PKB AddVenture Academy 2026 Edition
The fourth edition of the PKB AddVenture Academy officially began with the kick-off at the beginning of February. The mentorship program, which will continue until September, involves the participation of four startups selected from over 20 applicants:
- SIE-VE is an Italian cleantech startup specializing in the treatment of industrial wastewater, offering an advanced filter based on renewable materials that simplifies purification, reduces operating costs, and improves environmental sustainability.
- TALPA Inspection is a Zurich-based startup active in construction/infra tech & robotics. It offers a non-destructive electrochemical technology, integrable with drones and robots, to detect hidden corrosion in reinforced concrete and make inspections faster, safer, and more efficient.
- Powsh is a startup operating in pet tech / consumer tech based in the Lugano area, designed to simplify the management of pet health. It centralizes medical records, reminders, and symptom monitoring into a digital assistant accessible via chat.
- Komete is an Italian startup active in the Industry 4.0 / manufacturing software & IIoT sector. It offers a plug-and-play IoT and AI platform that enhances real-time visibility of processes, optimizing efficiency, timeliness, and internal coordination.
With the kick-off, a new chapter of the PKB AddVenture Academy officially opens: a journey that values talent, technology, and entrepreneurial vision, strengthening the dialogue between ecosystems and creating tangible connections.
