Ahead Zurich Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center

The Ahead Zurich Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center is an independent advisory center that supports founders and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Switzerland. The focus is on accompanying people on their path to self-employment and helping existing companies develop further. The advisory center has established itself as a central point of contact for offering comprehensive support, whether founding a new company or optimizing and promoting innovation in existing businesses. With a broad range of services, from business planning to idea generation, the path to self-employment is paved.

The range of services at Ahead includes start-up consulting, which is specifically tailored to the needs of start-ups. Here, founders are supported in all phases of their business, starting with the development of a viable business idea, through the choice of a suitable legal form, to the drafting of a comprehensive business plan. Another core offering is microloans, which enable self-employed people to receive financial support for the implementation of their business ideas. Through this access to capital, an important hurdle for start-up companies is removed.

In addition, innovation consulting for SMEs offers the opportunity to rethink existing business models and to develop new products or services. The goal is to keep companies competitive in a constantly changing market and to find innovative solutions that meet current and future needs. The Ahead Center actively promotes exchange between companies and offers access to a network of experts, partners, and resources, which increases the chances of success for its clients.

Many years of experience, professional competence, and a strong network make Ahead a valuable partner for founders and SMEs. The diverse events and workshops offered regularly also provide the opportunity to exchange ideas with other entrepreneurs and to benefit from the knowledge of experienced coaches.