Boldbrain Startup Challenge 2026

About

A three-month accelerator program designed for early-stage startups, providing mentorship, training, and a significant prize pool to support innovative projects developed in Ticino. Participants will engage in intensive workshops and networking opportunities, focusing on sustainability and collaboration with industry experts.

Benefits

• 🤝Mentorship Network
  Access to a qualified network of mentors and partners
• 📅Intensive Acceleration
  Three months of intensive acceleration from September to December
• 💰Prize Pool
  Total prize pool of more than 210,000 Swiss francs, including cash and in-kind prizes
• 🎓Training Sessions
  Training sessions, individual coaching, and networking opportunities
• 🌱Sustainability Focus
  Focus on sustainability with dedicated workshops.

Eligibility Criteria

• Startups must be in early stages
• Teams must consist of at least two members
• If a company is registered, it must be less than three years old
• Projects must be developed in Ticino
• Teams must not have completed another acceleration program.

Participation Commitments

• Must participate in all scheduled mandatory events and meetings
• Submission of required documentation in English is necessary
• Commitment to develop the project in Ticino is required
• Attendance at the InfoDay on May 7th in Lugano is mandatory.

Target Region

Ticino, Switzerland

Target Sector

All sectors