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MassChallenge Switzerland

MassChallenge Switzerland

Supports Swiss agtech, industrial, and health startups through a MassChallenge program with mentorship, networking, and investment pathways.

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MassChallenge Switzerland 2026 is a four-month accelerator program based in Lausanne, Switzerland, offering up to CHF 1 million in non-dilutive cash prizes plus in-kind awards to early-stage startups. The program runs June 29 through October 29, 2026, with an awards ceremony in Lausanne on October 30, 2026. Applications closed March 4, 2026. No equity is taken and no participation fee is charged. …

What this grant funds

Three tracks: Agtech & Foodtech (sustainability and food); Materials & Industry (energy/water efficiency, waste reduction); Healthtech (medtech ecosystem).

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.4 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Prize
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$1M
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: masschallenge.org