WE ARE EXCITED TO LEARN ABOUT YOU AND YOUR IDEAS

Applications for the 2024 W.A. de Vigier Awards will open on October  1, 2023. Stay tuned for details and thanks for your interest!

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR // ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

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.

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?

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. Most of the other assessments, preparations and the Award Ceremony take place at the de Vigier Sommerhaus in Solothurn or at Hotel La Couronne in Solothurn.

Stay tuned for 2024 dates and deadlines.