MassChallenge Switzerland Accelerator 2026

Since 2016, MassChallenge Switzerland has helped ambitious start-ups scale their businesses with purpose and measurable impact. To date, 1,175 start-ups have participated in the program, collectively raising more than USD 2.9 billion in funding. Building on its strong emphasis on societal value and entrepreneurial excellence, the accelerator continues in 2026 to offer a unique platform for start-ups from all sectors and regions worldwide.

The MassChallenge Switzerland Accelerator provides start-ups with access to more than 15 international corporate partners, including Bühler, Givaudan, dsm-firmenich, Louis Dreyfus Company, SIG Group, Mars, Novonesis, and PMI. This collaboration offers early-stage companies valuable exposure to global markets and real-world application environments.

Building on this foundation, participating teams are supported by more than 400 experienced experts and receive highly tailored, equity-free support. The program is further enriched by a structured curriculum of talks and workshops featuring over 50 entrepreneurs, investors, and industry specialists.
To foster personal exchange and targeted networking, two in-person bootcamps are held in Switzerland. These include mentor matching, expert sessions, and partner visits, and are complemented by a predominantly online program.

The accelerator is rounded out by the opportunity to compete for up to CHF 1 million in non-dilutive cash and in-kind prizes. In addition, start-ups receive guidance on regulatory and tax matters in Switzerland, as well as support in accessing the EU market and international trade networks.
The program is open to start-ups from all industries and is complemented by three specialized tracks that provide additional, targeted support. In 2026, the Swiss tracks focus specifically on sustainability and impact:

• Agtech & Foodtech: Bringing together leading multinational food corporations, world-class mentorship from food experts, and a tailored curriculum focused on sustainability, food systems, and packaging to accelerate the impact of start-ups working in agriculture, food, biotech, and animal feed.
• Materials & Industry: In collaboration with corporate partners and specialist mentors, this track supports start-ups developing solutions to reduce energy and water consumption, minimize and treat waste, introduce new materials, and apply new technologies or AI to improve physical and digital operational efficiency.
• Healthtech: Leveraging Switzerland’s strong heritage in med-tech, life sciences, social care, and education to support start-ups in strengthening and scaling their health-focused solutions.

Learn more about the program and apply for the MassChallenge Switzerland Accelerator 2026 here.