SWISS STARTUP ECOSYSTEM

Innosuisse supports science-based innovation projects. From preliminary studies right through to projects without implementation partners – your start-up opportunities are manifold.

The FundTech Startup Leva develops solutions to help companies raise funds faster and in a more cost-effective way. Funding rounds are complicated matters for startups and investors. The more investors want to invest in a startup, the longer and more expensive the process becomes. With Leva’s Venture Syndicate, investors can easily set-up an investment syndicate and pool capital to jointly co-invest in a project. Leva published Switzerland's first “Venture Funding Map”, the most recent of which can be found in the company's LinkedIn profile.

Since 2016, MassChallenge Switzerland has confirmed its position as an innovation & entrepreneurship catalyst in Europe, receiving over 1000 applications and accelerating 492 startups to date. By connecting startups with the experts and resources they need, we are helping young entrepreneurs change the world for the better. From developing AI assisted smart eyewear for the blind to processing waste in Africa, to drones for viticulture, our alumni always rise to the challenge!

Medows Sàrl (previously PHARE7 Management Solutions) is working with exciting life sciences start-ups and growth-stage companies to launch products, accelerate business growth and drive adoption of their therapies in the market.

RUNWAY Startup Incubator offers a tailor-made startup & spin-off support. A key element of the incubator is the accompanying startup coaching. The aim of the coaching is the entrepreneurial aptitude and business acceleration of the startup towards market entry and positioning.

SEIF supports and promotes individuals or teams seeking to apply innovative business ideas to respond to current social and/or environmental problems, otherwise known as “social enterprises”. We do so by offering companies programs, consulting, training and general support according to their needs and stage of development.

Social Impact Award (SIA) is an idea competition and incubation program designed to empower young citizens (from 16 to 30 years-old) to take action as social entrepreneurs by transforming their ideas into viable projects. SIA takes place in more than 17 countries worldwide and Impact Hub takes the lead on implementing the program in Switzerland focusing on local needs and partnering with local universities, youth-led organisations and entrepreneurship networks.

Startfeld is the innovation and start-up network in the St.GallenBodenseeArea. In every phase of innovation, we support both ambitious entrepreneurs and established SME, who are open to new impulses and development.

startup days (SUD) are the leading conference for startup topics in Switzerland. Every year, outstanding startups, top-notch investors, corporates, and other key players network and exchange know-how. At SUD, attendees are encouraged to think out of the box, grow their skills, and find their perfect match.

Startup INVEST is the leading Swiss financing platform connecting Startups, Investors and Corporate industry leaders.

With startups.ch you can start your company anywhere in Switzerland, as their consultants are located in 20 different locations nationwide. They provide you with an all-encompassing start-up consultation and support you before, during, and after your company start.

Startupticker publishes news about Swiss startups on their achieved milestones and at the same time about available support program offered by various support organizations and programs.