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Switzerland needs young entrepreneurs. Therein lies the future.

Bill de Vigier, Founding Father

Switzerland needs young entrepreneurs. Therein lies the future.

Bill de Vigier, Founding Father

WE CARE ABOUT YOUR COMPANY AND ABOUT YOU AS A LEADER.

We are not only looking for groundbreaking products and business ideas, but also for strong and honorable leaders who can serve as role models for other young entrepreneurs.

  • You get national and international visibility and credibility. We livestream our big events and investors view our shortlist as a good pre-selection of startups they want to take a closer look at.

  • Enjoy access to our sterling network of coaches, entrepreneurs, alumni and investors. We care about your startup and want to open doors.

  • The prize money comes with no strings attached. It’s yours to spend, we hope you achieve great things with it!

  • We’ve been around since 1987 and have awarded about 150 winners with a total of CHF 14.9 million in prize money. Our board and jury consist of highly accomplished people with lots of experience and genuine passion for this foundation’s cause: to support young entrepreneurs.

WE CARE ABOUT YOUR COMPANY AND ABOUT YOU AS A LEADER.

We are not only looking for groundbreaking products and business ideas, but also for strong and honorable leaders who can serve as role models for other young entrepreneurs.

  • You get national and international visibility and credibility. We livestream our big events and investors view our shortlist as a good pre-selection of startups they want to take a closer look at.

  • Enjoy access to our sterling network of coaches, entrepreneurs, alumni and investors. We care about your startup and want to open doors.

  • The prize money comes with no strings attached. It’s yours to spend, we hope you achieve great things with it!

  • We’ve been around since 1987 and have awarded about 140 winners with a total of CHF 14 million in prize money. Our board and jury consist of highly accomplished people with lots of experience and genuine passion for this foundation’s cause: to support young entrepreneurs.

14.9 M

CHF awarded since 1989

151

startups received support

≈ 82%

are still operating in the market

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FOR THE 2025 AWARDS BY JANUARY 6. WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING YOU AND YOUR STARTUP!