Watch Switzerland’s most promising young entrepreneurs pitch in one day!
SELECTION DAY
MARCH 3, 2026, 9AM
LIVESTREAM
SELECTION DAY
Watch Switzerland’s most promising young entrepreneurs pitch in one day!
Watch via livestream on March 3, 2026, 9AM
STAY TUNED…
Thank you for your applications! We’re currently reviewing all submissions — stay tuned as we reveal our shortlist at the beginning of February, right here.
Our selection process – where we’re at
01. APPLICATIONS
JURY PICKS SHORTLISTThe application window closed on January 5. The jury is in the process of reviewing applications and selecting up to 50 startups.
02. SELECTION DAY
JURY PICKS TOP 15At Selection Day on March 3, 2026, the shortlisted startups will pitch at Kulturfabrik Kofmehl in Solothurn.
The jury has the tough job to pick their Top 15.
03. PRESENTATION DAYS
JURY PICKS TOP 10During Presentation Days on May 5 to 7, 2026, the Top 15 startups have more in-depth talks with our jury at the de Vigier Sommerhaus in Solothurn.
04. AWARD CEREMONY
JURY PICKS UP TO 5 WINNERSOn June 10, 2026, the Top 10 pitch in front of a live audience at the de Vigier Sommerhaus. Up to 5 winners will receive a coveted award.
We help responsible leaders turn promising ideas into successful businesses by giving them prize money and boosting their startup’s credibility with our foundation’s trusted name.
Mark your calendar for March 3, 2026!
Starting at 9AM, up to 50 startups across all industries will pitch their brilliant ideas! Watch via livestream right here at devigier.ch
Mark your calendar for
March 3, 2026!
Starting at 9AM, up to 50 startups across all industries will pitch their brilliant ideas! Watch via livestream right here at devigier.ch