MassChallenge Switzerland

Founded in 2016, MassChallenge Switzerland has quickly become a leading driver of innovation and entrepreneurship in Europe by connecting startups with the experts and resources they need to grow. From developing AI-assisted smart eyewear for people with vision loss to using drones for viticulture, our 144 alumni are changing the world for the better.

Program Benefits

Unrivalled access to 15+ global corporate partners, totalling over CHF 250 billion in revenue
World class mentoring from 550+ experts and tailored programming in the spirit of a startup school
Free office space and the chance to win up to CHF 1 million in non-dilutive cash prizes and several other in-kind awards
Switzerland-specific support for entrepreneurs such as competitive regulations and tax system, easy access to the EU market, and strong trade links
Proven model: more than 65% of Finalists raise funds during or immediately after the program

Timeline

Applications Open

23 January 2019

Early Bird Application Deadline

13 February 2019

Applications Close

15 March 2019

Judging

April - May 2019

Finalist Announcement

15 May 2019

Accelerator Program

June - October 2019

MassChallenge Switzerland Awards

October 2019

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Featured Startups

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2017 Switzerland Finalist

Ambrosus Technologies (Foodblockchain)

Enterprise Software

2017 Switzerland Diamond Winner

TasteHit

Internet & Web

2017 Switzerland Gold Winner

HaYa Therapeutics

Therapeutics (Pharma / Biotech)

2017 Switzerland Finalist

Mixfit Inc

Health and Wellness

Switzerland Leadership

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Thierry Duvanel

Managing Director

Thierry Duvanel is the Managing Director of MassChallenge Switzerland. As an entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in highly technical environments, Thierry is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges. Previously, Thierry co-founded a software development company in Korea and worked as a consultant for a variety of companies across different industries.

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