KOOGES, short for KOOperative GEnosSenschaft, is non-profit a freshly founded society located in Switzerland. We don't identify ourselves as a startup because our founders have experience in product improvement, testing, and development, and we have the equipment and drive to shape the future.
We see ourselves as a crossroad where ideas meets reality.
Cooperation is the key to making a difference in people's lives, and we work tirelessly every day to put that belief into action.
KOOGES is like a club, but everyone is welcome to speak about it and use its equipment for project work.
Our aim is to assist those who have Brilliant ideas but lack the time, resources, or expertise to bring them to fruition. By offering our support, members guidance, and resources, we can help people realize their potential and turn their ideas into real products.
On the other hand, we also know that there are many skilled individuals out there who would like to use their hobby time to apply their knowledges, skills and possible make a positive impact on society.
That's why we invite anyone who has something to offer to join us and contribute their skills and expertise to our community.
With our support, you can bring your ideas to life by creating prototypes, developing industrial models, and even obtaining patents.
So why wait? Let's work together to make your ideas a reality.
The yearly membership fee is at least CHF 36.
The owner's idea can be covered by a confidential agreement or shared with registered members.
The wealth of the Genossenschaft will be used to support approved member projects buy equipment and cover it's expenses.
If any utility models or patents are applied for, they will always carry the name of their inventor.
After a project becomes public, it will have its own dedicated page that includes the participant's name (or nickname) and their contribution to the project.
Member agree that 10% of the product price will be donated for at least 5 years or until KOOGES expenses directly related to the product are not 110% covered.
If KOOGES founds a new company (If product turnover is over 100,000 CHF and product owner requests it), it will keep a 15% share for the next 5 years.
FAQ:
Q: Can you make money by just helping others ?
A: At the moment, at the beginning, it is on a volunteer basis only.
We will organize some KOOGES events where members can enjoy meals and drinks for free. If the development of the project you are participating in gets on a good track, the project owner and KOOGES will negotiate an adequate reward.
There is, of course, the option that in the near future, we will need some full-time employees, and we will inform our members about such a progress and oportunities, STAY TUNED !
WE ARE COOPERATION - Suggested pricing is negotiable - If you have other offering, feel free to share them with us !