500 and a rough diamond worth CHF 10\,000. Participation is definitely worth it! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The event shortly \n \n \n \n The application process for the Starting Field Diamonds is divided into two steps. In a first step\, a preliminary jury will nominate six finalists from all the applications received – three in the “Development Phase” category and three in the “Ideas Phase” category. \nIn the second step\, the business model of the nominated startups is critically examined and further optimized in cooperation with experts. In addition\, startups benefit from communication measures that significantly increase the visibility of their idea or product. \nThe application is made via the St.Galler Kantonalbank website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most important information in brief \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date\n \n\n \nTarget group : Startups – from the idea to the commercial enterprise to the high-tech company\nRegion : Based in Eastern Switzerland\nFounded: not yet founded or after January 1\, 2019\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nBusiness model : Innovative business idea?\nPositioning : differentiation in the market?\nCompetence & Team : Know-how and partnerships?\nFinances : Understandable financial plan?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prize money\n \n\n \nDiamond : 30\,000 francs\nRough diamond : 10\,000 francs\nFinalists: 5\,000 Swiss francs each\n\nIn addition to the prize money\, all finalists will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive management seminars\, receive media coverage and access to an innovation-oriented network. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Language\n \n\n January 19\, 2025 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 19\, 2025 \n \n \n \n Application phase: Startups from Eastern Switzerland can apply for the Startfeld Diamond until January 19. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 01 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n In February\, the public can cast their vote for their favorite startup. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 2025 \n \n \n \n From all applications\, three startups from the “Diamond” category and three from the “Rough Diamond” category will be nominated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - April 2025 \n \n \n \n The nominated startups can optimize their business model in management seminars. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2025 \n \n \n \n The finalists present their optimized concepts to the jury. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 4\, 2025 \n \n \n \n The winners from each category will be announced at the awards ceremony. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Starting field diamond \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More info URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/startup-lunch-rapperswil-4/ LOCATION:FH OST\, Campus Rapperswil-Jona\, Oberseestrasse 10\, Rapperswil\, 8640\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20240930_151042665_iOS-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251203T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251203T120000 DTSTAMP:20260805T164505 CREATED:20251024T083253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T181927Z UID:10000486-1764748800-1764763200@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Growing old at home - an opportunity for real estate companies DESCRIPTION:Content is protected. URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/growing-old-at-home-an-opportunity-for-real-estate-companies/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251209T114500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251209T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T164505 CREATED:20250124T151916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T151916Z UID:10000360-1765280700-1765285200@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Service provider lunch: Creative Capsule DESCRIPTION:Starting today. Get started tomorrow.\n \n \n \n \n Startfeld Diamant is the St.Galler Kantonalbank’s award for innovative companies in Eastern Switzerland and will be presented for the fourteenth time in 2025. \nThe prize is endowed with a total of CHF 60\,000. The nominated companies are supported and promoted with advice and management coaching. And even more importantly\, the young companies gain access to a broad network of knowledge and contacts throughout Eastern Switzerland. \nThe St.Galler Kantonalbank also awards a public prize worth CHF 2\,500 and a rough diamond worth CHF 10\,000. Participation is definitely worth it! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The event shortly \n \n \n \n The application process for the Starting Field Diamonds is divided into two steps. In a first step\, a preliminary jury will nominate six finalists from all the applications received – three in the “Development Phase” category and three in the “Ideas Phase” category. \nIn the second step\, the business model of the nominated startups is critically examined and further optimized in cooperation with experts. In addition\, startups benefit from communication measures that significantly increase the visibility of their idea or product. \nThe application is made via the St.Galler Kantonalbank website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most important information in brief \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date\n \n\n \nTarget group : Startups – from the idea to the commercial enterprise to the high-tech company\nRegion : Based in Eastern Switzerland\nFounded: not yet founded or after January 1\, 2019\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nBusiness model : Innovative business idea?\nPositioning : differentiation in the market?\nCompetence & Team : Know-how and partnerships?\nFinances : Understandable financial plan?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prize money\n \n\n \nDiamond : 30\,000 francs\nRough diamond : 10\,000 francs\nFinalists: 5\,000 Swiss francs each\n\nIn addition to the prize money\, all finalists will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive management seminars\, receive media coverage and access to an innovation-oriented network. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Language\n \n\n January 19\, 2025 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 19\, 2025 \n \n \n \n Application phase: Startups from Eastern Switzerland can apply for the Startfeld Diamond until January 19. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 01 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n In February\, the public can cast their vote for their favorite startup. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 2025 \n \n \n \n From all applications\, three startups from the “Diamond” category and three from the “Rough Diamond” category will be nominated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - April 2025 \n \n \n \n The nominated startups can optimize their business model in management seminars. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2025 \n \n \n \n The finalists present their optimized concepts to the jury. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 4\, 2025 \n \n \n \n The winners from each category will be announced at the awards ceremony. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Starting field diamond \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More info URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/service-provider-lunch-creative-capsule-2/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_4225-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251211T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251211T180000 DTSTAMP:20260805T164505 CREATED:20250228T162533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T181846Z UID:10000410-1765468800-1765476000@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Beer at 4! DESCRIPTION:Starting today. Get started tomorrow.\n \n \n \n \n Startfeld Diamant is the St.Galler Kantonalbank’s award for innovative companies in Eastern Switzerland and will be presented for the fourteenth time in 2025. \nThe prize is endowed with a total of CHF 60\,000. The nominated companies are supported and promoted with advice and management coaching. And even more importantly\, the young companies gain access to a broad network of knowledge and contacts throughout Eastern Switzerland. \nThe St.Galler Kantonalbank also awards a public prize worth CHF 2\,500 and a rough diamond worth CHF 10\,000. Participation is definitely worth it! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The event shortly \n \n \n \n The application process for the Starting Field Diamonds is divided into two steps. In a first step\, a preliminary jury will nominate six finalists from all the applications received – three in the “Development Phase” category and three in the “Ideas Phase” category. \nIn the second step\, the business model of the nominated startups is critically examined and further optimized in cooperation with experts. In addition\, startups benefit from communication measures that significantly increase the visibility of their idea or product. \nThe application is made via the St.Galler Kantonalbank website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most important information in brief \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date\n \n\n \nTarget group : Startups – from the idea to the commercial enterprise to the high-tech company\nRegion : Based in Eastern Switzerland\nFounded: not yet founded or after January 1\, 2019\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nBusiness model : Innovative business idea?\nPositioning : differentiation in the market?\nCompetence & Team : Know-how and partnerships?\nFinances : Understandable financial plan?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prize money\n \n\n \nDiamond : 30\,000 francs\nRough diamond : 10\,000 francs\nFinalists: 5\,000 Swiss francs each\n\nIn addition to the prize money\, all finalists will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive management seminars\, receive media coverage and access to an innovation-oriented network. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Language\n \n\n January 19\, 2025 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 19\, 2025 \n \n \n \n Application phase: Startups from Eastern Switzerland can apply for the Startfeld Diamond until January 19. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 01 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n In February\, the public can cast their vote for their favorite startup. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 2025 \n \n \n \n From all applications\, three startups from the “Diamond” category and three from the “Rough Diamond” category will be nominated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - April 2025 \n \n \n \n The nominated startups can optimize their business model in management seminars. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2025 \n \n \n \n The finalists present their optimized concepts to the jury. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 4\, 2025 \n \n \n \n The winners from each category will be announced at the awards ceremony. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Starting field diamond \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More info URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/beer-at-4-9/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For investors,For SMEs,For startups,For those interested in innovation,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Beitragsbild-Bier-um-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260115 DTSTAMP:20260805T164505 CREATED:20251124T134259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T134316Z UID:10000493-1768348800-1768435199@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:LinkedIn Masterclass - Unlock your Professional Potential DESCRIPTION:Starting today. Get started tomorrow.\n \n \n \n \n Startfeld Diamant is the St.Galler Kantonalbank’s award for innovative companies in Eastern Switzerland and will be presented for the fourteenth time in 2025. \nThe prize is endowed with a total of CHF 60\,000. The nominated companies are supported and promoted with advice and management coaching. And even more importantly\, the young companies gain access to a broad network of knowledge and contacts throughout Eastern Switzerland. \nThe St.Galler Kantonalbank also awards a public prize worth CHF 2\,500 and a rough diamond worth CHF 10\,000. Participation is definitely worth it! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The event shortly \n \n \n \n The application process for the Starting Field Diamonds is divided into two steps. In a first step\, a preliminary jury will nominate six finalists from all the applications received – three in the “Development Phase” category and three in the “Ideas Phase” category. \nIn the second step\, the business model of the nominated startups is critically examined and further optimized in cooperation with experts. In addition\, startups benefit from communication measures that significantly increase the visibility of their idea or product. \nThe application is made via the St.Galler Kantonalbank website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most important information in brief \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date\n \n\n \nTarget group : Startups – from the idea to the commercial enterprise to the high-tech company\nRegion : Based in Eastern Switzerland\nFounded: not yet founded or after January 1\, 2019\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nBusiness model : Innovative business idea?\nPositioning : differentiation in the market?\nCompetence & Team : Know-how and partnerships?\nFinances : Understandable financial plan?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prize money\n \n\n \nDiamond : 30\,000 francs\nRough diamond : 10\,000 francs\nFinalists: 5\,000 Swiss francs each\n\nIn addition to the prize money\, all finalists will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive management seminars\, receive media coverage and access to an innovation-oriented network. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Language\n \n\n January 19\, 2025 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 19\, 2025 \n \n \n \n Application phase: Startups from Eastern Switzerland can apply for the Startfeld Diamond until January 19. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 01 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n In February\, the public can cast their vote for their favorite startup. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 2025 \n \n \n \n From all applications\, three startups from the “Diamond” category and three from the “Rough Diamond” category will be nominated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - April 2025 \n \n \n \n The nominated startups can optimize their business model in management seminars. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2025 \n \n \n \n The finalists present their optimized concepts to the jury. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 4\, 2025 \n \n \n \n The winners from each category will be announced at the awards ceremony. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Starting field diamond \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More info URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/linkedin-masterclass-unlock-your-professional-potential/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For investors,For SMEs,For startups,For those interested in innovation,Innovation Forum,Networking,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Masterclass-Linkedin.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260114T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260114T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T164505 CREATED:20251216T082417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T062128Z UID:10000543-1768392000-1768395600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Microsoft Roadshow @ Switzerland Innovation Park East DESCRIPTION:Starting today. Get started tomorrow.\n \n \n \n \n Startfeld Diamant is the St.Galler Kantonalbank’s award for innovative companies in Eastern Switzerland and will be presented for the fourteenth time in 2025. \nThe prize is endowed with a total of CHF 60\,000. The nominated companies are supported and promoted with advice and management coaching. And even more importantly\, the young companies gain access to a broad network of knowledge and contacts throughout Eastern Switzerland. \nThe St.Galler Kantonalbank also awards a public prize worth CHF 2\,500 and a rough diamond worth CHF 10\,000. Participation is definitely worth it! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The event shortly \n \n \n \n The application process for the Starting Field Diamonds is divided into two steps. In a first step\, a preliminary jury will nominate six finalists from all the applications received – three in the “Development Phase” category and three in the “Ideas Phase” category. \nIn the second step\, the business model of the nominated startups is critically examined and further optimized in cooperation with experts. In addition\, startups benefit from communication measures that significantly increase the visibility of their idea or product. \nThe application is made via the St.Galler Kantonalbank website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most important information in brief \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date\n \n\n \nTarget group : Startups – from the idea to the commercial enterprise to the high-tech company\nRegion : Based in Eastern Switzerland\nFounded: not yet founded or after January 1\, 2019\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nBusiness model : Innovative business idea?\nPositioning : differentiation in the market?\nCompetence & Team : Know-how and partnerships?\nFinances : Understandable financial plan?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prize money\n \n\n \nDiamond : 30\,000 francs\nRough diamond : 10\,000 francs\nFinalists: 5\,000 Swiss francs each\n\nIn addition to the prize money\, all finalists will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive management seminars\, receive media coverage and access to an innovation-oriented network. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Language\n \n\n January 19\, 2025 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 19\, 2025 \n \n \n \n Application phase: Startups from Eastern Switzerland can apply for the Startfeld Diamond until January 19. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 01 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n In February\, the public can cast their vote for their favorite startup. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 2025 \n \n \n \n From all applications\, three startups from the “Diamond” category and three from the “Rough Diamond” category will be nominated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - April 2025 \n \n \n \n The nominated startups can optimize their business model in management seminars. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2025 \n \n \n \n The finalists present their optimized concepts to the jury. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 4\, 2025 \n \n \n \n The winners from each category will be announced at the awards ceremony. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Starting field diamond \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More info URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/microsoft-roadshow-switzerland-innovation-park-east/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Design-ohne-Titel-2-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260203T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260203T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T164505 CREATED:20251201T131958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T133904Z UID:10000495-1770120000-1770123600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Startup Lunch Rapperswil DESCRIPTION:Starting today. Get started tomorrow.\n \n \n \n \n Startfeld Diamant is the St.Galler Kantonalbank’s award for innovative companies in Eastern Switzerland and will be presented for the fourteenth time in 2025. \nThe prize is endowed with a total of CHF 60\,000. The nominated companies are supported and promoted with advice and management coaching. And even more importantly\, the young companies gain access to a broad network of knowledge and contacts throughout Eastern Switzerland. \nThe St.Galler Kantonalbank also awards a public prize worth CHF 2\,500 and a rough diamond worth CHF 10\,000. Participation is definitely worth it! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The event shortly \n \n \n \n The application process for the Starting Field Diamonds is divided into two steps. In a first step\, a preliminary jury will nominate six finalists from all the applications received – three in the “Development Phase” category and three in the “Ideas Phase” category. \nIn the second step\, the business model of the nominated startups is critically examined and further optimized in cooperation with experts. In addition\, startups benefit from communication measures that significantly increase the visibility of their idea or product. \nThe application is made via the St.Galler Kantonalbank website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most important information in brief \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date\n \n\n \nTarget group : Startups – from the idea to the commercial enterprise to the high-tech company\nRegion : Based in Eastern Switzerland\nFounded: not yet founded or after January 1\, 2019\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nBusiness model : Innovative business idea?\nPositioning : differentiation in the market?\nCompetence & Team : Know-how and partnerships?\nFinances : Understandable financial plan?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prize money\n \n\n \nDiamond : 30\,000 francs\nRough diamond : 10\,000 francs\nFinalists: 5\,000 Swiss francs each\n\nIn addition to the prize money\, all finalists will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive management seminars\, receive media coverage and access to an innovation-oriented network. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Language\n \n\n January 19\, 2025 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 19\, 2025 \n \n \n \n Application phase: Startups from Eastern Switzerland can apply for the Startfeld Diamond until January 19. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 01 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n In February\, the public can cast their vote for their favorite startup. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 2025 \n \n \n \n From all applications\, three startups from the “Diamond” category and three from the “Rough Diamond” category will be nominated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - April 2025 \n \n \n \n The nominated startups can optimize their business model in management seminars. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2025 \n \n \n \n The finalists present their optimized concepts to the jury. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 4\, 2025 \n \n \n \n The winners from each category will be announced at the awards ceremony. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Starting field diamond \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More info URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/startup-lunch-rapperswil-5/ LOCATION:Startup Space Rapperswil\, New Jonastrasse 59\, Rapperswil-Jona\, St. Gallen\, 8640 CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/admin-ajax-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260212T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260214T210000 DTSTAMP:20260805T164506 CREATED:20250520T065840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T141057Z UID:10000445-1770919200-1771102800@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Innovation Camp DESCRIPTION:Starting today. Get started tomorrow.\n \n \n \n \n Startfeld Diamant is the St.Galler Kantonalbank’s award for innovative companies in Eastern Switzerland and will be presented for the fourteenth time in 2025. \nThe prize is endowed with a total of CHF 60\,000. The nominated companies are supported and promoted with advice and management coaching. And even more importantly\, the young companies gain access to a broad network of knowledge and contacts throughout Eastern Switzerland. \nThe St.Galler Kantonalbank also awards a public prize worth CHF 2\,500 and a rough diamond worth CHF 10\,000. Participation is definitely worth it! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The event shortly \n \n \n \n The application process for the Starting Field Diamonds is divided into two steps. In a first step\, a preliminary jury will nominate six finalists from all the applications received – three in the “Development Phase” category and three in the “Ideas Phase” category. \nIn the second step\, the business model of the nominated startups is critically examined and further optimized in cooperation with experts. In addition\, startups benefit from communication measures that significantly increase the visibility of their idea or product. \nThe application is made via the St.Galler Kantonalbank website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most important information in brief \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date\n \n\n \nTarget group : Startups – from the idea to the commercial enterprise to the high-tech company\nRegion : Based in Eastern Switzerland\nFounded: not yet founded or after January 1\, 2019\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nBusiness model : Innovative business idea?\nPositioning : differentiation in the market?\nCompetence & Team : Know-how and partnerships?\nFinances : Understandable financial plan?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prize money\n \n\n \nDiamond : 30\,000 francs\nRough diamond : 10\,000 francs\nFinalists: 5\,000 Swiss francs each\n\nIn addition to the prize money\, all finalists will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive management seminars\, receive media coverage and access to an innovation-oriented network. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Language\n \n\n January 19\, 2025 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 19\, 2025 \n \n \n \n Application phase: Startups from Eastern Switzerland can apply for the Startfeld Diamond until January 19. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 01 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n In February\, the public can cast their vote for their favorite startup. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 2025 \n \n \n \n From all applications\, three startups from the “Diamond” category and three from the “Rough Diamond” category will be nominated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - April 2025 \n \n \n \n The nominated startups can optimize their business model in management seminars. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2025 \n \n \n \n The finalists present their optimized concepts to the jury. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 4\, 2025 \n \n \n \n The winners from each category will be announced at the awards ceremony. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Starting field diamond \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More info URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/innovation-camp-2/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For startups,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/e7231f3b-65f0-48f1-948a-d25d2f06bd7f.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260226T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260226T171500 DTSTAMP:20260805T164506 CREATED:20251209T095141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T104159Z UID:10000470-1772110800-1772126100@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:INNOVATION FORUM: Artificial intelligence - from tool to transformation DESCRIPTION:Starting today. Get started tomorrow.\n \n \n \n \n Startfeld Diamant is the St.Galler Kantonalbank’s award for innovative companies in Eastern Switzerland and will be presented for the fourteenth time in 2025. \nThe prize is endowed with a total of CHF 60\,000. The nominated companies are supported and promoted with advice and management coaching. And even more importantly\, the young companies gain access to a broad network of knowledge and contacts throughout Eastern Switzerland. \nThe St.Galler Kantonalbank also awards a public prize worth CHF 2\,500 and a rough diamond worth CHF 10\,000. Participation is definitely worth it! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The event shortly \n \n \n \n The application process for the Starting Field Diamonds is divided into two steps. In a first step\, a preliminary jury will nominate six finalists from all the applications received – three in the “Development Phase” category and three in the “Ideas Phase” category. \nIn the second step\, the business model of the nominated startups is critically examined and further optimized in cooperation with experts. In addition\, startups benefit from communication measures that significantly increase the visibility of their idea or product. \nThe application is made via the St.Galler Kantonalbank website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most important information in brief \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date\n \n\n \nTarget group : Startups – from the idea to the commercial enterprise to the high-tech company\nRegion : Based in Eastern Switzerland\nFounded: not yet founded or after January 1\, 2019\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nBusiness model : Innovative business idea?\nPositioning : differentiation in the market?\nCompetence & Team : Know-how and partnerships?\nFinances : Understandable financial plan?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prize money\n \n\n \nDiamond : 30\,000 francs\nRough diamond : 10\,000 francs\nFinalists: 5\,000 Swiss francs each\n\nIn addition to the prize money\, all finalists will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive management seminars\, receive media coverage and access to an innovation-oriented network. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Language\n \n\n January 19\, 2025 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 19\, 2025 \n \n \n \n Application phase: Startups from Eastern Switzerland can apply for the Startfeld Diamond until January 19. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 01 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n In February\, the public can cast their vote for their favorite startup. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 2025 \n \n \n \n From all applications\, three startups from the “Diamond” category and three from the “Rough Diamond” category will be nominated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - April 2025 \n \n \n \n The nominated startups can optimize their business model in management seminars. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2025 \n \n \n \n The finalists present their optimized concepts to the jury. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 4\, 2025 \n \n \n \n The winners from each category will be announced at the awards ceremony. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Starting field diamond \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More info URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/innovation-forum-from-ai-tool-to-transformation-in-the-company/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For SMEs,Innovation Forum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Innovationsforum_St_Gallen-7345-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260303T114500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260303T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T164506 CREATED:20251201T143703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T080248Z UID:10000507-1772538300-1772542800@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Starting field Partner Lunch: LEXR DESCRIPTION:Starting today. Get started tomorrow.\n \n \n \n \n Startfeld Diamant is the St.Galler Kantonalbank’s award for innovative companies in Eastern Switzerland and will be presented for the fourteenth time in 2025. \nThe prize is endowed with a total of CHF 60\,000. The nominated companies are supported and promoted with advice and management coaching. And even more importantly\, the young companies gain access to a broad network of knowledge and contacts throughout Eastern Switzerland. \nThe St.Galler Kantonalbank also awards a public prize worth CHF 2\,500 and a rough diamond worth CHF 10\,000. Participation is definitely worth it! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The event shortly \n \n \n \n The application process for the Starting Field Diamonds is divided into two steps. In a first step\, a preliminary jury will nominate six finalists from all the applications received – three in the “Development Phase” category and three in the “Ideas Phase” category. \nIn the second step\, the business model of the nominated startups is critically examined and further optimized in cooperation with experts. In addition\, startups benefit from communication measures that significantly increase the visibility of their idea or product. \nThe application is made via the St.Galler Kantonalbank website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most important information in brief \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date\n \n\n \nTarget group : Startups – from the idea to the commercial enterprise to the high-tech company\nRegion : Based in Eastern Switzerland\nFounded: not yet founded or after January 1\, 2019\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nBusiness model : Innovative business idea?\nPositioning : differentiation in the market?\nCompetence & Team : Know-how and partnerships?\nFinances : Understandable financial plan?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prize money\n \n\n \nDiamond : 30\,000 francs\nRough diamond : 10\,000 francs\nFinalists: 5\,000 Swiss francs each\n\nIn addition to the prize money\, all finalists will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive management seminars\, receive media coverage and access to an innovation-oriented network. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Language\n \n\n January 19\, 2025 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 19\, 2025 \n \n \n \n Application phase: Startups from Eastern Switzerland can apply for the Startfeld Diamond until January 19. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 01 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n In February\, the public can cast their vote for their favorite startup. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 2025 \n \n \n \n From all applications\, three startups from the “Diamond” category and three from the “Rough Diamond” category will be nominated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - April 2025 \n \n \n \n The nominated startups can optimize their business model in management seminars. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2025 \n \n \n \n The finalists present their optimized concepts to the jury. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 4\, 2025 \n \n \n \n The winners from each category will be announced at the awards ceremony. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Starting field diamond \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More info URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/starting-field-partner-lunch/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20240423_120839-scaled-e1731943307357.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260310T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260310T180000 DTSTAMP:20260805T164506 CREATED:20251201T142839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T213819Z UID:10000502-1773158400-1773165600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Beer at 4! at the OST in Rapperswil DESCRIPTION:Starting today. Get started tomorrow.\n \n \n \n \n Startfeld Diamant is the St.Galler Kantonalbank’s award for innovative companies in Eastern Switzerland and will be presented for the fourteenth time in 2025. \nThe prize is endowed with a total of CHF 60\,000. The nominated companies are supported and promoted with advice and management coaching. And even more importantly\, the young companies gain access to a broad network of knowledge and contacts throughout Eastern Switzerland. \nThe St.Galler Kantonalbank also awards a public prize worth CHF 2\,500 and a rough diamond worth CHF 10\,000. Participation is definitely worth it! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The event shortly \n \n \n \n The application process for the Starting Field Diamonds is divided into two steps. In a first step\, a preliminary jury will nominate six finalists from all the applications received – three in the “Development Phase” category and three in the “Ideas Phase” category. \nIn the second step\, the business model of the nominated startups is critically examined and further optimized in cooperation with experts. In addition\, startups benefit from communication measures that significantly increase the visibility of their idea or product. \nThe application is made via the St.Galler Kantonalbank website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most important information in brief \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date\n \n\n \nTarget group : Startups – from the idea to the commercial enterprise to the high-tech company\nRegion : Based in Eastern Switzerland\nFounded: not yet founded or after January 1\, 2019\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nBusiness model : Innovative business idea?\nPositioning : differentiation in the market?\nCompetence & Team : Know-how and partnerships?\nFinances : Understandable financial plan?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prize money\n \n\n \nDiamond : 30\,000 francs\nRough diamond : 10\,000 francs\nFinalists: 5\,000 Swiss francs each\n\nIn addition to the prize money\, all finalists will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive management seminars\, receive media coverage and access to an innovation-oriented network. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Language\n \n\n January 19\, 2025 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 19\, 2025 \n \n \n \n Application phase: Startups from Eastern Switzerland can apply for the Startfeld Diamond until January 19. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 01 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n In February\, the public can cast their vote for their favorite startup. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 2025 \n \n \n \n From all applications\, three startups from the “Diamond” category and three from the “Rough Diamond” category will be nominated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - April 2025 \n \n \n \n The nominated startups can optimize their business model in management seminars. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2025 \n \n \n \n The finalists present their optimized concepts to the jury. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 4\, 2025 \n \n \n \n The winners from each category will be announced at the awards ceremony. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Starting field diamond \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More info URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/beer-at-4-at-the-ost-in-rapperswil/ LOCATION:FH OST\, Campus Rapperswil-Jona\, Oberseestrasse 10\, Rapperswil\, 8640\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For investors,For SMEs,For startups,For those interested in innovation,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Beitragsbild-Bier-um-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260317T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260317T170000 DTSTAMP:20260805T164506 CREATED:20260227T153243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T154432Z UID:10000552-1773736200-1773766800@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Course: Additive manufacturing of metals DESCRIPTION:Starting today. Get started tomorrow.\n \n \n \n \n Startfeld Diamant is the St.Galler Kantonalbank’s award for innovative companies in Eastern Switzerland and will be presented for the fourteenth time in 2025. \nThe prize is endowed with a total of CHF 60\,000. The nominated companies are supported and promoted with advice and management coaching. And even more importantly\, the young companies gain access to a broad network of knowledge and contacts throughout Eastern Switzerland. \nThe St.Galler Kantonalbank also awards a public prize worth CHF 2\,500 and a rough diamond worth CHF 10\,000. Participation is definitely worth it! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The event shortly \n \n \n \n The application process for the Starting Field Diamonds is divided into two steps. In a first step\, a preliminary jury will nominate six finalists from all the applications received – three in the “Development Phase” category and three in the “Ideas Phase” category. \nIn the second step\, the business model of the nominated startups is critically examined and further optimized in cooperation with experts. In addition\, startups benefit from communication measures that significantly increase the visibility of their idea or product. \nThe application is made via the St.Galler Kantonalbank website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most important information in brief \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date\n \n\n \nTarget group : Startups – from the idea to the commercial enterprise to the high-tech company\nRegion : Based in Eastern Switzerland\nFounded: not yet founded or after January 1\, 2019\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nBusiness model : Innovative business idea?\nPositioning : differentiation in the market?\nCompetence & Team : Know-how and partnerships?\nFinances : Understandable financial plan?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prize money\n \n\n \nDiamond : 30\,000 francs\nRough diamond : 10\,000 francs\nFinalists: 5\,000 Swiss francs each\n\nIn addition to the prize money\, all finalists will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive management seminars\, receive media coverage and access to an innovation-oriented network. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Language\n \n\n January 19\, 2025 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 19\, 2025 \n \n \n \n Application phase: Startups from Eastern Switzerland can apply for the Startfeld Diamond until January 19. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 01 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n In February\, the public can cast their vote for their favorite startup. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 2025 \n \n \n \n From all applications\, three startups from the “Diamond” category and three from the “Rough Diamond” category will be nominated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - April 2025 \n \n \n \n The nominated startups can optimize their business model in management seminars. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2025 \n \n \n \n The finalists present their optimized concepts to the jury. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 4\, 2025 \n \n \n \n The winners from each category will be announced at the awards ceremony. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Starting field diamond \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More info URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/ip-awareness-value-creation/ CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For startups,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Empa-Additive-Fertigung-Kurs.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260317T114500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260317T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T164506 CREATED:20260217T123605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T080638Z UID:10000551-1773747900-1773752400@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Startfeld Partner Lunch in Buchs: LEXR DESCRIPTION:Starting today. Get started tomorrow.\n \n \n \n \n Startfeld Diamant is the St.Galler Kantonalbank’s award for innovative companies in Eastern Switzerland and will be presented for the fourteenth time in 2025. \nThe prize is endowed with a total of CHF 60\,000. The nominated companies are supported and promoted with advice and management coaching. And even more importantly\, the young companies gain access to a broad network of knowledge and contacts throughout Eastern Switzerland. \nThe St.Galler Kantonalbank also awards a public prize worth CHF 2\,500 and a rough diamond worth CHF 10\,000. Participation is definitely worth it! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The event shortly \n \n \n \n The application process for the Starting Field Diamonds is divided into two steps. In a first step\, a preliminary jury will nominate six finalists from all the applications received – three in the “Development Phase” category and three in the “Ideas Phase” category. \nIn the second step\, the business model of the nominated startups is critically examined and further optimized in cooperation with experts. In addition\, startups benefit from communication measures that significantly increase the visibility of their idea or product. \nThe application is made via the St.Galler Kantonalbank website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most important information in brief \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date\n \n\n \nTarget group : Startups – from the idea to the commercial enterprise to the high-tech company\nRegion : Based in Eastern Switzerland\nFounded: not yet founded or after January 1\, 2019\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nBusiness model : Innovative business idea?\nPositioning : differentiation in the market?\nCompetence & Team : Know-how and partnerships?\nFinances : Understandable financial plan?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prize money\n \n\n \nDiamond : 30\,000 francs\nRough diamond : 10\,000 francs\nFinalists: 5\,000 Swiss francs each\n\nIn addition to the prize money\, all finalists will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive management seminars\, receive media coverage and access to an innovation-oriented network. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Language\n \n\n January 19\, 2025 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 19\, 2025 \n \n \n \n Application phase: Startups from Eastern Switzerland can apply for the Startfeld Diamond until January 19. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 01 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n In February\, the public can cast their vote for their favorite startup. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 2025 \n \n \n \n From all applications\, three startups from the “Diamond” category and three from the “Rough Diamond” category will be nominated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - April 2025 \n \n \n \n The nominated startups can optimize their business model in management seminars. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2025 \n \n \n \n The finalists present their optimized concepts to the jury. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 4\, 2025 \n \n \n \n The winners from each category will be announced at the awards ceremony. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Starting field diamond \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More info URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/startfeld-partner-lunch-in-buchs-lexr/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20240423_120839-scaled-e1731943307357.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260319T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260320T180000 DTSTAMP:20260805T164506 CREATED:20251202T063824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T063824Z UID:10000536-1773910800-1774029600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:START Summit 2025 DESCRIPTION:Starting today. Get started tomorrow.\n \n \n \n \n Startfeld Diamant is the St.Galler Kantonalbank’s award for innovative companies in Eastern Switzerland and will be presented for the fourteenth time in 2025. \nThe prize is endowed with a total of CHF 60\,000. The nominated companies are supported and promoted with advice and management coaching. And even more importantly\, the young companies gain access to a broad network of knowledge and contacts throughout Eastern Switzerland. \nThe St.Galler Kantonalbank also awards a public prize worth CHF 2\,500 and a rough diamond worth CHF 10\,000. Participation is definitely worth it! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The event shortly \n \n \n \n The application process for the Starting Field Diamonds is divided into two steps. In a first step\, a preliminary jury will nominate six finalists from all the applications received – three in the “Development Phase” category and three in the “Ideas Phase” category. \nIn the second step\, the business model of the nominated startups is critically examined and further optimized in cooperation with experts. In addition\, startups benefit from communication measures that significantly increase the visibility of their idea or product. \nThe application is made via the St.Galler Kantonalbank website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most important information in brief \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date\n \n\n \nTarget group : Startups – from the idea to the commercial enterprise to the high-tech company\nRegion : Based in Eastern Switzerland\nFounded: not yet founded or after January 1\, 2019\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nBusiness model : Innovative business idea?\nPositioning : differentiation in the market?\nCompetence & Team : Know-how and partnerships?\nFinances : Understandable financial plan?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prize money\n \n\n \nDiamond : 30\,000 francs\nRough diamond : 10\,000 francs\nFinalists: 5\,000 Swiss francs each\n\nIn addition to the prize money\, all finalists will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive management seminars\, receive media coverage and access to an innovation-oriented network. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Language\n \n\n January 19\, 2025 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 19\, 2025 \n \n \n \n Application phase: Startups from Eastern Switzerland can apply for the Startfeld Diamond until January 19. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 01 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n In February\, the public can cast their vote for their favorite startup. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 2025 \n \n \n \n From all applications\, three startups from the “Diamond” category and three from the “Rough Diamond” category will be nominated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - April 2025 \n \n \n \n The nominated startups can optimize their business model in management seminars. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2025 \n \n \n \n The finalists present their optimized concepts to the jury. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 4\, 2025 \n \n \n \n The winners from each category will be announced at the awards ceremony. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Starting field diamond \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More info URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/start-summit-2025/ LOCATION:Olma Hall SGKB\, Splügenstrasse 12\, St. Gallen\, St. Gallen\, 9008\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For investors,For SMEs,For startups,For those interested in innovation,Innovation Forum,Networking,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1740556810697.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260320T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260320T180000 DTSTAMP:20260805T164506 CREATED:20260318T073609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T092418Z UID:10000555-1774022400-1774029600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Beer at 4! @ START Summit DESCRIPTION:Starting today. Get started tomorrow.\n \n \n \n \n Startfeld Diamant is the St.Galler Kantonalbank’s award for innovative companies in Eastern Switzerland and will be presented for the fourteenth time in 2025. \nThe prize is endowed with a total of CHF 60\,000. The nominated companies are supported and promoted with advice and management coaching. And even more importantly\, the young companies gain access to a broad network of knowledge and contacts throughout Eastern Switzerland. \nThe St.Galler Kantonalbank also awards a public prize worth CHF 2\,500 and a rough diamond worth CHF 10\,000. Participation is definitely worth it! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The event shortly \n \n \n \n The application process for the Starting Field Diamonds is divided into two steps. In a first step\, a preliminary jury will nominate six finalists from all the applications received – three in the “Development Phase” category and three in the “Ideas Phase” category. \nIn the second step\, the business model of the nominated startups is critically examined and further optimized in cooperation with experts. In addition\, startups benefit from communication measures that significantly increase the visibility of their idea or product. \nThe application is made via the St.Galler Kantonalbank website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most important information in brief \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date\n \n\n \nTarget group : Startups – from the idea to the commercial enterprise to the high-tech company\nRegion : Based in Eastern Switzerland\nFounded: not yet founded or after January 1\, 2019\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nBusiness model : Innovative business idea?\nPositioning : differentiation in the market?\nCompetence & Team : Know-how and partnerships?\nFinances : Understandable financial plan?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prize money\n \n\n \nDiamond : 30\,000 francs\nRough diamond : 10\,000 francs\nFinalists: 5\,000 Swiss francs each\n\nIn addition to the prize money\, all finalists will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive management seminars\, receive media coverage and access to an innovation-oriented network. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Language\n \n\n January 19\, 2025 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 19\, 2025 \n \n \n \n Application phase: Startups from Eastern Switzerland can apply for the Startfeld Diamond until January 19. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 01 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n In February\, the public can cast their vote for their favorite startup. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 2025 \n \n \n \n From all applications\, three startups from the “Diamond” category and three from the “Rough Diamond” category will be nominated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - April 2025 \n \n \n \n The nominated startups can optimize their business model in management seminars. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2025 \n \n \n \n The finalists present their optimized concepts to the jury. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 4\, 2025 \n \n \n \n The winners from each category will be announced at the awards ceremony. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Starting field diamond \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More info URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/beer-at-4-start-summit/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For investors,For SMEs,For startups,For those interested in innovation,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Beitragsbild-Bier-um-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260326T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260326T180000 DTSTAMP:20260805T164506 CREATED:20251202T060901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T102510Z UID:10000526-1774540800-1774548000@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Beer at 4! DESCRIPTION:Starting today. Get started tomorrow.\n \n \n \n \n Startfeld Diamant is the St.Galler Kantonalbank’s award for innovative companies in Eastern Switzerland and will be presented for the fourteenth time in 2025. \nThe prize is endowed with a total of CHF 60\,000. The nominated companies are supported and promoted with advice and management coaching. And even more importantly\, the young companies gain access to a broad network of knowledge and contacts throughout Eastern Switzerland. \nThe St.Galler Kantonalbank also awards a public prize worth CHF 2\,500 and a rough diamond worth CHF 10\,000. Participation is definitely worth it! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The event shortly \n \n \n \n The application process for the Starting Field Diamonds is divided into two steps. In a first step\, a preliminary jury will nominate six finalists from all the applications received – three in the “Development Phase” category and three in the “Ideas Phase” category. \nIn the second step\, the business model of the nominated startups is critically examined and further optimized in cooperation with experts. In addition\, startups benefit from communication measures that significantly increase the visibility of their idea or product. \nThe application is made via the St.Galler Kantonalbank website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most important information in brief \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date\n \n\n \nTarget group : Startups – from the idea to the commercial enterprise to the high-tech company\nRegion : Based in Eastern Switzerland\nFounded: not yet founded or after January 1\, 2019\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nBusiness model : Innovative business idea?\nPositioning : differentiation in the market?\nCompetence & Team : Know-how and partnerships?\nFinances : Understandable financial plan?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prize money\n \n\n \nDiamond : 30\,000 francs\nRough diamond : 10\,000 francs\nFinalists: 5\,000 Swiss francs each\n\nIn addition to the prize money\, all finalists will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive management seminars\, receive media coverage and access to an innovation-oriented network. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Language\n \n\n January 19\, 2025 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 19\, 2025 \n \n \n \n Application phase: Startups from Eastern Switzerland can apply for the Startfeld Diamond until January 19. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 01 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n In February\, the public can cast their vote for their favorite startup. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 2025 \n \n \n \n From all applications\, three startups from the “Diamond” category and three from the “Rough Diamond” category will be nominated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - April 2025 \n \n \n \n The nominated startups can optimize their business model in management seminars. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2025 \n \n \n \n The finalists present their optimized concepts to the jury. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 4\, 2025 \n \n \n \n The winners from each category will be announced at the awards ceremony. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Starting field diamond \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More info URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/beer-at-4-13/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For investors,For SMEs,For startups,For those interested in innovation,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Beitragsbild-Bier-um-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260331T114500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260331T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T164506 CREATED:20260313T144258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T104602Z UID:10000508-1774957500-1774962000@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Starting field Partner Lunch schochauer AG DESCRIPTION:Starting today. Get started tomorrow.\n \n \n \n \n Startfeld Diamant is the St.Galler Kantonalbank’s award for innovative companies in Eastern Switzerland and will be presented for the fourteenth time in 2025. \nThe prize is endowed with a total of CHF 60\,000. The nominated companies are supported and promoted with advice and management coaching. And even more importantly\, the young companies gain access to a broad network of knowledge and contacts throughout Eastern Switzerland. \nThe St.Galler Kantonalbank also awards a public prize worth CHF 2\,500 and a rough diamond worth CHF 10\,000. Participation is definitely worth it! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The event shortly \n \n \n \n The application process for the Starting Field Diamonds is divided into two steps. In a first step\, a preliminary jury will nominate six finalists from all the applications received – three in the “Development Phase” category and three in the “Ideas Phase” category. \nIn the second step\, the business model of the nominated startups is critically examined and further optimized in cooperation with experts. In addition\, startups benefit from communication measures that significantly increase the visibility of their idea or product. \nThe application is made via the St.Galler Kantonalbank website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most important information in brief \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date\n \n\n \nTarget group : Startups – from the idea to the commercial enterprise to the high-tech company\nRegion : Based in Eastern Switzerland\nFounded: not yet founded or after January 1\, 2019\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nBusiness model : Innovative business idea?\nPositioning : differentiation in the market?\nCompetence & Team : Know-how and partnerships?\nFinances : Understandable financial plan?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prize money\n \n\n \nDiamond : 30\,000 francs\nRough diamond : 10\,000 francs\nFinalists: 5\,000 Swiss francs each\n\nIn addition to the prize money\, all finalists will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive management seminars\, receive media coverage and access to an innovation-oriented network. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Language\n \n\n January 19\, 2025 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 19\, 2025 \n \n \n \n Application phase: Startups from Eastern Switzerland can apply for the Startfeld Diamond until January 19. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 01 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n In February\, the public can cast their vote for their favorite startup. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 2025 \n \n \n \n From all applications\, three startups from the “Diamond” category and three from the “Rough Diamond” category will be nominated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - April 2025 \n \n \n \n The nominated startups can optimize their business model in management seminars. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2025 \n \n \n \n The finalists present their optimized concepts to the jury. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 4\, 2025 \n \n \n \n The winners from each category will be announced at the awards ceremony. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Starting field diamond \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More info URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/starting-field-partner-lunch-2/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20240423_120839-scaled-e1731943307357.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260416T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260416T180000 DTSTAMP:20260805T164506 CREATED:20260213T135219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T145637Z UID:10000546-1776344400-1776362400@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:IP Awareness & Value Creation DESCRIPTION:Starting today. Get started tomorrow.\n \n \n \n \n Startfeld Diamant is the St.Galler Kantonalbank’s award for innovative companies in Eastern Switzerland and will be presented for the fourteenth time in 2025. \nThe prize is endowed with a total of CHF 60\,000. The nominated companies are supported and promoted with advice and management coaching. And even more importantly\, the young companies gain access to a broad network of knowledge and contacts throughout Eastern Switzerland. \nThe St.Galler Kantonalbank also awards a public prize worth CHF 2\,500 and a rough diamond worth CHF 10\,000. Participation is definitely worth it! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The event shortly \n \n \n \n The application process for the Starting Field Diamonds is divided into two steps. In a first step\, a preliminary jury will nominate six finalists from all the applications received – three in the “Development Phase” category and three in the “Ideas Phase” category. \nIn the second step\, the business model of the nominated startups is critically examined and further optimized in cooperation with experts. In addition\, startups benefit from communication measures that significantly increase the visibility of their idea or product. \nThe application is made via the St.Galler Kantonalbank website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most important information in brief \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date\n \n\n \nTarget group : Startups – from the idea to the commercial enterprise to the high-tech company\nRegion : Based in Eastern Switzerland\nFounded: not yet founded or after January 1\, 2019\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nBusiness model : Innovative business idea?\nPositioning : differentiation in the market?\nCompetence & Team : Know-how and partnerships?\nFinances : Understandable financial plan?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prize money\n \n\n \nDiamond : 30\,000 francs\nRough diamond : 10\,000 francs\nFinalists: 5\,000 Swiss francs each\n\nIn addition to the prize money\, all finalists will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive management seminars\, receive media coverage and access to an innovation-oriented network. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Language\n \n\n January 19\, 2025 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 19\, 2025 \n \n \n \n Application phase: Startups from Eastern Switzerland can apply for the Startfeld Diamond until January 19. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 01 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n In February\, the public can cast their vote for their favorite startup. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 2025 \n \n \n \n From all applications\, three startups from the “Diamond” category and three from the “Rough Diamond” category will be nominated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - April 2025 \n \n \n \n The nominated startups can optimize their business model in management seminars. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2025 \n \n \n \n The finalists present their optimized concepts to the jury. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 4\, 2025 \n \n \n \n The winners from each category will be announced at the awards ceremony. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Starting field diamond \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More info URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/innovation-forum-from-ai-tool-to-transformation-in-the-company-2/ LOCATION:EAST – Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences (Campus Buchs)\, Werdenbergstrasse 4\, St. Gallen\, book\, 9471\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For startups,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/MoeglichesHeaderbild-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260421T114500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260421T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T164506 CREATED:20251201T144552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T113819Z UID:10000510-1776771900-1776776400@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Starting field Partner Lunch DESCRIPTION:Starting today. Get started tomorrow.\n \n \n \n \n Startfeld Diamant is the St.Galler Kantonalbank’s award for innovative companies in Eastern Switzerland and will be presented for the fourteenth time in 2025. \nThe prize is endowed with a total of CHF 60\,000. The nominated companies are supported and promoted with advice and management coaching. And even more importantly\, the young companies gain access to a broad network of knowledge and contacts throughout Eastern Switzerland. \nThe St.Galler Kantonalbank also awards a public prize worth CHF 2\,500 and a rough diamond worth CHF 10\,000. Participation is definitely worth it! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The event shortly \n \n \n \n The application process for the Starting Field Diamonds is divided into two steps. In a first step\, a preliminary jury will nominate six finalists from all the applications received – three in the “Development Phase” category and three in the “Ideas Phase” category. \nIn the second step\, the business model of the nominated startups is critically examined and further optimized in cooperation with experts. In addition\, startups benefit from communication measures that significantly increase the visibility of their idea or product. \nThe application is made via the St.Galler Kantonalbank website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most important information in brief \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date\n \n\n \nTarget group : Startups – from the idea to the commercial enterprise to the high-tech company\nRegion : Based in Eastern Switzerland\nFounded: not yet founded or after January 1\, 2019\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nBusiness model : Innovative business idea?\nPositioning : differentiation in the market?\nCompetence & Team : Know-how and partnerships?\nFinances : Understandable financial plan?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prize money\n \n\n \nDiamond : 30\,000 francs\nRough diamond : 10\,000 francs\nFinalists: 5\,000 Swiss francs each\n\nIn addition to the prize money\, all finalists will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive management seminars\, receive media coverage and access to an innovation-oriented network. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Language\n \n\n January 19\, 2025 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 19\, 2025 \n \n \n \n Application phase: Startups from Eastern Switzerland can apply for the Startfeld Diamond until January 19. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 01 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n In February\, the public can cast their vote for their favorite startup. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 2025 \n \n \n \n From all applications\, three startups from the “Diamond” category and three from the “Rough Diamond” category will be nominated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - April 2025 \n \n \n \n The nominated startups can optimize their business model in management seminars. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2025 \n \n \n \n The finalists present their optimized concepts to the jury. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 4\, 2025 \n \n \n \n The winners from each category will be announced at the awards ceremony. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Starting field diamond \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More info URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/starting-field-partner-lunch-3/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For startups,Networking,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20240423_120839-scaled-e1731943307357.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260428T073000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260428T083000 DTSTAMP:20260805T164506 CREATED:20260410T111346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T062929Z UID:10000573-1777361400-1777365000@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Founder Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Starting today. Get started tomorrow.\n \n \n \n \n Startfeld Diamant is the St.Galler Kantonalbank’s award for innovative companies in Eastern Switzerland and will be presented for the fourteenth time in 2025. \nThe prize is endowed with a total of CHF 60\,000. The nominated companies are supported and promoted with advice and management coaching. And even more importantly\, the young companies gain access to a broad network of knowledge and contacts throughout Eastern Switzerland. \nThe St.Galler Kantonalbank also awards a public prize worth CHF 2\,500 and a rough diamond worth CHF 10\,000. Participation is definitely worth it! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The event shortly \n \n \n \n The application process for the Starting Field Diamonds is divided into two steps. In a first step\, a preliminary jury will nominate six finalists from all the applications received – three in the “Development Phase” category and three in the “Ideas Phase” category. \nIn the second step\, the business model of the nominated startups is critically examined and further optimized in cooperation with experts. In addition\, startups benefit from communication measures that significantly increase the visibility of their idea or product. \nThe application is made via the St.Galler Kantonalbank website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most important information in brief \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date\n \n\n \nTarget group : Startups – from the idea to the commercial enterprise to the high-tech company\nRegion : Based in Eastern Switzerland\nFounded: not yet founded or after January 1\, 2019\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nBusiness model : Innovative business idea?\nPositioning : differentiation in the market?\nCompetence & Team : Know-how and partnerships?\nFinances : Understandable financial plan?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prize money\n \n\n \nDiamond : 30\,000 francs\nRough diamond : 10\,000 francs\nFinalists: 5\,000 Swiss francs each\n\nIn addition to the prize money\, all finalists will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive management seminars\, receive media coverage and access to an innovation-oriented network. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Language\n \n\n January 19\, 2025 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 19\, 2025 \n \n \n \n Application phase: Startups from Eastern Switzerland can apply for the Startfeld Diamond until January 19. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 01 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n In February\, the public can cast their vote for their favorite startup. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 2025 \n \n \n \n From all applications\, three startups from the “Diamond” category and three from the “Rough Diamond” category will be nominated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - April 2025 \n \n \n \n The nominated startups can optimize their business model in management seminars. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2025 \n \n \n \n The finalists present their optimized concepts to the jury. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 4\, 2025 \n \n \n \n The winners from each category will be announced at the awards ceremony. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Starting field diamond \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More info URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/partner-lunch-rapperswil/ LOCATION:BZBS Buchs\, Hanflandstrasse 17\, book\, St. Gallen\, 9471\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/pexels-brigitte-tohm-36757-133223-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260429T114500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260429T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T164506 CREATED:20251201T134146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T144958Z UID:10000496-1777463100-1777467600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Partner Lunch Rapperswil DESCRIPTION:Starting today. Get started tomorrow.\n \n \n \n \n Startfeld Diamant is the St.Galler Kantonalbank’s award for innovative companies in Eastern Switzerland and will be presented for the fourteenth time in 2025. \nThe prize is endowed with a total of CHF 60\,000. The nominated companies are supported and promoted with advice and management coaching. And even more importantly\, the young companies gain access to a broad network of knowledge and contacts throughout Eastern Switzerland. \nThe St.Galler Kantonalbank also awards a public prize worth CHF 2\,500 and a rough diamond worth CHF 10\,000. Participation is definitely worth it! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The event shortly \n \n \n \n The application process for the Starting Field Diamonds is divided into two steps. In a first step\, a preliminary jury will nominate six finalists from all the applications received – three in the “Development Phase” category and three in the “Ideas Phase” category. \nIn the second step\, the business model of the nominated startups is critically examined and further optimized in cooperation with experts. In addition\, startups benefit from communication measures that significantly increase the visibility of their idea or product. \nThe application is made via the St.Galler Kantonalbank website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most important information in brief \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date\n \n\n \nTarget group : Startups – from the idea to the commercial enterprise to the high-tech company\nRegion : Based in Eastern Switzerland\nFounded: not yet founded or after January 1\, 2019\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nBusiness model : Innovative business idea?\nPositioning : differentiation in the market?\nCompetence & Team : Know-how and partnerships?\nFinances : Understandable financial plan?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prize money\n \n\n \nDiamond : 30\,000 francs\nRough diamond : 10\,000 francs\nFinalists: 5\,000 Swiss francs each\n\nIn addition to the prize money\, all finalists will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive management seminars\, receive media coverage and access to an innovation-oriented network. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Language\n \n\n January 19\, 2025 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 19\, 2025 \n \n \n \n Application phase: Startups from Eastern Switzerland can apply for the Startfeld Diamond until January 19. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 01 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n In February\, the public can cast their vote for their favorite startup. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 2025 \n \n \n \n From all applications\, three startups from the “Diamond” category and three from the “Rough Diamond” category will be nominated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - April 2025 \n \n \n \n The nominated startups can optimize their business model in management seminars. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2025 \n \n \n \n The finalists present their optimized concepts to the jury. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 4\, 2025 \n \n \n \n The winners from each category will be announced at the awards ceremony. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Starting field diamond \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More info URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/startup-lunch-rapperswil-6/ LOCATION:Smartfeld Rapperswil-Jona\, New Jonastrasse 59\, St. Gallen\, Rapperswil-Jona\, 8640\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/admin-ajax-1.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR