>>venture>> 2027 Startup Competition

About

The >>venture>> 2027 Startup Competition invites early-stage Swiss-based startups and nonprofits to apply for significant cash prizes and expert coaching, culminating in a live pitch event at ETH Zurich.

Benefits

• 💰Grand Prize
  CHF 150,000 for the Grand Prize Winner
• 💼Consulting Package
  CHF 50,000 + McKinsey consulting package for each vertical Winner
• 🎉Audience Award
  CHF 10,000 for the Audience Award Winner
• 🏆Spotlight Award
  CHF 50,000 for the Spotlight Award Winner

Eligibility Criteria

• Early-stage startups and nonprofits
• Based in Switzerland
• Innovative idea
• In one of the specified industry verticals

Participation Commitments

• Short online application
• Live semifinals in May 2027
• Final pitch event on June 22, 2027 at ETH Zurich

Target Region

Switzerland

Target Sector

Business & Finance, Consumer Solutions, Industrials & Engineering, Pharma & Biotech, Medtech & Healthcare, Social & Environmental Impact