Open Call | Startup Camps Q4 2026

About

A structured program offering Swiss startups the opportunity to validate their business ideas and accelerate market entry in Brazil through tailored support, mentorship, and access to local ecosystems. Participants will engage in a one-month Market Validation Camp followed by a three-month Market Entry Camp, allowing them to establish a presence in either São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro while leveraging Swissnex’s extensive network and resources.

Benefits

• 🌍Tailored Support
  Support from Swissnex in Brazil to navigate the local market.
• ✈️ Travel Stipend
  A stipend to assist with travel expenses to Brazil.
• 🏢Office Access
  Access to Swissnex’s offices as a home base during the program.
• 🎉Event Alignment
  Opportunities to align activities with major sector events or thematic cohorts.
• 🔗Network Access
  Full access to Swissnex’s network and ecosystem insights for better market integration.

Eligibility Criteria

• Swiss startups enrolled in Innosuisse Initial, Core or Scale-up Coaching programs
• Swiss startups that have received the Innosuisse Certificate within the past three years
• Startups that do not meet these criteria must first apply to Innosuisse Core Coaching.

Participation Commitments

• Must participate in the Market Validation Camp, a one-month program to test business ideas on-site and develop a market entry strategy
• Must engage in the Market Entry Camp, a three-month program to accelerate market entry and establish a long-term presence
• Startups may choose São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro as their base and coordinate an appropriate start date with Swissnex.

Target Region

Brazil

Target Sector

All sectors