THE AWARD FOR ITALIAN TECH STARTUPS IN THE SWISS ECOSYSTEM 2026

About

A competition designed for Italian tech startups to showcase their innovations, gain exposure to industry experts, and connect with potential investors in the Swiss ecosystem. Participants will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas, receive coaching, and compete for various prizes while expanding their professional network.

Benefits

• 🚀Showcase Opportunity
  Opportunity to showcase innovation to a high-level audience
• 🌐Network Access
  Access to the Swiss and international business network
• 🎓Coaching Support
  Coaching support to better present themselves to the audience and final jury
• 🎤Pitching Opportunity
  Pitching in front of industry experts and investors
• 🤝Networking
  Networking with relevant Swiss and international companies
• 🏆Prizes
  Prizes including Jury’s Prize, Allianz Prize, Audience Prize, and Fongit Prize

Eligibility Criteria

• Must have been incorporated within the last five years
• Must be based in Italy or in Switzerland with at least one Italian founder
• Should demonstrate high growth and innovation potential in its sector
• Should not be a subsidiary of an already established company
• Your product/service Technology Readiness Level (TRL) is no less than 4 for projects in the health sector (pharma & biotech or medtech), and no less than 6 for all other sectors

Participation Commitments

• Must participate in the final event on November 24, 2026, in Geneva
• Must prepare a pitch for the jury
• Must be available for coaching sessions prior to the final event

Target Region

Switzerland

Target Sector

Technology