Swisscom StartUp-Challenge 2019
The Swisscom StartUp Challenge is an exclusive opportunity for five Swiss tech start-ups to take part in a one-week Business Acceleration Programme in Silicon Valley. 30 companies have benefited from the Acceleration Programme over the last six years and Swisscom Ventures has invested in six of these start-ups.
The finalists will be announced on 5 July
What the winners need
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International scalability and a validated business model |
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Clear competitive advantage |
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Planned market launch or presence |
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An experienced and ambitious team |
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Particularly in the areas of AI, ICT, Fintech, blockchain, digital marketing, security, IOT, robotics or drones |
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Clear objectives for the trip to Silicon Valley |
Benefits for the winners
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Pitch training to prepare for the trip |
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One-week business acceleration programme – tailored to the start-up’s specific objectives. |
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Learn from the personal experiences of top entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and tech companies from Silicon Valley |
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Further development of marketing and sales skills |
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Mentoring and challenging by Swisscom and venturelab experts |
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Evaluation of business cooperation with Swisscom and investment from Swisscom Ventures |
Applications for 2019 have closed. The finalists will be announced on 5 July
StartUp Challenge 2019 timetable
May 20th to July 4th
Selection
Swisscom and venturelab select the 10 most interesting start-ups from all applications.
July 5th
Announcement of the 10 Finalists
August 9th
Pitch Training
Preparation for the final with venturelab.
August 12th to August 22nd
Public Voting
Choose your favourite from the 10 finalists – and win a fantastic prize.
August 22nd
Pitch
The 10 finalists pitch to the jury.
August 22nd
Announcement of the 5 Winners
August 23rd
Preparation
Getting ready for the trip to Silicon Valley.
October 20th to October 26th