MassChallenge Switzerland is part of a global network for accelerators. Headquartered in the United States with seven locations worldwide, MassChallenge equips bold entrepreneurs to disrupt the status quo and to create meaningful change. Since launching in 2009, more than 2,400 MassChallenge alumni have raised more than $6.2B in funding, generated more than $3B in revenue, and created more than 157,000 total jobs.
Since 2016 MassChallenge Switzerland has been a leader in helping startups across Europe grow their businesses. Annually +100 early-stage startups are accelerated, with no equity or fees taken. The program seeks startups from all industries, and is divided into 5 sectors as follows: General & HighTech, FoodTech Solutions, Climate Solutions, HealthTech, and Sustainable Industry. As of 2022, 610 alumni startups have raised over CHF 985 M in funding and created over 29,000 jobs.
