WHY VENTURE FORWARD WITH US
Thank you for considering applying to >>venture>>, Switzerland’s leading startup competition!
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Each year we support early-stage startups awarding over half a million Swiss francs and giving startups access to an amazing network of experts, mentors and top executives of some of the leading companies in Switzerland.
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In addition to this, the >>venture>> competition is here to help you:
> Systematically challenge your startup plan to discover flaws early and fix them efficiently
> Put together an actionable implementation plan
> Prepare a document that will serve as a central means of communication with investors and strategic partners
Let >>venture>> connect you to the people and resources you need!
>>venture>> takes no equity, interests or fees for
participating and/or winning the competition.
Think you have what it takes?
You probably do a lot of pitching already, so let us pitch to you. Take the next minute to learn about the >>venture>> competition and why you should dare to venture forward with us.
What’s at stake?
By entering into the >>venture>> competition, you are tapping into a rich network of industry experts and seasoned entrepreneurs who are eager to impart their wisdom and help guide you along your startup journey.
The top 60 finalists (10 per vertical) will have access to our mentor network for in-depth individualized feedback.
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In addition to the chance to work with some of the best in Switzerland’s startup scene, >>venture>> will provide the eighteen winners (three per vertical) with cash prizes.
PRIZES PER VERTICAL:
1st: CHF 50’000
2nd: CHF 20’000
3rd: CHF 10’000
GRAND PRIZE
The overall Grand Prize winner, chosen among the 1st ranked vertical winners, wins an additional prize of CHF 100’000, for a total of CHF 150’000!
Join the competition
Applications for the upcoming edition will be open in the fall of 2024. Interested? Then fill out our pre-registration form.
>>venture>> accepts startups in 6 verticals: five business verticals and one social and environmental impact vertical. Click below, to learn more about the competition and what’s at stake.