MassChallenge Switzerland

♻️ 𝗢𝗻-𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 – 𝗕ü𝗵𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 A day full of bold ideas, breakthrough pitches, and behind-the-scenes #innovation! Last week, we brought 80+ #startups from the 2025 cohort to Bühler Group for an immersive experience at the heart of one of the world’s leading technology providers in #food, feed, and mobility. 💡 Startups had the opportunity to pitch their solutions, connect with Bühler experts, and explore the cutting-edge innovation campus during guided tours. The energy was incredible — and once again, we saw the power of corporate-startup collaboration in driving sustainable transformation at scale. Thank you to the Bühler team for opening your doors and minds. We’re just getting started. 🚀 👉 Discover our cohort 2025 here: https://lnkd.in/eAA5KzHS #MCCH10Years #FutureOfFood

🚀 MassChallenge Switzerland Free Summer Curriculum — Starts Next Week! 🌞 It’s that time of the year—when you can learn something valuable for your business while on vacation or during a slower summer rhythm! Join us every Monday & Tuesday for 30+ expert-led lectures covering key topics across: 🌱 Climate & Sustainable Food 💊 Healthtech 🤖 General-AI 📈 Business Fundamentals Whether you're scaling, pivoting, or just getting started, there’s something here for you. 💡 Open to all founders & innovators 🎓 Online & totally free 👉 Start your summer smarter! See all lectures and register here: https://lnkd.in/e6Gy_5WH #MCCH10Years #innovation #accelerator #startups

🚀 At Bootcamp, from healthtech to inclusive leadership — building stronger #startups together 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵t𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 We brought together #healthtech innovators, seasoned investors, ecosystem leaders, and bold mentors — all with one goal: to help startups scale with purpose and precision. 🧬 In our 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 session led by Carmelo Bisognano, founders connected directly with one of Europe’s most powerful life sciences ecosystems. With insights from Fondation Inartis and BioAlps - Swiss Health Valley and a network of 1,000+ health innovators, it was all about unlocking collaboration and accelerating #impact in healthcare. 🌟 A big thank you to Magali Bischof, Aditya Yellepeddi 🇨🇭, Thierry Dagaeff and Maxime Ros! 💸 During our Healthcare Investment Masterclass, top VCs and MassChallenge alumni shared what truly makes a startup stand out — real advice on fundraising, strategy, and surviving the road to scale. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 & 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗶𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 💡 Led by Laetitia Renier, we tackled storytelling, bias in investment, and how to lead with clarity and authenticity. 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 🤝 Last but not least, that session offered powerful conversations in small groups — real talk, real challenges, real solutions. 🌟 A big thank you to Hans-Joerg Knoll, Emanuele Spalvieri, Marco Iotti, Stefano Chiavegati, Elena Suciu, Birgit Schleifenbaum, Marc Moal, Dominique Dufour, Alexia Mikheeff! This is what happens when #innovation meets intention. #MCCH10Years

🌍 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽 What does impact really mean — and how can #startups embed it from day one? At Bootcamp this week, we didn’t just talk about #sustainability — we challenged our founders to make it real, measurable, and scalable. 💡 It started with a powerful keynote from Beatrice Conde-Petit, who reframed #impact as a mindset — one that begins with each founder’s choices, vision, and leadership. It’s not just about doing less harm, but creating more good. ♻️ Then came a refreshingly honest panel with Sebastien Chahidi, Stephanie Tauber Gomez. Matthew Lashmar, and Beatrice again — who reminded us that “impact” is only meaningful when it meets real-world needs and business goals. Purpose must walk hand-in-hand with profitability. 🌿 We closed with something practical: the MassChallenge Impact Calculator, led by Jay O'Nien — a startup-first tool to help founders track their #climate and nature impact, plan with data, and build stronger narratives for both growth and funding. 🚀 This wasn’t theory. It was action. And it’s only the beginning. #MCCH10Years

𝗠𝗖 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘁𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 – 𝗢𝗻-𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗢𝗺𝘆𝗮 Last Friday, we had the pleasure of visiting Omya, where 40+ early-stage #startups from our 2025 cohort came together to explore innovative solutions, exchange ideas, and spark future collaboration. Once again, this On-Tour event proved to be incredibly valuable — showcasing how startups can leverage Omya’s support, collaborate for meaningful #impact, and gain a fresh perspective on scaling #innovation. 🚀 More highlights coming this week—stay tuned! 🔍 Meet our 2025 cohort: https://lnkd.in/eyKwSsG2 #MCCH10Years

𝗔 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘂𝗺 for 136 #startups Beyond our 60+ speaker lineup, we launched hands-on sessions with partners to tackle real startup challenges. Week 1 kicked off strong 💥 🔹 Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) – Setting up equity plans that motivate & retain your team 🔹 Cash Burn – Managing runway & working smart with your accountant 🔹 IP 101 – Protecting your startup’s core assets 🔹 Fundraising – Getting investment in today’s market More to come. We're just getting started! Meet our Finalists here: https://lnkd.in/ebm_bZQB #MCCH10Years #Bootcamp

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽 - Day 2 ✅ Meet Real Industry Stakeholders It’s a chance for #startups to connect directly with corporate partners and mentors, who could become future collaborators, clients, or supporters. 💡 Get Early Feedback Startups present what they’re building and receive valuable, real-world feedback from experienced professionals 🤝 Build Strategic Relationships Startups create meaningful relationships that can open doors, accelerate growth, or validate their business 🚀 Test Their Story It’s a safe space to test their narrative and messaging before demo day, and adapt based on what resonates with potential partners For many startups, Partner Day is when things start getting real — when their ideas start gaining outside traction and interest. 

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲? It's the official launch of our 4-month acceleration journey! Over two dynamic weeks, #startups dive into: 💡 Onboarding & keynotes 🎤 Pitching sessions & Demo Days 🤝 Mentor & corporate matching 🟢 Workshops and networking Bootcamp sets the pace — and the energy — for what's to come! 🚀 👉 Discover our 10th cohort with 136 startups here: https://lnkd.in/ebm_bZQB #MCCH10Years

We’re off to a strong start for our 10th Bootcamp at MassChallenge Switzerland! Yesterday’s Ice-Breaker set the tone — founders got to connect with each other and our team, warming up for today’s official kickoff at 1 PM. From now until July 11, #startups get ready for packed days full of energy: corporate meetings, expert sessions, investor meetups, demo days, hands-on workshops, and inspiring lectures. Let’s make this Bootcamp count and launch into four months of powerful acceleration! 🚀 Meet our 2025 cohort: https://lnkd.in/ebm_bZQB 🤝 Join our mentor-matching events (tonight & tomorrow): https://lnkd.in/ebUxzVR4

📍Join our first Mentor-matching in-person events next Tuesday. July 1st and Wednesday, July 2nd. 👉 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/ebUxzVR4 🤩 Come and talk to 120+ startups across various domains, with 4 focuses: 🌱 Sustainable Food; 🏭 Sustainable & Efficient Industry; 💚 Healthtech; 🌍 General; 🚗 Autonomous Vehicles & AI; and many more! 🌟 Check out the 2025 cohort catalog here: https://lnkd.in/eyKwSsG2 We're looking for #women and men experts — across both technical and general domains — to join us in #mentoring early-stage #startups. 🚀 𝗧𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀? 👉 Follow the steps here: https://lnkd.in/eipahsEQ If you have experience in any of the following areas and 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲, join us! 💼 Business Development | 📊 Finance | 🧪 Product-Market Fit | 🌍 Market Entry | 🍽️ Foodtech | 🏥 Healthtech | 🔬 Deeptech/Hightech | 🤖 AI | ⚖️ Legal & Regulatory | ♻️ Sustainability | 🏭 Manufacturing, etc. … and you’re passionate about supporting #entrepreneurs on their journey to create real value for society — we’d love to hear from you! 💚🤝 🤓 Here's a glimpse of what mentoring at MassChallenge Switzerland looks like: https://lnkd.in/epGNkyHw #Impact #Innovation #MCCH10Years