MassChallenge Switzerland 4th Startup Competition launched

MassChallenge Switzerland is the Swiss branch of the global organization, with 7 locations worldwide. Running on a yearly basis, the four months program accelerates the highest-impact, highest potential startups, by providing an established international community of startups, world class mentoring from industry experts, tailored programming, access to corporate partners, free office space and up to CHF 1 million non-dilutive cash prizes, complemented by other several in-kind prizes. No equity is taken.

Thanks to its global network of accelerators and access to leading corporate partners, the MassChallenge Accelerator Program has a massive impact, assuring entrepreneurial growth and creating value the world over. To date 1975+ alumni have raised over $4.3 billion in funding, generated over $2.5 billion in revenue and created over 121.000 jobs.

Take Up The Challenge & Go Global!

MassChallenge Switzerland accepts applications from early-stage startups across all industries. If your startup has raised less than $500K in equity-based funding, generated less than $1M in revenue in the last 12 months, and you are set to make a big impact in your industry or in the world, you’re the kind of entrepreneur MassChallenge is looking for!

After 2 judging rounds (in April and May), about 70 startups are selected to join MassChallenge Switzerland, on-site, for an intensive 4 months acceleration program (June to October). During this time frame, each startup receives mentorship from industry experts, daily workshops and the chance to interact with corporate partners such as Barry Callebaut, Bühler, GEA, Givaudan, Inartis Foundation, Nestlé, Südzucker, BASF and Swiss Economic Forum, to name a few. Last but not least, the winners wrap up with a share of the award prize money & the in-kind awards.

Interested startups can apply at masschallenge.org until March 13th.