Act now – shape tomorrow
Swiss SMEs are under pressure: globalization, skills shortages, and rapid technological change demand new answers. The most effective solutions often don’t come from within established structures but from young, agile, and visionary startups.
At the Swiss startup days, you’ll meet the innovators who can give your business the competitive edge of tomorrow. As a member of the Swiss Startup Supporters, you gain exclusive access to these connections and a chance to turn challenges into opportunities.
Explore the membership
Is this your reality as an SME?
- Skills shortage: You already lack qualified workers, which is noticeable in numerous areas.
- Competitive pressure: Your international competitors are bringing new products to market faster.
- Digitalization & transformation: Like many other SMEs, you are struggling to keep up with the relentless pace of new technologies.
Are you ready for tomorrow?
- Startups as partners: Young, agile companies develop technologies and business models that help your established SME remain competitive.
- Exchange with peers: Network on equal terms with Simon Michel and leading entrepreneurs.
- Networks as leverage: Startups need experience and market access, which is exactly what you as an SME can offer.
- Stronger together: As an SME, you benefit from fresh ideas and talent, while startups benefit from your network.
Discover our solutions
Simon Michel supports us
Simon Michel, President of Swiss Startup Supporters, is a business entrepreneur, National Councillor and active member of associations such as economiesuisse and Swiss Medtech. He is passionate about promoting startups, new technologies and innovations in order to strengthen the Swiss economy in the long term. Do you share this vision?
Startups are tomorrow’s SMEs – supporting them strengthens Switzerland.
Simon Michel, CEO and member of the Board of Directors of the Ypsomed Group, National Councillor
Simon Michel
CEO and member of the Board of Directors of the Ypsomed Group, National Councillor
Is this special membership for you?
The Swiss Startup Supporters are designed for executives and senior managers from established companies who want to actively shape innovation. Typical member companies have more than 20 employees and have been on the market for over 10 years.
Special offer: Join the Swiss Startup Supporters now — your first year of membership is on us! Only 50 spots available.
Exclusive membership
Become a member of Swiss Startup Supporters today and benefit from exclusive advantages:
Access to innovation
Full-day VIP access to Swiss startup days on 21 May 2026 in Bern
Additional ticket for one more person
Getting to know selected deep tech start- ups in person (e.g. Newcomers)
Strong networks
Exclusive networking session with entrepreneurs and investors
Summer event “Rock my Boat” – make new contacts in a relaxed atmosphere
Added value for your company
Inspiration for a sustainable corporate culture
Positioning as an innovator and promoter of Swiss entrepreneurship
Ideas and partnerships for new products and services
PRICE
CHF 1'900.00
(inkl. MwSt / yearly fee -> FIRST YEAR IS ON US!)
Pioneer members
Innovation-driven SME leaders backing the next generation of startups.
Oliver Brunschwiler
Felix Grisard
Marc Thommen
André Klopfenstein
Christian Nauer
Sébastien Mabillard
Thomas Frutiger
Peter Stähli
