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

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The de Vigier Awards are given to outstanding entrepreneurs, regardless of gender, ethnicity, race, or religion. We strongly encourage everyone to apply. If you have any questions or reservations, do not hesitate to reach out to our managing team at info@devigier.ch.

Entrepreneur Profile

We weigh the idea and the personality of the entrepreneur equally.

Innovative Character

How innovative is your solution?

Relevance for Society

What’s the overall relevance for society? To what degree does your solution satisfy an existing need?

Feasibility

We specifically look at the feasibility of the project’s realization from a technical and financial standpoint.

Chances of Success

How high are your chances of success, considering the size of your potential market? And how many jobs does your business create?

Market Competitiveness

How competitive are you on the market?

WHY APPLY?

HOW TO APPLY

The W.A. de Vigier Awards are for all outstanding entrepreneurs, regardless of gender, ethnicity, race, or religion. We strongly encourage everyone to apply. If you have any questions or reservations, do not hesitate to reach out to our managing team at info@devigier.ch.
IMPORTANT: It’s crucial that the CEO of the company applies and goes through the entire process personally. The application deadline is January 6, 2025. Please read the FAQ below.
You can apply in German, English or French. Start the registration and application process right here, right now! We’re excited to meet you!
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FAQ

All entrepreneurs must apply personally and:

  • are able to present an innovative, future-oriented product or service concept
  • are dedicated to their project full time
  • have already or are about to establish a Switzerland-based company
  • have their registered residence in Switzerland
  • are (usually) not older than 45 years

The de Vigier Awards are for all outstanding entrepreneurs, regardless of gender, ethnicity, race, or religion. We strongly encourage everyone to apply. If you have any questions or reservations, do not hesitate to reach out to our managing team at info@devigier.ch.

Every year, the W.A. de Vigier Foundation awards prize money up to 5 x CHF 100,000 per startup. You also get access to a fantastic network of investors, alumni and industry experts.

Scroll up and find the list of criteria above.

The Selection Day Top 50 takes place at Kulturfabrik Kofmehl in Solothurn

The Presentations Days (Top15) take place in Solothurn

Connection Day (Top 10): location to be defined

The Award Ceremony (Top10) will take place in Solothurn

The dates will be published shortly. Stay tuned.