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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>>venture>>
Zurich
>>venture>> is Switzlerland’s leading early-stage startup competition. Established in 1997, it is co-organized by ETH Zurich, McKinsey & Company, Knecht Holding, Innosuisse, and EPFL. Every year, the competition supports innovative startups by providing them with over CHF 590,000 in non-dilutive funding, mentorship and access to an vast network of industry experts.
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AGIRE FOUNDATION
Lugano
We are the Innovation Agency of southern Switzerland and we provide support to start-ups and innovative SMEs on their path to growth.
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Basel Area
Basel Area
As a non-profit organization, we provide services to companies, institutions and startups interested in exploring business opportunities or innovative projects in the cantons of Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft and Jura.
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be-advanced AG
Bern
We guide entrepreneurs to success! with high end Coaching, Workshops and Business Connections
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Bio-Technopark Schlieren-Zürich
Zurich
The Bio-Technopark is a life science park housing 60 companies and organizations, as well as 80 academic research groups. The park has offices and laboratories.
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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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DAA Ventures
Geneva
We are a Venture Capital firm investing in deeptech startups in Switzerland and Europe
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Drone Industry Association Switzerland
Geneva
Switzerland’s leading drone association, recognized as the primary hub connecting industry stakeholders, associations, regulators, and the general public.
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Eawag: Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology
Duebendorf
Eawag is one of the world’s leading aquatic research institutes.
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EPFL Innovation Park
Lausanne
EPFL Innovation Park: A hive of interaction between academia and business, attracting outstanding, innovative projects and empowering them to flourish, scale up and transform society.
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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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Fondation pour l’innovation et la technologie
Lausanne
The Foundation for innovation and technology (FIT) provides grants and loans to support positive innovation; for tech, digital and low-tech projects and early-stage startups in Vaud & Romandie.
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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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