Frauenpower in Küssnacht am Rigi (en)
Review of the 2025 event
For the 31st time, Gewerbe-Treuhand awarded the coveted Central Switzerland New Entrepreneur Prize, endowed with CHF 10,000, on September 16, 2025. Innovative young companies from the region that are shaping the economy of tomorrow with creativity, courage and commitment were honored in a festive setting.
These four Businesses were among the nominees:
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Komeo AG, Malters
High-quality alternative to conventional soft drinks from the company's own brewery in Malters.
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Nava GmbH (Hera Organics), Merlischachen
Natural, sustainable and pleasant zero-waste alternative to tampons, pads & co.
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Noara GmbH, Kriens
Personalized and sustainable gifts, event concepts, campaigns and marketing consulting.
👉 to the introduction video - Planctons GmbH, Sarnen
Glasses made in Switzerland from disposable plastic collected by fishermen in the sea, on the coast and on islands.
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In an exciting final round, the finalists presented their visions, answered questions from the jury and defended their concepts in front of the audience. The variety of approaches - from sustainable consumer goods and creative services to innovative recycling - impressively demonstrated how strong and visionary the start-up scene in Central Switzerland is.
The highlight of the evening was the award ceremony:
Komeo AG, Malters, founded by Glen Lecardonnel, Fabian Rölli and Matthias Rölli, won over the jury and audience alike and secured the CHF 10,000 New Entrepreneur Award 2025. With its high-quality and refreshing alternatives to conventional beverages, Komeo sets a strong example for quality, innovation and regionality.
A big thank you goes to the independent expert jury with Esther Gasser Pfulg, Silvan Küng and Stephan Grau, the presenter Viviane Speranda-Koller, DJ Andy Wolf, the numerous sponsors and all the guests. Their participation, excitement and networking made the award ceremony a special experience and once again a valuable platform for exchange between founders, entrepreneurs and partners.
We are already looking forward to the next edition of this inspiring event on September 15, 2026 and wish all finalists continued success on their entrepreneurial journey.
Show us your start-up!
On September 15, 2026 , it's that time again: Gewerbe-Treuhand is awarding the prestigious CHF 10,000 Central Switzerland New Entrepreneur Prize for the 32nd time.
Now it's your turn: take the opportunity to put your start-up in the spotlight, make valuable contacts and secure the stage you deserve.
Application deadline is May 11, 2026 - apply now! (nup@gewerbe-treuhand.ch)
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New entrepreneurs in Central Switzerland from 1994 - 2025
2025 Komeo AG, Glen Lecardonnel, Fabian Rölli, Matthias Rölli
2024 zero waste GmbH, Jeffrey Christen, Nando Nichele, Merlischachen
2023 meinRad AG, Armin Häfliger, Lucerne
2022 Impact Acoustic AG, Sven Erni and Jeffrey Ibanez, Lucerne
2021 AureusDrive GmbH, Gabriel Barroso, Sergio Tresch, Lucerne
2020 The award ceremony did not take place due to the coronavirus pandemic
2019 Brücker+Ernst GmbH SIA, Stefan Brücker, Patrick Ernst, Lucerne
2018 Trafiko AG, Roman Steffen, Christoph Zurflüh, Kasimir Stadler, Kastanienbaum
2017 Dividat AG, Eva van het Reve, Schindellegi
2016 PASTARAZZI GmbH, Markus Hurschler, Benito Omlin, Kim Zumstein, Sarnen
2015 Relish Brothers AG, Silvan Küng, Pirmin Giger, Sempach-Station
2014 Bone Artis AG, Dr. Marcelin Oliver Draenert, Brunnen
2013 Texpress Textilpflege GmbH, Patrick Meier, Emmenbrücke
2012 Spitex zur Mühle AG, Barbara Radtke, Zug
2011 Schmid Parkett AG, Susann Schmid, Alpnach Dorf
2010 Lacher Bagger AG, Roger Lacher, Willerzell
2009 Agentur Frontal AG, Roger Wermelinger, Bruno Steffen, René Häfliger, Willisau
2008 BE Netz AG, Adrian Kottmann, Peter Schlaufer, Lucerne
2007 Systransis AG, Markus Montigel, Zug
2006 Heimet assisted living community, Thomas and Ruth Heini, Ennetbürgen
2005 Scheiber GmbH, Adrian Scheiber, Ettiswil
2004 MangeRIE GmbH, Madeleine Suter, Erika Hunkeler, Egolzwil
2003 Lightwing Aircraft AG, Marco Trüssel, Alois Amstutz, Karl Bohren, Hans Gygax, Stans
2002 Amatic AG, Marcel Gurtner, Reto Schranz, Michael Niederberger, Inwil
2001 Nextage GmbH, Remo Schilliger, Marco Eggenschwiler, Marcel Kaufmann, Littau
2000 Villiger Arnosti Gartenbau AG, Markus Villiger, Hans-Peter Arnosti, Root / Meggen
1999 Nussbaumer Holzbau, Adrian Nussbaumer, Baar
1998 Zeit AG, Ivo Muri, Sursee
1997 Burkhart Bauinformatik AG, Pierre Burkhart, Kriens
1996 Drogerie LUNA GmbH, Gabriela Schlumpf, Gabi Hunziker, Lucerne
1995 Lithopol AG, Markus Wäfler, Aarau
1994 Montalpina AG, Urs A. Stalder, Lucerne
