Call for entries: >>venture>> start-up competition 2024
The >>venture>> program returns with its 2024 edition. The aim is to support 15 start-ups & SMEs in their early stages, by awarding them over half a million Swiss francs and giving them access to a formidable network of experts and mentors from some of Switzerland's biggest companies.
Details & conditions of participation.
Is your start-up innovative? Then pitch it!
The program targets start-ups through 6 axes. Five of these are business-focused, and concern start-ups and SMEs in one of the following areas: finance and insurance, health and nutrition, ICT, industry and engineering, retail and consumer services. The final focus is on social and environmental impact, for innovative start-ups or non-profit organizations that are creating lasting impact and change to improve our planet, our society and our lives.
Guidelines
Each participant must have at least one team member who is a Swiss resident. The start-up may be active in Switzerland or abroad, but must be headquartered in Switzerland. The first 50 finalists (10 per field) will have access to the >>venture>> network of mentors, and will benefit from individualized, in-depth feedback on their project.
In addition to the chance to work with some of the best experts and entrepreneurs on the Swiss scene, the program will award the 15 winners (3 per field) with cash prizes.
PRICES BY BUSINESS SECTOR :
- 1st place: CHF 50,000
- 2nd: CHF 20,000
- 3rd: CHF 10,000
GRAND PRIX
The Grand Prix winner, chosen from among the 1st place winners in the commercial fields, will receive an additional prize of CHF 100,000.
Key dates
- February 28, 2024: Deadline for registration and participation in the competition
- April 3, 2024: announcement of the 10 winners by field
- April 29 to May 7, 2024: 5 pitch sessions per field for the 15 winners.
- June 17, 2024: final live pitches for all winners and awards ceremony