GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
CHF 10,000 (Level 1), CHF 30,000 (Level 2), or CHF 50,000 (Level 3) — no equity, no interest. Annual program with two cohorts per year.
Applications close July 31, 2026. Program starts September 2026.
FUNDING TYPE
Accelerator, Grant
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Only 13 grants are awarded per year across all three levels: 5 at Level 1, 5 at Level 2, and 3 at Level 3.
The program runs two cohorts per year, so roughly 6-7 grants are available per cohort. Competition is real, but the small award pool means selectivity is high at every level.
WHAT IT TAKES
Choose the right level for your stage (Ignition, POC, or Validation) — 1-2 hours
Prepare and submit your application — 1-2 weeks
Application deadline — July 31, 2026
Program start if selected — September 2026
WORTH KNOWING
Grants are equity-free and interest-free at all three levels, and winners also get structured access to coaches, industry mentors, and paid CxO-as-a-Service specialists—so the non-cash support is a real part of the value. Startups can apply at the level matching their current maturity and progress to higher levels in future cohorts.
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