Three Entrepreneur Fellows Celebrate Successful Program Completion

As part of the "Sparkling Research" gala, the University of Zurich honored outstanding achievements in research, innovation, and the promotion of young talent. Three Entrepreneur Fellows from the UZH Innovation Hub were also awarded for their work and the successful completion of the fellowship program.

The Entrepreneur Fellowship programs of the UZH Innovation Hub support researchers in translating their scientific findings into market-ready innovations. In addition to funding of up to 150,000 Swiss francs, fellows benefit from tailored coaching and access to a relevant network – key steps to validate their proof of concept and lay the foundation for their start-ups.

Congratulations to Dr. sc. Jelena Skorucak, Pietro Oldrati, and Michal Shoshan on completing the program and receiving this recognition!

Learn more about the Entrepreneuer Fellowships here

The Fellows' Research Projects

  • Dr. sc. Jelena Skorucak (MedTech): The sleep researcher and data analyst is developing a platform that uses brain waves to detect epileptic disorders in children at an early stage.
  • Pietro Oldrati (MedTech): The computer scientist is working on a digital analysis device that can diagnose fatigue syndromes in affected individuals at an early stage.
  • Michal Shoshan (BioTech): With her spin-off metaLead Therapeutics AG, the chemist is developing protein molecules that filter toxic metals like lead from organs.
read more
News

Collegium Helveticum: A Transformative Fellowship

From 2022 to 2023, Paola Cerrito was an early-career fellow at the Collegium Helveticum. In May 2025, the evolutionary anthropologist began a new chapter as a tenure-track assistant professor of human evolution at the University of Zurich. Her journey from PhD…

read more

read more

Insights into UZH3: “What's in your head is yours forever”

Knowledge and curiosity know no age. On the contrary: Those who continue learning after retirement stay fit longer. Steffi Heussi, a member of the Senior:innen-Universität Zürich (UZH3), is well aware of this. The tour guide reveals what makes the UZH3 so…

read more

read more
[Translate to English:] Portraitaufnahme von Jonas Birk.

Interview with Jonas Birk: Committed to the UZH

Jonas Birk still feels a strong connection to UZH today. In this interview, the former finance student shares what he particularly valued about his studies and why he remains committed to supporting research at UZH.

read more

More News