
Sword Startup Challenge

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Apply before 1 March 2025 for the Sword Startup Challenge
Sword, is a global leader in IT services, specializing in development, maintenance, and support of corporate IT systems. The expertise of Sword’s skilled professionals ensures seamless support for innovation and scalability, enabling startups to achieve success in a highly competitive landscape. With its Swiss division driving innovation, Sword collaborates closely with startups to transform bold ideas into impactful technologies.
Win a EUR 50k Worth of Consulting and 12-month Commercial Follow-Up
Winners of the Sword Startup Challenge will benefit from a tailored consulting and development support from Sword’s Swiss and international IT experts, as well as a 12-month commercial follow-up with introductions to potential customers and partners.
Why join the Sword Startup Challenge?
This is more than just a competition; it’s an opportunity to collaborate with a global IT leader, gain access to expert guidance, and unlock opportunities to scale your solution with industry-leading support.
Apply today and take your startup to the next level!
Target sectors for the first edition
- Digitalization of government activities
- Information sharing
- Human resources support
- Cyber security
- Green IT management
- Data management and quality
- Legal management
- Company registered in the Commercial Register for at least 1 year
- Sales of less than CHF 2 million, and cash-flow visibility over the next 12 months
- With an IT solution that has been implemented at least once with a customer
Eligibility Conditions
Timeline
1 March: Application Deadline
15 April: Announcement of the 5 Finalists
16 April: Business Case Preparation with Sword experts, and Pitch Training with Venturelab
28 May: Final Jury Pitch Day
From June 2025: 12-month Commercial Follow-Up for the winner