Analysis

June 12, 2023

How Einstein's old stomping ground became Europe's spinout capital

ETH Zurich has spun out the most companies of all universities in Europe


Credit: ETH Zurich

Yes, Europe’s tech scene is still far behind that of the US. But that’s not due to a lack of potential Mark Zuckerbergs, investors will tell you. Part of the problem is its universities. 

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The view from ETH’s rooftop terrace in Zurich city centre. Credit: Miriam Partington
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Climeworks then and now. Source: ETH Zurich, Climeworks
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From left to right: Sotiria Mostrou, Maximilian Moser and Konstantina Ntrenogianni. Credit: ETH
From left: Sotiria Mostrou, Maximilian Moser and Konstantina Ntrenogianni. Credit: ETH
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Miriam Partington

Miriam Partington was a senior reporter at Sifted, based in Berlin. She covered the DACH region and the future of work, and wrote Startup Life , a weekly newsletter on what it takes to build a startup.

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