Swiss Economic Award
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Apply before 30 January for the Swiss Economic Award 2026
The Swiss Economic Award 2026, one of Switzerland’s most prestigious competitions recognizing the best young businesses. Western Switzerland has a vibrant and divers life sciences ecosystem, and all life sciences projects are welcome to apply.
Winning companies will receive:
🏆 CHF 25,000 prize per category (Service, Deeptech/Life Science, Industry/Production)
🎤 Pitch opportunity and award ceremony at the Swiss Economic Forum
📺 Media exposure through SRF live broadcast
🤝 Exclusive access to the high-level SEF network
🔍 Professional feedback from top experts
🌐 Peer exchange in the SEF.Founder community
🗓️ Application deadline: 30 January 2026
📍 Eligibility: Startups founded after 1 January 2020, and based in Switzerland
🔗 Apply here
📧 award@swisseconomic.ch or visit the SEF website.