The Pionierpreis awards CHF 100,000 annually to a Swiss deep-tech start-up, providing financial backing, credibility, and visibility to advance market-ready innovations.
The Pionierpreis is a distinguished Swiss award presented annually by Zürcher Kantonalbank and the Technopark Zürich Foundation. It recognizes particularly innovative, technology-driven start-ups from Switzerland that are on the verge of launching their novel product ideas into the market. The award aims to encourage young entrepreneurs by providing them with additional capital and a coveted quality label, offering a platform to present themselves to the public.
Highlights of the Pionierpreis
- Generous Financial Support: The winning start-up is awarded CHF 100,000, providing vital funding to advance their product development and market entry.
- Boost to Credibility: Being selected by an esteemed jury enhances the winning start-up’s business credibility, helping build trust among investors and industry stakeholders.
- Exclusive Networking Opportunities: The award ceremony gathers influential figures from business and politics, offering winners a chance to expand their network and explore new partnerships.
- Market Visibility: Winners benefit from significant media exposure, presenting their ideas to a wide audience and gaining recognition within Switzerland’s start-up ecosystem.
By supporting projects at the crucial stage of market readiness, the Pionierpreis fosters innovation and reinforces Switzerland’s reputation as a global hub for entrepreneurship and technology.
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