Explore the Event
Dive into the full spectrum of the Swiss startup days. The decentralized conference model offers multiple stages, focused session rooms, curated networking lounges and much more. Build your own agenda, to absorb knowledge, exchange ideas, deepen conversations and start collaborations on the spot.
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Collective
Unlock female entrepreneurship
Follow how female entrepreneurs are shaping the future of Switzerland’s deep-tech and innovation ecosystem with fresh perspectives and visionary thinking.
Peer-to-peer exchange
Insights from real experience
Founders and investors exchange personal insights, challenges, and success stories at eye level in a safe space.
Founder’s Know-How
Find your best path
Experts share relevant skills and tools for founders to empower skills and enhance their entrepreneurial knowledge.
Newcomers
Hidden gems
18 outstanding startups take the stage to pitch their ventures — pioneering DeepTech and AppliedTech solutions at the pre-seed and seed stages.
Unlock Switzerland
Unlock Switzerland
Be part of the dialogue shaping the future of Switzerland’s startup ecosystem — exploring both its opportunities and its challenges.
Reverse Pitching
Reverse Pitching
Established companies embrace change as a driver of success. To accelerate innovation and remain competitive, they actively seek to partner with forward-thinking startups.
1:1 Meetings
Elevate your networking game with 1:1 meetings during the Swiss startup days!
Our online matchmaking platform will open on 14 April 2026. Connect with all attendees before the event and arrange exclusive face-to-face encounters with those who awaken your interest. If your request is accepted, the platform will assign you a time and table at the 1:1 meeting area.
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The stage is yours
Meet up at the Bird’s Nest!
Grab a pair of headphones and tune into inspiring conversations on the AI Stage. Together with our partners, the ETH and the EPFL, we’re bringing the latest AI trends from Europe, Switzerland, and both their AI Centers straight to our Silent Stage. Lean in, catch the secrets, while the Swiss startup days are buzzing all around you.
Tune into untold stories
SRF host Urs Gredig draws seasoned entrepreneurs into gripping, unscripted conversations about their wins, sacrifices, and setbacks from their entrepreneurial journey—raw, honest, and without prearranged questions. Grab a pair of headphones and join this Silent Stage community.
The heart of Swiss startup days
We kick things off together with an inspiring opening keynote, dive into fresh ideas and bold visions after lunch, and wrap up the day by celebrating the three finalists of the Newcomer Award. Be there, cast your vote in the audience choice, and help decide which newcomer idea will shape the startup scene of tomorrow.
Session Stages
On three floors, accross 10 additional stages, carefully curated talks, panel discussions and interviews offer deep insights into the most pressing topics shaping Switzerland’s deep-tech startup ecosystem. Explore focus areas such as female entrepreneurship, peer-to-peer exchange, newcomer pitches, reverse pitches – investors seeking startup candidates for new collaborations, and insights from experts — and much more.
Plan ahead and cherry-pick the sessions that matter most to you.
Network at our Lounge Areas
Investor Lounge
Step into the Investor Lounge.
Enjoy exclusive, badge-only access. Created for off-the-record investor conversations or a quiet moment to recharge. No bookings needed—just drop in and connect. Please note: seating is limited for around 20 guests.
Gaming Lounge
Digital culture comes to life
Whether you’re a gamer or just curious – come say hi, join the fun, and explore a curated environments by ERUPT. Visit the Gaming Lounge to explore how ERUPT turns gaming into a shared cultural experience.
Collective Lounge
Connect with female entrepreneurs
Take a seat, share experiences and spark conversations. The Collective empowers female entrepreneurs to thrive, innovate, and shape the Swiss startup scene with their unique perspectives and talents.
Newcomers Corner
Newcomer Startup Wall
Explore early-stage startups presenting their ideas, technologies and business models in a compact poster format. Meet the founders, ask questions directly, and spot tomorrow’s breakthrough companies before or after they hit the Newcomers stage.
Services
Co-Working
Unleash your productivity
Settle in at one of our shared tables — perfect for focused laptop work, quick catch-ups, or powering through your next idea.
Food & Drinks
We’ve got you covered.
Throughout the conference, a carefully curated selection of food and beverages will be available to all participants, ensuring you stay refreshed and energized throughout the day.
Pop-up Daycare
Free Child Care
We’ve got your kids covered. Together with Groupe Pop e Poppa, we’re running a free pop-up daycare. While we look after the founders of tomorrow, you’re free to focus, connect, and turn new ideas into reality.
