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



DART Ventures
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



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.



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



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.



DART Ventures
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