Entrepreneurship- and Innovation-Center Zurich

Whether you want to start your own business or take your company to the next level, Ahead will help you get there. As an independent advisory centre, we support start-ups and SMEs on their path to success.

About us

Johanna Altherr breathes new life into her grandfather’s designs – bringing Swiss design classics back into the spotlight.
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Start-up advice

Thinking of starting your own business? Or have you already founded a company? We advise entrepreneurs – from the idea to the right legal form and business plan, we’ve got you covered.

Microloans

Need a financial boost to get your start-up off the ground? We’ll show you simple ways to obtain financing for your business idea.

Innovation consulting

Are you looking to level up your company, optimise processes, develop new products or refresh your business model? We’re happy to help you get your SME fit for the future.
40+ years of experience
800+ consultations per year
98% of customers say the consultations were very useful

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“Time was of the essence. Thanks to the network and advice from Ahead Zurich, we were able to complete the company formation and secure financing in no time. Within just two weeks, we were operational. The coaching has enabled us to continuously develop and grow our business.”

Patrik Schlüssel
Green Plant Trading

“Ahead explained in simple terms which steps are necessary to start a business and what to look out for. That helped me navigate the jungle of information.”

Andri Silberschmidt
Co-founder and Chairman of the Board of kaisin. AG

“The advisory session gave me clarity: I now know for sure that my gut feeling was right – a sole proprietorship is the right way to start my new ceramics studio with course offerings.”

Nicoletta Wartmann
Diniform Ceramics Studio