RTDT WINS ZKB PIONIERPREIS TECHNOPARK 2026
RTDT Laboratories wins the ZKB Pionierpreis Technopark 2026, one of Switzerland’s most prestigious startup awards. The Zurich-based company prevailed against four other finalists and receives CHF 100,000 for its sensor system designed to optimize wind turbines. Prizes of CHF 10,000 each were awarded to the runners-up GlycoEra and roboa. CCRAFT and Unbound Potential also reached the final round of five deep-tech startups, presenting their technologies live on stage at the award ceremony at Technopark Zurich in front of 350 guests. The Audience Award, valued at CHF 5,000 and decided by a live vote on the evening, went to CCRAFT.
Award ceremony focused on perseverance
The award ceremony took place at Technopark Zurich in front of 350 invited guests and was hosted by journalist and “Einstein” presenter Tobias Müller. This year’s event focused on perseverance. In her keynote, “Failing Better – A Few Critical Questions,” philosopher, lecturer, author and “Sternstunde Philosophie” host Barbara Bleisch examined the widely held narrative that failure inevitably leads to success.
Advancing Wind Energy Efficiency
RTDT Laboratories wins the ZKB Pionierpreis Technopark 2026, one of Switzerland’s most prestigious startup awards. The Zurich-based company prevailed against four other finalists and receives CHF 100,000 for its sensor system designed to optimize wind turbines. Prizes of CHF 10,000 each were awarded to the runners-up GlycoEra and roboa. CCRAFT and Unbound Potential also reached the final round of five deep-tech startups, presenting their technologies live on stage at the award ceremony at Technopark Zurich in front of 350 guests. The Audience Award, valued at CHF 5,000 and decided by a live vote on the evening, went to CCRAFT.
Award ceremony focused on perseverance
The award ceremony took place at Technopark Zurich in front of 350 invited guests and was hosted by journalist and “Einstein” presenter Tobias Müller. This year’s event focused on perseverance. In her keynote, “Failing Better – A Few Critical Questions,” philosopher, lecturer, author and “Sternstunde Philosophie” host Barbara Bleisch examined the widely held narrative that failure inevitably leads to success.