FOLLOW YOUR CURIOSITY

We're here to help you explore whatever interests you and take simple steps forward - no pressure, just fun and curiosity!

READY TO GET CURIOUS ABOUT WHAT EXCITES YOU? INTERESTED IN TURNING IT INTO ACTION?

GETTING STARTED

Our Curiosity Session is a space to explore your passions and take simple steps forward. There's no pressure - let's get fun and be curious!

BOOK YOUR SESSION

HOW IT WORKS

Whether you have a specific idea or just the beginnings of one, this session can help you to transform your spark into action and set you on the path to meaningful progress.

SESSION STRUCTURE 

Sessions last an hour and can be face to face or online. In that time, we'll help you to hone in on what excites you, and take the first steps toward your dream future.

AM I ELIGIBLE?

You can get access to a Curiosity Session if you're studying:

  • a Bachelor's and have passed your first-year Basisprüfung
  • a Master's
  • a PhD

Curiosity Session Coaches

Florence Gschwend – Innovation Catalyst
Florence Gschwend – Innovation Catalyst


Florence joined SPH as an Innovation Catalyst in 2024. She previously spun-out her own start-up from Imperial College in London and is eager to share her learnings from her 7-year journey as a founder, CEO, CTO and now adviser. She loves learning about new topics and is passionate about sustainability.



Book a curiosity session with Florence (in person).


Book a curiosity session with Florence (online)

Ivan Hanselmann – Innovation Catalyst
Ivan Hanselmann – Innovation Catalyst

Ivan combines a hands-on, innovation mindset with strong interpersonal skills and technical curiosity. He thrives on tackling complex challenges and takes pride in empowering others to do the same. His past experience in Angel-Capital makes him a valuable sparring partner in business topics for early-stage projects.


Book a curiosity session with Ivan (in person).

Book a curiosity session with Ivan (online).

Valentina Ricupero – Innovation Catalyst
Valentina Ricupero – Innovation Catalyst

Valentina is a certified agile leader who loves helping people to find and leverage their strengths. She held roles ranging from business development to product and team leader across companies and startups in the software industry. After working as a freelance consultant for tech startups, Valentina joined the ETH Student Project House as an innovation catalyst in 2024.



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Get support for your project

Get hands-on support to turn your idea into reality — from coaching and feedback to funding and prototyping help. When you start your supported project, you'll join a thriving community of creative and ideas-driven students.

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