Swiss Innovation Challenge
Pays CHF 30,000 plus in-kind support to a standout Swiss innovation project.
The Swiss Innovation Challenge runs as an eight-month innovation support programme built around three pitch rounds, narrowing over 100 entrants down to three finalists and one overall winner. Throughout the programme, participants can attend free seminars, work with mentors and coaches, and take part in networking events, alongside publicity for their project generated by the organisers. Entrants …
Looks for SMEs, startups or institutions already established or newly entering the market, headquartered in Switzerland or for whom Switzerland is an important sales market, that are planning or have recently made an innovative step. No specific industry is required — any type of innovation project may enter.
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