The Swiss Accelerator Network combines the best acceleration programmes in Switzerland. As digitalswitzerland, we are connecting and fostering the innovation ecosystem in Switzerland and helping it to scale internationally. Therefore, we are happy to form this network with the leading accelerator programmes in our country. We are collaborating to give Startups and Scaleups from all over the world the best accelerator environment possible.
Boldbrain
Who is it for?
Early stage startups
Unique Offering
– Unique Accelerator in southern Switzerland
– 800 hours of coaching and free work space
– 170’000 total prize value
Most important dates:
– Application Deadline: Mai – July
– Program runs from September – December
Masschallenge
Who is it for:
Early stage startups, across all industries which raised less then CHF 500K in equity and have under CHF 1 mio. in revenue
Unique Offering:
– An established international community of 1975+ startups
– World class mentoring from industry experts and a tailor made program
– Free office space, non equity cash and several in-kind prizes of up to CHF 1 mio.
Most important dates:
– Application Deadline: March
– Program: June-October
Swiss Startup Factory
Who is it for?
Startups who have a complementary team, a scalable business model and a MVP
Unique Offering
– A complete startup platform
– Only accelerate 3 startups per year to put all resources to make your startup successful
Most important dates:
Open enrollment – startups can apply anytime
Dart Labs
Who is it for:
Early stage ICT and Deep Tech startups (Pre-seed & Seed)
Unique Offering:
– Year long program with workspace in- and access to San Francisco ecosystem
– Incubation and financial investment
Focus either on early stage testing of business model, vertical etc. (Testing Lab) or US Market Entry and Partnerships (Scaling Lab)
Most important dates:
no deadlines – rolling applications
Boldbrain
Who is it for?
Early stage startups
Unique Offering
– Unique Accelerator in southern Switzerland
– 800 hours of coaching and free work space
– 170’000 total prize value
Most important dates:
– Application Deadline: Mai – July
– Program runs from September – December
Swiss Startup Factory
Who is it for?
Startups who have a complementary team, a scalable business model and a MVP
Unique Offering
– A complete startup platform
– Only accelerate 3 startups per year to put all resources to make your startup successful
Most important dates:
Open enrollment – startups can apply anytime
Masschallenge
Who is it for:
Early stage startups, across all industries which raised less then CHF 500K in equity and have under CHF 1 mio. in revenue
Unique Offering:
– An established international community of 1975+ startups
– World class mentoring from industry experts and a tailor made program
– Free office space, non equity cash and several in-kind prizes of up to CHF 1 mio.
Most important dates:
– Application Deadline: March
– Program: June-October
Dart Labs
Who is it for:
Early stage ICT and Deep Tech startups (Pre-seed & Seed)
Unique Offering:
– Year long program with workspace in- and access to San Francisco ecosystem
– Incubation and financial investment
Focus either on early stage testing of business model, vertical etc. (Testing Lab) or US Market Entry and Partnerships (Scaling Lab)
Most important dates:
no deadlines – rolling applications
Kickstart
Who is it for?
Deep Tech Scale-ups or Series A-type Startups that want executive-level access to leading corporates, top universities and large organizations
Unique Offering
– B2B/market access to Switzerland for later-stage startups
– Accelerator composed of serial entrepreneurs
– Program that takes no equity, is no distraction for startup executives and focuses on deal-making rather than investment
Most important dates:
– Application Deadline: End of May
– Program: September – November
Kickstart
Who is it for?
Deep Tech Scale-ups or Series A-type Startups that want executive-level access to leading corporates, top universities and large organizations
Unique Offering
– B2B/market access to Switzerland for later-stage startups
– Accelerator composed of serial entrepreneurs
– Program that takes no equity, is no distraction for startup executives and focuses on deal-making rather than investment
Most important dates:
– Application Deadline: End of May
– Program: September – November
F10 Fintech Incubator & Accelerator
Who is it for?
FinTech, RegTech and InsureTech startups with an existing prototype
Unique Offering
– High-level access and collaboration opportunities with our global network of banks, insurance companies, regulators and investors
– Internationally renowned coaches and mentors
– 15k expenses coverage and 6-months free of charge office spaces in Zurich
Most important dates:
– Application Deadline: June
– Program: September – March
Swiss EdTech Collider
Who is it for?
EdTech startups with an existing innovation/product that envisage to transform education and learning through technology
Unique Offering
– Switzerland’s first collaborative, membership based co-working space focusing solely on EdTech
– Based at the heart of learning sciences, community of 75+ EdTech startups, access to a unique ecosystem around EdTech
– Not a classic incubator but rather a ‘lifelong’ partner/accelerator
Most important dates:
Open enrollment – EdTech startups can apply anytime
Day One
Who is it for?
Digital healthcare tech startups who solve the health challenges and unmet needs of young people
Unique Offering
– Up to 50,000 CHF in non-dilutive funding and free creative space
– Coaching and access to the Basel Healthcare Innovation ecosystem
– Chance to gain exposure to experts at DayOne Conference prior to main program
Most important dates:
– Application: May – July
– Program: January – June
Baselaunch
Who is it for:
Healthcare startups who are looking for industry access, market know-how and access to labs.
Unique Offering:
– 15 months acceleration phase
– Highly experienced advisors from the healthcare industry
– Infrastructure, industry access and funding
Most important dates:
– Application Deadline: May
– Program: Phase I September to November, Phase II January to December
F10 Fintech Incubator & Accelerator
Who is it for?
FinTech, RegTech and InsureTech startups with an existing prototype
Unique Offering
– High-level access and collaboration opportunities with our global network of banks, insurance companies, regulators and investors
– Internationally renowned coaches and mentors
– 15k expenses coverage and 6-months free of charge office spaces in Zurich
Most important dates:
– Application Deadline: June
– Program: September – March
Day One
Who is it for?
Digital healthcare tech startups who solve the health challenges and unmet needs of young people
Unique Offering
– Up to 50,000 CHF in non-dilutive funding and free creative space
– Coaching and access to the Basel Healthcare Innovation ecosystem
– Chance to gain exposure to experts at DayOne Conference prior to main program
Most important dates:
– Application: May – July
– Program: January – June
Swiss EdTech Collider
Who is it for?
EdTech startups with an existing innovation/product that envisage to transform education and learning through technology
Unique Offering
– Switzerland’s first collaborative, membership based co-working space focusing solely on EdTech
– Based at the heart of learning sciences, community of 75+ EdTech startups, access to a unique ecosystem around EdTech
– Not a classic incubator but rather a ‘lifelong’ partner/accelerator
Most important dates:
Open enrollment – EdTech startups can apply anytime
Baselaunch
Who is it for:
Healthcare startups who are looking for industry access, market know-how and access to labs.
Unique Offering:
– 15 months acceleration phase
– Highly experienced advisors from the healthcare industry
– Infrastructure, industry access and funding
Most important dates:
– Application Deadline: May
– Program: Phase I September to November, Phase II January to December
