Startup Days – Newcomer

Apply before 15 March 2026 to the Startup Days Newcomer Challenge dedicated promising to early-stage tech startups

The Startup Days Newcomer challenge is designed to discover Switzerland’s hidden startup gems who are on a promising track and ready to be shown to the world! Ventures in the pre-seed or seed phase will showcase their innovation on the national stage of Swiss startup days to approach investors and receive consultation from experts and valuable market insights.

• Promising tech startup: Your startup has a evident scaling potential in the tech sector.
• Stage: Your startup is in the pre-seed or seed phase and has been recently founded or is about to be founded.
• Track record: Your startup must have either a pre-MVP or an MVP that demonstrates a clear problem-solution fit.
• Swiss location: Your startup must be based in Switzerland or intend to found in Switzerland.
• Full commitment: Your founders must be fully dedicated and passionate about their startup.

⏰ Application Deadline: 15 March 2026 | 🗓 Event date: 21 May 2026 | ➡️ Application