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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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A record-breaking year for >>venture>>!

We are beyond thrilled to announce that we have received an all-time high of 396 applications this year!

Announcing the 2025 >>venture>> Early Bird Winner!

Congratulations to MiNePro! We hope this CHF 1,000 boost will give them a little push to further develop their next-generation fully implantable AI-enhanced neural prosthesis designed for movement restoration and rehabilitation.

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.

Shaping the companies of tomorrow

We are extremely proud of our alumni. They have accomplished great feats, and we’re confident they will continue to do so. Here are some of their stories.

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GAMAYA

Big data meets big agriculture: EPFL spinoff and 2015 >>venture>> winner Gamaya uses farmland analytics to contribute to sustainable agriculture and global food security. The company’s drone-mounted sensors survey farmland and translate the data into actionable information for farmers. These insights help farmers target their use of water, fuel and agrochemicals and manage growing season risks such as extreme weather, pests, weeds and disease. The have raised CHF 7.4 million in funding to date.

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Success Stories

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Alumni stories

We are extremely proud of our alumni. They have accomplished great feats, and we’re confident they will continue to do so. Here are some of their stories.

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