MassChallenge Switzerland

🚀 Applications are open until March 5th, for our 2025 Early-Stage Accelerator Program! We’re excited to continue our mission as the world’s largest equity-free #accelerator, helping #startups drive positive #change, through #innovation, in both the environment and society, across all industries. 🌱🌍 🗓️ Apply Now 👉 https://lnkd.in/eBvYMhCR Why Apply? ✨ Unmatched Opportunities: Connect with 15+ global corporate partners, with a combined revenue of over CHF 260 billion. ✨ Expert-Led Learning: Gain insights from over 50 world-class speakers. ✨ Mentorship Network: Access a pool of 400+ top-tier mentors ready to guide your growth. ✨ Cash Opportunities: Compete for up to CHF 1M in non-dilutive cash prizes. ✨ Market Advantage: Benefit from Swiss-specific knowledge, easy entry into the EU market, and strong trade connections. ✨ No Equity, No Fees: Focus on building your startup without giving up a share of your company. 💡 Proven Track Record: Since 2016, we've supported 950 startups making an impact. 65% of our finalists secure funding either during or right after the program. Let’s drive forward the future of innovation and sustainability—together! 🚀

📣 Applications for the 2025 Early-Stage Accelerator Program Are Now OPEN!    🌟We’re proud to be the world’s largest equity-free #accelerator! Supporting sustainable solutions and diverse teams, to create a positive #impact across all sectors. 🌍🚀 📈 We've accelerated 950 sustainable startups since 2016; 65% of our finalists secure funding during or immediately after the program. Martina Drobna, CEO & Co-founder of Noovi Ag, Diamond Winner 2024 (CHF 150k) says:   "Winning this prize has been a game-changer for our early-stage startup. It’s going to extend our fundraising timeline by at least a year and a half, giving us the chance to create even more value for the company. And it’s not just about the financial support. The feedback, mentorship, connections with corporates—it’s all invaluable. The program has provided us with opportunities we couldn’t have dreamed of, and we’re incredibly grateful for it." Looking Back at 2024: ✅ 48% of our new experts were #women ✅ 118 #startups accelerated ✅ 53 Finalists had at least 1 female co-founder 🗓️ Learn more and Apply here by March 5, 2025  👉 https://lnkd.in/efgfcuE9

🚀 Exciting News! We are proud to announce our partnership with Eisberg, marking a key milestone as we launch applications for our 10th Early-Stage Accelerator program! This partnership highlights our shared vision of driving #innovation, empowering startups, and fostering sustainable solutions across industries. With Eisberg’s expertise and commitment to growth, we are excited to support the next generation of #changemakers. Read the full article to learn more about this partnership:  https://lnkd.in/enfjan3M 📢 Applications are now open for #startups eager to join our 2024 cohort and access unparalleled mentorship, resources, and a global network. Let’s innovate together and shape the future of entrepreneurship!

🌍 Calling All Agrifood and Climate #Startups! We’re thrilled to announce the 3rd edition of the Louis Dreyfus Company Climate Resilience Prize as part of our 2025 Early-Stage Accelerator! 🌱 This prize awards CHF 100k in non-dilutive cash to the most innovative startup driving climate resilience in food and agriculture value chains. 💡 🚀 By applying to our equity-free accelerator, you not only stand a chance to win this incredible prize but also access many other benefits. 🗓️ Applications close on March 5, 2025. Don’t miss this chance to accelerate your impact on the world! 🔗 Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/eS5SssmQ #Climate #Sustainability #Innovation #Agtech #Foodtech

📢 We are currently recruiting #experts from all sectors, including #women as we have a special goal to support our founders. ✅ Establish 100% parity in judging panels; ✅ Recruit more women as judges and mentors; ✅ Reinforce the gender-safe space with experienced female founders offering feedback; ✅ Build focused content in our curriculum aimed to boost trust and self-confidence. 💡 Gender #diversity and parity during #startups' judging panels are critical, to ensure that no bias prevents a great #innovation from emerging. 💡 Our Applicants/Finalists must have high-potential, high-impact (social/environmental) solutions, from all sectors and for all types of target markets 🌍 In 2024, ✅ 50% of our new judges were #women ✅ 446 independent #judges delivered 9,321 evaluations ✅ 118 early-stage #startups from all around the world, accelerated through our program ✅ 478 #mentors provided 1,672 hours of support To join our Experts Community: 1️⃣ Visit the MassChallenge Platform: https://lnkd.in/e_ri99nZ 2️⃣ Select both: "I'm interested in advising or evaluating startups" and the "2025 Switzerland Early-stage Program" 3️⃣ Click: Join Now - you'll be contacted for onboarding. Next judging round => March 2025.

📣 Applications for the 2025 Early-Stage Accelerator Program Are Now OPEN!    📈 We've accelerated 950 sustainable startups since 2016; 65% of our finalists secure funding during or immediately after the program.    We’re proud to be the world’s largest equity-free #accelerator supporting mixed teams to create a positive environmental and social #impact across all sectors. 🌍🚀    Watch the video below and see What the 2024 Founders have to say About Our Program    🗓️ Learn more and Apply here by March 5, 2025   👉 https://lnkd.in/dK78pJuk    Let’s shape the future of #innovation and #sustainability together! 

📣 Applications for the 2025 Early-Stage Accelerator Program Are Now OPEN! We’re proud to be the world’s largest equity-free #accelerator supporting #startups to create a positive environmental and social #impact across all sectors. 🌍🚀 ✨ Why Join Us? ✅ Access to 15+ global corporate partners with combined revenues of over CHF 260 billion. ✅ World-class curriculum from 50+ speakers ✅ Access to 400+ high-level mentors ✅ 🏆 💸 Compete for up to CHF 1M in non-dilutive cash prizes. ✅ Switzerland-specific insights, seamless EU market entry, and strong trade links. ✅ No fees, equity-free 💡 📈 We've accelerated 950 sustainable startups since 2016; 65% of our finalists secure funding during or immediately after the program. 🗓️ Learn more and Apply here by March 5, 2025 👉 https://lnkd.in/eBvYMhCR Let’s shape the future of #innovation and #sustainability together! 🚀

📣 Applications for the 2025 Early-Stage Accelerator Program Are Now OPEN! We’re proud to be the world’s largest equity-free #accelerator supporting #startups to create a positive environmental and social #impact across all sectors. 🌍🚀 ✨ Why Join Us? ✅ Access to 15+ global corporate partners with combined revenues of over CHF 260 billion. ✅ World-class curriculum from 50+ speakers ✅ Access to 400+ high-level mentors ✅ 🏆 💸 Compete for up to CHF 1M in non-dilutive cash prizes. ✅ Switzerland-specific insights, seamless EU market entry, and strong trade links. ✅ No fees, equity-free 💡 📈 We've accelerated 950 sustainable startups since 2016; 65% of our finalists secure funding during or immediately after the program. 🗓️ Learn more and Apply here by March 5, 2025 👉 https://lnkd.in/eBvYMhCR Let’s shape the future of #innovation together!

🌍 Calling All Agrifood and Climate #Startups!   We’re thrilled to announce the 3rd edition of the Louis Dreyfus Company Climate Resilience Prize as part of our 2025 Early-Stage Accelerator! 🌱   This prize awards CHF 100k in non-dilutive cash to the most innovative startup driving climate resilience in food and agriculture value chains. 💡 🚀 By applying to our equity-free accelerator, you not only stand a chance to win this incredible prize but also access many other benefits. 🗓️ Applications close on March 5, 2025. Don’t miss this chance to accelerate your impact on the world! 🔗 Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/eS5SssmQ #Climate #Sustainability #Innovation #Agtech #Foodtech

📢 Applications are OPEN for our 10th Early-Stage Accelerator Program! 10 years of empowering #startups to drive positive change 🚀—all without taking equity! ✨ What’s in it for startups?  🌍 Collaborate with 15+ global corporates (CHF 260B+ revenue).  💡 Access to a comprehensive curriculum and 400+ world-class mentors   💰 Compete for up to $1M in non-dilutive prizes.  🇨🇭 Get tailored Swiss and EU market insights. 🗓️ Apply by March 5, 2025. Share this with founders who are ready to scale and innovate!  Apply here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eBvYMhCR Together, let’s shape the future of #innovation and #sustainability!