startup days

Newcomers – startups first seen at SUD

Experience a transformative journey with our refreshing pitching format: Newcomers. It is designed to discover Switzerland’s hidden startup gems who are on a promising track and ready to be shown to the world! Ventures in the pre- or seed phase will showcase their innovation on our national stage to approach investors and receive consultation from experts and valuable market insights.

Unlock innovation in Switzerland!

Over the last few months, we received more than 120 applications, and the quality of the submissions was exceptional. Our expert jury carefully selected 18 outstanding startups for their innovative #DeepTech or #AppliedTech ideas. On 30 May 2024, all of them took the stage and delivered impressive presentations about their innovative technologies.

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Catch of the Jury

Three of the 18 startups caught the jury’s special attention – called the “Catch of the Jury”. They’ve been announced and presented at startup days. Learn more about them:

Inveel GmbH

Inveel GmbH equips robots with advanced sensing capabilities through its revolutionary robotic sensory skin technology, providing robots with the feeling of touch, significantly enhancing their safety, efficiency, and adaptability in various domains.

Lightium AG

Lightium AG offers PIC foundry and design services based on its proprietary Thin-Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) platform, providing unmatched photonic performance with 2x bandwidth and 4x reduced power consumption, enabling manufacturers to meet the growing demand for higher bandwidth in industries like Telecom and Datacom.

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Manukai AG

Manukai AG’s CAM Copilot automates Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) programming, reducing production costs by up to 20% and saving mechanics’ time by 50%, optimizing production speed, part quality, and tool wear, paving the way for fully autonomous factories and delivering an average cost saving of 15%.

Pitching startups

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Alter Ego

Alter Ego offers a virtual fitting room tool for D2C brands, allowing users to create personal avatars and digitally try on clothes, reducing returns by 22% and increasing conversion rates by 16%.

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Batterylog

Batterylog optimizes battery health, extends lifespan, and reduces costs through advanced algorithms and digital twin technology.

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Beyond Scroll SA

Beyond Scroll SA develops oil-free scroll compressors for shallow geothermal drilling in urban areas, revolutionizing green hydrogen production and reducing carbon emissions.

Biosimo Chemicals

Biosimo Chemicals produces sustainable chemicals using innovative catalytic processes, significantly reducing carbon emissions and harmful chemical usage in traditional chemical production methods.

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Borobotics

Borobotics develops a bore robot for shallow geothermal drilling in urban areas, integrating the drill within the bore hole and operating autonomously, reducing space requirements by 84% and making geothermal heating and cooling more accessible and environmentally friendly.

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Citus

Citus provides an evidence-based, objective approach to measure skin characteristics with NIMBLE, offering a fully quantitative skin score up to 10 times more sensitive than traditional methods.

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CompagOs

CompagOs develops diagnostic solutions to predict fractures in bone disease patients from a single blood sample, aiding early treatment and aiming to become a standard diagnostic tool in bonehealth.

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DigeHealth

DigeHealth introduces a 24/7 monitoring system with AI predictive alerts to facilitate early detection and intervention for bowel obstructions, potentially avoiding the need for surgical procedures, and enhancing patient care through continuous, real-time data analysis.

IMAI MedTech

IMAI MedTech revolutionizes tissue analysis with an innovative platform that enables automated preparation of 3D tissue samples and accurate spatial imaging within two days, significantly improving diagnostic accuracy and supporting early and accurate cancer diagnosis.

Inveel GmbH

Lightium AG

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Manukai AG

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MindMetrix AG

MindMetrix AG develops eye-tracking technology that allows users to control their brain’s arousal level through a patented pupil-based neurofeedback method, with their first product, myFlow, designed to help athletes improve mental strength and regeneration.

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Rheo AG

Rheo AG creates vital+, an all-in-one wearable that continuously streams patients’ vital signs directly into hospital electronic health records, allowing nurses to focus on patient care while enhancing data accuracy and efficiency.

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Riverkin GmbH

Riverkin GmbH addresses water management challenges with their Smart Freshwater Ecosystem, which includes advanced sensors and a data platform to measure water quality, predict disasters, and implement effective mitigation strategies.

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Sallea AG

Sallea AG develops a proprietary platform that supports the growth of cells into textured, whole-cut meat and fish fillets using 3D, edible, high-precision scaffolds, enabling the production of thicker meat cuts compared to competitors.

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SolidWatts SA

SolidWatts SA develops high-performance Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs) for efficient radio frequency dielectric heating, offering a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel-based heating with precise control and enhanced safety.

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Tethys Robotics

Tethys Robotics develops compact underwater drones for autonomous inspections in challenging aquatic environments, reducing the need for divers and enhancing inspection quality by navigating fast-flowing waters and maintaining autonomy in poor visibility.

Effort rewarded

All applicants

Fill in the application form.

All selected Newcomers

Participate in the pitch training.
Prepare yourself for the pitch on our national stage.
Promote your participation at #SUD and publicise the session.
Make time to join #SUD24 on 30 May 2024.

All selected Newcomers

Be present with your logo on our website and platform.
Gain visibility within our community (newsletter and Social Media presence).
Access all #SUD24 participants on our app.
Join the startup days on 30 May 2024 in Bern as our guest.
Showcase your startup to the whole Swiss startup ecosystem in Bern.
Network with key players like investors, enablers (mentors, coaches) and corporates.
Gain insights in sessions.

Catch of the Jury

Access the alumni group.
Be featured in one podcast episode by Swisspreneur.
Be our guest at the Secret Launch in the following year – our exclusive pre-event gathering for invited key players only.