OUR SELECTION PROCESS – WHERE WE’RE AT
1. APPLICATIONS
JURY PICKS TOP 50We take applications every fall, usually from the beginning of October to the beginning of January.

SELECTION DAY TOP 50
JURY PICKS TOP 50The Selection Day took place on February 23 at Kulturfabrik Kofmehl in Solothurn.
3. PRESENTATION DAYS
JURY PICKS TOP 10During Presentation Days on April 25 and 26, the Top 15 startups have more in-depth talks with our jury at the de Vigier Sommerhaus in Solothurn.
4. AWARD CEREMONY
JURY PICKS UP TO 5 WINNERSThe Top 10 pitch in front of a live audience at the de Vigier Sommerhaus and viewers online. Up to 5 winners receive a coveted award.

Switzerland needs young entrepreneurs. Therein lies the future.
Switzerland needs young entrepreneurs. Therein lies the future.
Bill de Vigier, Founding Father
WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SELECTION DAY TOP 50
On February 23 a total of 50 startups pitched in one day in front of a live audience at Kulturfabrik Kofmehl in Solothurn. The event was also streamed online.
On February 23 a total of 50 startups pitched in one day in front of a live audience at Kulturfabrik Kofmehl in Solothurn. The event was also streamed online.