AIT India 2026

About

The AIT India 2026 program offers Swiss-based startups at the idea stage or developing research-based ventures the opportunity to gain international exposure and funding through fully funded participation in two weeks in India and Switzerland, along with a CHF 10,000 prize and tailored mentorship.

Benefits

• 🎓Fully funded participation — Participate in two fully funded weeks in India and Switzerland
• 💰Innovation prize — CHF 10,000 prize to support innovation
• 🧑‍🏫 Tailored coaching — Tailored coaching and mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and experts

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be Swiss-based startups
• Must be at the idea stage or developing a research-based venture
• No specific industry restrictions mentioned

Participation Commitments

• 📅 Jury selection day — Attend jury selection day on September 16, 2026
• 🚀 Kick-off day — Participate in kick-off day on October 29, 2026
• 🌍 Week in India — Engage in a week in India from November 15 to 21, 2026

Target Region

Global

Target Sector

All sectors