Pitch competition · Zurich, Switzerland
A Swiss startup competition for early-stage founders, running for 30 years. It awards CHF 590,000 in non-dilutive funding each year, with jury feedback and mentoring, and takes no equity.
Open · closes 30 Nov 2026 Run by Venture.ch
Verified 18 October 2026 · From the programme's own pages
2027 competition: applications opened 1 October 2026 and close 30 November 2026.
Usual timing: Applicants who submit by 31 October 2026 enter an early-bird draw for an extra CHF 1,000.
The programme does not publish eligibility rules on the pages we read. Check its site before you apply.
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