ZIC Throughout the years

The Zurich Innovation Championship has not only enabled Zurich to collaborate with some ingenious start-ups to work on some inspiring innovations. It has also helped Zurich to adopt an innovation mindset. It has encouraged our people to question how we do things at Zurich. To think of new ideas. To imagine bold solutions to the challenges we face and to accelerate innovation across the business.

Michel Liès, Chairman of the Board of Directors

Innovation thrives when laser-focused on real business needs and challenges. It’s not just about tech or AI — but when you add them into the mix, they don’t just speed things up; they unlock new, game-changing possibilities. Innovation isn’t just faster with tech, it’s smarter.

Ericson Chan, Group Chief Information and Digital Officer

For innovation to be successful, to create meaningful impact, we always need to start with the problem: How can we solve business challenges while also seizing opportunities? Scouting the right startups is key, and over the past six years since the inaugural Zurich Innovation Championship, we have really honed this skill. And the journey continues.

Paolo Mantero, Group Chief Strategy Officer