ETH juniors - About us

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Get to Know Us

Founded in 1997, ETH juniors serves as a vital link between ETH Zurich’s academic innovation and industry needs. Continually evolving, we specialize in transforming the university’s vast knowledge into practical business applications. We cater to a wide range of companies, from local SMEs to multinational giants. Our dynamic team, composed of talented ETH students and graduates, brings exceptional academic insights and innovative perspectives to each project, addressing contemporary business challenges.

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The Minds behind ETH juniors

We all are students from ETH Zurich with various technical study backgrounds and disciplines. With our experience and our talent we create the perfect solution for each customer’s needs.

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Lars Beerenwinkel

Project Manager, President

Niklas Rapold

Project Manager, Vice-President

Oskari Jyrkinen

Project Manager, Head of Corporate Relations

Gregory Stäuber

Project Manager, Corporate Relations

Juan Martin Sola

Project Manager, Head of IT

Valentin Nussli

Project Manager, Head of Finance

Sven Prinz

Project Manager, Finance

Dominic Fehr

Project Manager

Yannik Meister

Project Manager, Head of Campus Interview

Emma Greif

Project Manager, Campus Interview

Caroline Treinen

Project Manager, Head of Student Relations

Our History

History

Our History

1997

Founding

ETH juniors was established by five departmental student association presidents from ETH. This marked the beginning of a platform aimed at bridging the gap between academia and industry.

2003

Commercial Registration

ETH juniors achieved an entry in the commercial register, formalizing its presence. This step provided a legal foundation for its operations and engagements.

2009

Campus Interview Initiation

The first Campus Interview event was held at Hotel Mövenpick in Glattbrugg. This event established a tradition of connecting students with potential employers in a relaxed setting.

2014

Personnel Leasing Approval

Seco granted approval for personnel leasing, expanding the range of services offered by ETH juniors. This approval allowed ETH juniors to provide temporary staffing solutions to businesses.

2015

jFund Launch

The jFund and the jFund Committee were launched to support startups. This initiative aimed at providing seed capital and guidance to budding entrepreneurs from the ETH community.

2018

Major Engineering Project

A significant engineering project with Alfa Romeo Racing was executed. This project showcased the practical application of academic knowledge in solving real-world engineering challenges.

2021

Student Project House

ETH juniors’ multi-year quarterly jFund contributions to ETH Entrepreneurship played a key role in opening the Student Project House at ETH Zurich – a sign that ETH juniors doesn’t just deliver projects, but actively shapes the broader ETH ecosystem.

2022

25th Anniversary

Founded in 1997 by five ETH departmental student association presidents, the milestone was celebrated with ETH juniors alumni spanning over two decades – and used as the starting point for the rebranding initiative that followed.

2025

First Major Agentic AI Project

ETH juniors built QuickTick, a multi-agent AI system automating support ticket handling for the Renouvaud library network across 670+ librarians in the canton of Vaud. Tickets are classified and routed to specialized agents backed by RAG across help center, wiki, and historical data – integrated directly into Zendesk and Ex Libris Alma. Human experts validate all responses before they reach the user. Presented at AI@UNIL Day in June 2025, QuickTick is one of ETH juniors’ first fully deployed agentic AI systems.

Start-ups

At ETH juniors, we are deeply committed to nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit. Our initiatives, including the jFund program, provide budding entrepreneurs with essential seed capital and guidance, paving the way for innovative ideas to evolve into successful ventures in the competitive market landscape. Through continuous support and a network of valuable resources, we aim to foster a thriving startup ecosystem that significantly contributes to the dynamic interplay between academia and the business world.

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Board of Directors

BoD

Our Board of Directors comprises esteemed individuals from diverse sectors including academia, industry, and entrepreneurship, who bring a wealth of experience and insights to ETH juniors. Their strategic guidance is instrumental in navigating the path of innovation and ensuring a profound impact on both the academic and business communities we engage with.