Who’s Who
Navigate Switzerland’s deep tech innovation ecosystem with our comprehensive directory of key actors and partners.
Whether you’re seeking research collaborators, investment partners, corporate innovation programs, or support services, this directory helps you quickly identify and connect with the right organizations. Filter by focus sector, entity type, service offering, and target group to find your ideal match in Switzerland’s world-class innovation landscape.
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Bluelion Foundation
Zurich
We are a leading Tech Startup Hub & community in Zurich, supporting founders with everything they need to grow successful tech startups.
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Boldbrain Startup Challenge
Lugano
Boldbrain Startup Challenge is an accelerator designed for early-stage startups and entrepreneurs with innovative ideas, ready to launch and develop their business from Canton Ticino.
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ESA BIC Switzerland
Zurich
ESA BIC Switzerland, an incubator, supports Swiss start-ups using space technologies. It offers tech & business support, up to EUR 200K non-dilutive funding, a large network.
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ETH Entrepreneurship
Zurich
ETH Entrepreneurship supports, encourages & challenges entrepreneurs & start-ups. It is the leading organization for the ETH Pioneer Fellowship & UPortunity ETH accelerator.
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FONGIT
Geneva
We support entrepreneurs with the expertise, resources and financing they need in transforming innovative ideas into sustainable companies.
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Kickstart
Zurich
Kickstart is a zero-equity open innovation platform that connects startups with corporates and public institutions to co-develop and scale deep-tech and sustainability solutions through pilots, partnerships, and ecosystem programs.
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MassChallenge Switzerland
Renens
World’s largest equity-free accelerator, supporting international startups & scaleups across all sectors through mentoring, curriculum & strong global corporate connections.
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Microsoft Switzerland
Zurich
Microsoft Switzerland empowers all customers to realize their full potential. We enable digital transformation via AI, cloud & edge technology, backed by 1k experts & 4.6k partners.
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SEF.Growth
Bern
SEF.Growth supports Swiss start-ups & SMEs overcome growth challenges via expert feedback, coaching, & the High Potential Label to accelerate market success/network access.
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