InnoThunder Gains Momentum – Startup Campus Award Winner (Spring 2025)
At InnoThunder, we’re building the first complete safety ecosystem for paragliders – and this week, we hit a huge milestone on that journey.
We’re proud to share that InnoThunder was named both Class Winner and Overall Pitch Competition Champion at the Startup Campus Ecosystem Event 2025, celebrating one of the best of over 130 new ventures. 🚀
A Win That Lifts Us Higher
After 12 weeks of intense business development and coaching in the Startup Campus Business Concept Course, we pitched our mission on stage alongside nearly 30 other teams — and came out on top.
Our team celebrating this big milestone
This recognition reinforces the urgency and potential of what we’re building:
- 🧠 A real-time warning system that predicts wing collapses before they happen
- 📲 A smart safety app with structured briefings, flight analytics, and reflection tools
- 🌍 A bold mission to reduce paragliding accidents and bring commercial-aviation-grade safety to the freeflight skies
We’re incredibly grateful to the Startup Campus team, our mentors, and the wider Swiss startup ecosystem for their support and belief in our vision.
👉 See the official announcement here
Our founder Nicolas during his pitch
Zino and Nicolas during interview
What’s Next: From Demo to MVP
We’re turning momentum into action. Here’s what we’re working on now:
- ✅ Test-Ready Demo – Our intelligent flight instrument is close to done and ready for first data acquisition test flights, while we get started building our safety app demo
- 💻 MVP-Development – We are pushing hard to turn our soon-ready demo into a MVP you can engage with yourself
- 📈 Patent & Coaching – Swiss patent filed, PCT underway, and strategic support via Innosuisse
- 🛫 Go-to-Market Prep – Engaging with pilots, schools, shops, and early adopters
How You Can Get Involved
We’re actively growing our network of supporters, testers, and partners. Join us if you’re:
🪂 A pilot or instructor
→ Help us test the system and provide real-world feedback
🤝 A partner in aviation, sport tech, or safety
→ Collaborate on technology, education, or distribution
🏭 An industralisation partner → Help us to build a local supply chain for both product development and later distribution
💡 An investor or innovation ally
→ Let’s talk about the future of paragliding safety and how you can support it
Let’s connect, exchange ideas 💡 and work together to make paragliding safer for everyone.
Stay tuned for updates as we invite you to follow our journey!
🚀 Safe flights and happy innovating. 🌻
All the best,
Nicolas Huber
CEO, InnoThunder GmbH