SWISS STARTUP ECOSYSTEM
We're all about empowering innovators and that's why we've gathered a list of organizations that are like-minded to help you along your journey and encourage you to venture forward.
Swiss Healthcare Startups
Swiss Healthcare Startups (SHS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering innovation within the Swiss healthcare sector. At SHS, we believe in empowering startups by granting them significant exposure and facilitating access to key stakeholders. With a dynamic network of 730+ startups and over 50 corporate and network partners, SHS serves as a neutral platform and actively encourages dialogue, networking, and the exchange of ideas across the healthcare landscape. Through various events and initiatives, SHS strives to catalyze collaboration and drive transformative change within the industry.
SwissPropTech
As an innovation network, SwissPropTech adds value to the Swiss real estate industry. By bringing together young property technology companies with investors and established companies, the innovative power of the real estate industry will be sustainably strengthened over the entire life cycle
Venture Kick
Venture Kick is a philanthropic three stage funding model initiated to support Swiss startups with enough funding to kick-start their entrepreneurial success. Startups can qualify to receive up to CHF 150,000 in start capital, and an opportunity for an additional CH 850,000 in equity funding from the Kick Fund. After each stage, promising entrepreneurs are also offered professional guidance in developing their business through the 2-day kickers camps and connection to an incredible network.
Venturelab
Together with founders, key academic and industry partners; Venturelab designs and operates programs to bring the best startup talents to the next level of development. The core mission is to support entrepreneurs towards successful fundraising and business growth throughout the evolution of the company. With Venture Leaders, venturelab takes the Swiss National Startup Teams to Silicon Valley, Boston, New York and China, supporting them on their global expansion path.
W.A. de Vigier Stiftung
The W.A. de Vigier Award is the oldest and highest endowed prize for young entrepreneurs in Switzerland, awarding 5 x CHF 100‘000 each year. The foundation's goal is to provide direct financial support for highly innovative entrepreneurs who want to launch performance and growth oriented businesses in Switzerland.











