ZID Bernapark invites you to pitch night, workshops and networking

The Centre for Innovation and Digitalization (ZID) in Bernapark offers start-ups, SMEs and people interested in innovation a diverse programme. From pitch events and practical workshops to networking opportunities - the ZID is positioning itself as a central point of contact for the regional innovation landscape.

Pitch Night Bern on March 12, 2026

On March 12, 2026, Bern will become a stage for fresh ideas and courageous founders. Pitch Night Bern brings together start-ups, investors, experts and people interested in innovation for an inspiring evening. Ten start-ups will be selected from all the applications to present their business idea live on stage - in just three minutes of pitching plus two minutes of Q&A. The most convincing startup will receive a prize worth over 10,000 francs at the end of the evening. As co-organizer, the ZID is pleased to actively strengthen the regional innovation landscape and offer founders a stage.

Workshop on due diligence for start-ups

On February 25, 2026, a workshop on «Due diligence for startups - optimally prepared for the investor pitch» will take place from 14:00 to 19:00. Together with Dominik Witz, Co-Founder of Konsento, participants can check whether the structure, governance and documentation are really «investor-ready». The share register is digitized, key documents are analysed from an investor's perspective and potential gaps are closed at an early stage. The workshop concludes with a networking aperitif.

Microsoft Copilot in corporate use

After the successful SME update on January 20, 2026 with Tobias Kluge from Incratec, an in-depth workshop will follow on March 26, 2026 from 08:00 to 12:00. Participants will learn how to introduce Microsoft Copilot in SMEs in a targeted manner and how to use it productively straight away. The workshop will cover effective prompting, setting up a personal Copilot and automating recurring tasks with Copilot Agents. Participants will also receive practical input on data protection, security and governance as well as a clear implementation roadmap. After the workshop, there will be a follow-up as well as access to the documents and a prompt library.

Sictic Masterclass on Vesting and Employee Incentive Plans

On March 3, 2026 from 17:30 to 19:30, a Sictic Masterclass will take place at ZID Bernapark. Claudio Gür, Partner at Domenik & Partner, will explain the importance of ESOPs, PSOPs and phantom shares. In an interactive exchange with Ralph Mogicato (Board Member Sictic) and Rüdiger Petrikowski (Regional Director Bern Sictic and CEO & CFO MIHM Ventures), participants will learn why the exercise period is important and what significance it has for founders and investors. The event is open to all investors.

Flexible office solutions in the ZID

The ZID offers modern serviced offices with space for every need - from compact individual desks for focused work to spacious areas for teams with up to 40 workstations. Each room can be individually designed. The «all-round carefree package» at a standard rate includes fast internet, meeting rooms and access to an inspiring community. The premises are located in the historic halls of the former cardboard factory in Deisswil, now known as Bernapark.

Further information on the program and the offers of the ZID Bernapark can be found on the Website of the Centre for Innovation and Digitization.