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SWITZERLAND’S LEADING STARTUP COMPETITION

Want to turn your innovative startup idea into reality? 

Learn how >>venture>> can support you.

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Join us Oct 8 at the Lausanne Kickoff at EPFL
Connect with mentors and investors, and learn how to win up to CHF 150K with >>venture>>.
Join us Oct 21 at the Zurich Kickoff at FocusTerra
Meet mentors, alumni and investors, and learn how to win up to CHF 150K with >>venture>>.
Top 10 reasons to join the >>venture>> competition
With so many startup competitions, why choose us? Here's what's in it for you...

Why should you join >>venture>>?

Ready to turn your innovative business or impact-driven idea into reality? Then you’re a perfect match for >>venture>>, an annual competition that supports early-stage startups.

Awarding over half a million Swiss francs, each year we open our competition and invite you to attend our workshops, make connections in the Swiss startup scene and access our coaching and mentor network.

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Prizes

Make your startup dreams a reality with up to CHF 150,000 in cash and a business consulting package from McKinsey & Company.

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Network

Connect with mentors and get expert feedback. Make valuable contacts that will shape your future and get your business off the ground.

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Visibility

Make connections in the Swiss startup scene and get access to investors and top business executives in Switzerland as well as media exposure.

Our Network

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Swiss

"At SWISS, we believe in the power of innovation and the great potential of the next generation of companies. That's why we are proud to actively support start-ups and recognize their agility, creativity, and ambition to transform industries. By fostering these aspirations, we not only stay at the forefront of innovation but also empower the leaders of tomorrow to actively shape the future. We look forward to continuing our excellent collaboration with >>venture>>."

Dieter Vranckx, CEO of Swiss

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