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Bringing together the best Accelerator Programmes in Switzerland.
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.
Early Stage Startups
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Who is it for:
European startups that tackle climate change
Unique Offering: – 18 month of coaching, office space in 21 support locations and 14 EU countries.
– Up to €85,000 in seed funding with no equity taken
– Access to Climate-KIC’s Europe-wide network
Most important dates: – Application Deadline: End of January, End of July
– Program: Summer (April – September), Winter (October – March)
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
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
Who is it for:
Swiss incorporated startups that have a space connection and are younger than 5 years old.
Unique Offering: – Financial Support up to EUR 200k in seed financing, all grants
– Technical support up to 80 hours by companies and research organisations
– Access to ESA Network and facilities and European ESA BIC network
Most important dates:
– Application Deadline: End of October
– Demo Day: September
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
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
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
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
Who is it for:
European startups that tackle climate change
Unique Offering: – 18 month of coaching, office space in 21 support locations and 14 EU countries.
– Up to €85,000 in seed funding with no equity taken
– Access to Climate-KIC’s Europe-wide network
Most important dates: – Application Deadline: End of January, End of July
– Program: Summer (April – September), Winter (October – March)
Who is it for:
Swiss incorporated startups that have a space connection and are younger than 5 years old.
Unique Offering: – Financial Support up to EUR 200k in seed financing, all grants
– Technical support up to 80 hours by companies and research organisations
– Access to ESA Network and facilities and European ESA BIC network
Most important dates:
– Application Deadline: End of October
– Demo Day: September
With this prestigious format, we provide our members with insights from selected keynote speakers on various topics related to digital transformation. The aim is to connect decision-makers from industry, academia, business and politics to support and drive change. In this context, the Swiss Digital Summit makes an important contribution to help shape and tackle the complex effects of digitalisation in Switzerland.
The Market Entry Bootcamp offers up to 25 promising international later-stage scaleups a deep-dive into the Swiss deep tech supercluster. We provide you with access to leading Swiss market actors, multi-national corporate partners, launch programmes and accelerators, as well as public institutions. A special addition to this year’s Bootcamp is complimentary access to NOAH 2021, Europe’s Leading Digital Growth Investment Conference.
Day 1: Curated corporate matchmaking
We enable events and exploratory meetings with the corporate member base of digitalswitzerland. We also spotlight why Switzerland is a global leader in innovation and talent attraction.
Day 2: NOAH 2021
Taking place in Zurich, you will have free access to NOAH 2021. For the past 12 years, NOAH has acted as a collaboration platform, connecting over 67 stakeholder groups to bring sustainable and measurable impact to the world. You will have the opportunity to meet potential investors and even pitch to the wider audience at this prestigious event.
Who can apply for the Market Entry?
Scaleups with sustainability angle at series A and B stage in the following areas:
FinTech & InsurTech
Digital Health & Wellbeing
CleanTech & GreenTech
and that have these predispositions:
Successfully closed external financing rounds (Series A preferred)
Post revenue or 5+ FTE’s
Validated business model & product
A demonstrated value proposition for corporates
Overview of scaleups from past editions
Digital Health Startups from past editions
BRAINCONTROL Artificial Intelligence for Human-Machines Interaction
Neteera Technologies Innovative Contact-free and Motion Robust vital signs sensing
Massive Analytic SaaS tech at the intersection of AI, Machine Learning and Data Science
FinTech & Cybersecurity Startups from past editions
Orca The best way to securely store and share important information about people and companies.
Surfly Provides fast, secure and simple universal co-browsing
Alyne Cyber Security, Risk Management and Compliance as a Service
Programme Partner
Ecosystems partners
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