Pitch your startup on stage
A unique chance to pitch your idea to top investors, win prizes, and boost your startup’s visibility at Startup Nights 2026 on 5-6 November.
Applications will open in summer 2026.
Why you should pitch at Startup Nights 2026
Present your idea to investors, experts, and media
Win exclusive prizes
Get real-time feedback from experienced juries
Grow your confidence, visibility, and network
Pitching competition
Verticals
The Pitching Competitions are divided into three dedicated categories:
- Impact Tech
- Deep Tech
- Health Tech
When applying, you’ll choose the track that best fits your startup.
STEP BY STEP
How the Pitching Competition Works
Pitching competition
How to apply
- Click the “Apply Now” button
- Log in with your LinkedIn profile
- Submit your startup details via the form
- We will carefully review all applications and reach out to you with the next steps
Application Deadline: 10 October 2025
What You Need to Know
Application Criteria
- Founding year 2018 or later
- Minimum viable product (MVP) available
- Headquarter in Switzerland
- Initial funding already secured
Checklist
Pitch Deck Requirements
Please ensure the pitch deck includes the following standard information:
- Team
- Market / Customer Segments
- Technology
- Business & Revenue Model
- Strategy
- Financials
- Funding
- If you apply for Impact Tech: Impact Assessment – Quantified positive environmental and/or social impact
Meet our Jury Members
Impact Tech Jury Members
Annina Winkler
Emerald Technology
Ventures
Enrique Alvarado Hablutzel
Founder Chi
Impact Capital
Robert Boer
Former Director at
Blue Horizon
Philipp Furler
CEO and Co-Founder
Synhelion
Lukas Reinhardt
Head of Growth Advisory
UBS
Deep Tech Jury Members
Dr. Teddy Amberg
Founding Partner
Spicehaus Ventures
Dr. Teddy Amberg
Founding Partner
Spicehaus Ventures
Susanne Buck
Benjamin Kleinschnitz
Senior Investment
Manager
Gregory Hitz
Co-Founder & Business Manager Sevensense by ABB
Craig Cooper
Partner at Serpentine Ventures
Health Tech Jury Members
Jacqueline Ruedin Rüsch
Founding General Partner, Company name: Privilège Ventures SA
Florian Bieberich
Investor at redalpine
Arijana Walcott
General Partner at Vitamin°C Ventures
Fabian Sommerrock
Head of Business Development & Cooperations, Galenica
Andreas de Greiff
VC at seed + speed
FAQs
Your most common questions, answered.
Do I have access to high-quality internet during the event?
Yes, free high-speed internet will be provided by our partner CISCO.
Where and until when can I apply for the pitching competition?
Applications will open in summer 2026. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know!
Who is eligible to participate in the pitching competition?
Only Swiss-based startups are eligible to participate. You can find more information about the application criteria and the pitch deck requirements here.
Where can I buy tickets for the event?
Tickets are currently unavailable. Subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to know when they go live!
Please note that if you are participating in the Pitching Competition, you will also need to purchase a ticket for each person attending.