APPLICATIONS OPEN · OCTOBER 1- NOVEMBER 30, 2026
Switzerland's leading
startup competition
For 30 years, we've backed the country's most innovative early-stage founders: CHF 590,000 in non-dilutive funding every year, mentoring from people who've built and funded companies, and a stage in front of Switzerland's top executives.
Entering takes one short form and one evening. Free, and we never take equity.
30
YEARS BACKING FOUNDERS
1,500+
ALUMNI COMPANIES
15,000+
JOBS CREATED
0%
EQUITY TAKEN
SPOTLIGHT AWARD 2027
A second way to win
This year's theme: Work, Reimagined
CHF 50,000
Non- dilutive
Work is changing faster than our schools, companies and institutions can keep up. If your startup helps people, teams or entire sectors prepare for what comes next, we want to see it.
Open to all participants
No separate application
Same November 30 deadline
DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT...
Here's what our network and alumni have to say
"Win or not, >>venture>> gets you in front of every jury and mentor in the Swiss startup scene, and the feedback you walk away with is worth more than the prize money."
Jeremy Suchet, CEO of Birds & Co.
Social & Environmental Impact Finalist, 2026
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