2023-04-132023-04-13https://www.alexandria.unisg.ch/handle/20.500.14171/57643Startups play an important role in the innovative power and growth potential of an economy. Hence, it is crucial for Switzerland to be an attractive location for young entrepreneurs to start a business. In order to give concrete recommendations of which measures to implement, successful startup ecosystems and their distinctive characteristics were analyzed. Furthermore, a potential collaboration of Switzerland with the European Investment Fund (EIF) as well as an engagement of the state in Matching Funds were evaluated.entrepreneurshipinnovationstartupspoliciesindustry project