MassChallenge Switzerland

(Updated 24 Feb 2025) The flagship programme of MassChallenge Switzerland is an early-stage startup accelerator, which accepts startups from any industry, and comprises the agnostic programme and 3 industry-specific tracks: Sustainable Food, Sustainable & Efficient Industry and HealthTech.

APPLICATION WINDOW

CLOSED

DEADLINE

5 Mar 2025

PRIZES

Unrivalled access to 15+ global corporate partners including Nestlé, Bühler, Givaudan, DSM, Louis Dreyfus Company, General Mills, Südzucker, Ricola, PMI, Bystronic, SMC, Georg Fischer - totalling over CHF 260 billion in revenue

World class mentoring from over 400 experts and tailored programming provided with no equity taken in return

The opportunity to compete for up to CHF 1M in non-dilutive cash prizes and other in-kind awards

For Food and Climate focused startups, an additional cash prize of CHF 100k no-strings-attached for the Louis Dreyfus Company Climate Resilience Prize.

Switzerland-specific advice on regulations and tax, easy access to the EU market, and strong trade links

A proven model that has helped more than 65% of finalists raise funds during or immediately after the programme

OTHER KEY DATES

15 January 2025: Applications Opened
6 & 26 February 2025: Applications Webinar
30 June 2025: Accelerators and Tracks Begin
30 June - 11 July 2025: Bootcamp and Connection Events in Switzerland
1 September - 12 September 2025: Halftime and Collaboration Events in Switzerland
30 October 20235 Awards & Closing Ceremony

HOST COUNTRY

Switzerland

Note that while some organisers may accept applications from all around the world, you may still be required to travel to the host country in order to take part in the later stages of a competition for instance, or you may be required to live there for a period of time to take part in a funded programme (e.g. scholarship, incubator, accelerator).

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Credit: MassChallenge Switzerland

Date Added: 15 Feb 2022