Since 2016, MassChallenge Switzerland has been a leader in helping startups across Europe grow their businesses by accelerating 492 startups across multiple industries that have raised more than $600M in funding. 

Our flagship program is the early-stage startup accelerator, which accepts startups from any industry, and in 2022 will be comprised of the agnostic program and 3 industry-specific tracks: Sustainable Food Solutions, Health Solutions and Climate Solutions.  All startups in the accelerator will be advised about how to make their business climate responsible and must intend to off-set their emissions or actively reduce GHG to be considered. The program in 2022 will likely be a mix of in person and online activity due to the pandemic.  

In addition to the accelerator MassChallenge Switzerland runs a challenge program matching later-stage startups with corporate partners in the food industry. 

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Switzerland Industry Tracks 

Operating as part of the MassChallenge Switzerland accelerator program, select early-stage startups will receive additional specialized support and resources. Startups interested in participating in the tracks can apply via the 2022 MassChallenge Switzerland accelerator application, which will open on January 19, 2022. Startups DO NOT need to be in any of these industries to apply to MassChallenge Switzerland. Industry Tracks are simply an option. In 2022, Switzerland’s tracks include:

Sustainable Food Solutions Track

Brings together the largest multi-national food corporations, world-class mentorship from food experts, and tailored curriculum focused on sustainability, food, and packaging to accelerate the impact of production, distribution, packaging, and food disposal startups.

Health Solutions Track

Switzerland has a strong heritage in med-tech, life sciences and social-care. We bring together experts – entrepreneurs, VCs, and businesses – that can help startups in this sector. 

Climate Solutions Track

For startups from any industry who have solutions that can reduce GHG emissions. We are especially interested in startups who have technologies that can help our partners in the agriculture and engineering sectors. Startups will get access to our partners and help from experts to grow their business.

Sustainable Food Solutions Challenge

The Challenge identifies later-stage startups or scaleups and matches them with a MassChallenge partner to accelerate innovation in the food sector. Selected startups will work directly with key stakeholders within a global food corporate where they’ll get access to co-development opportunities, product validation, customer connections, strategic investments, or advisor introductions. Startups with a prototype or working proof of concept are encouraged to apply.

Apply here for the 2022 Edition.

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