14 MILLION
CHF awarded since 1989
≈ 140
startups received support
80%
are still operating in the market

Switzerland needs young entrepreneurs. Therein lies the future.
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

WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE AWARD CEREMONY 2023
On June 20 2023, five startups received a W.A. de Vigier Award in front of a live audience in Solothurn, Switzerland. The event was also streamed online and attracted viewers all over the world.
On June 20 2023, five startups received a W.A. de Vigier Award in front of a live audience in Solothurn, Switzerland. The event was also streamed online and attracted viewers all over the world.
APPLICATIONS FOR 2024 OPEN ON OCTOBER 1, 2023.
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