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The leading Swiss deep-tech catalyst event

21 May 2026 | Kursaal, Bern

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Catalyst for innovation

The Swiss startup days (SUD) are the leading deep-tech catalyst event where Switzerland’s innovation bridges are built. From mindset to connection to action, SUD empowers entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, and enablers to create a stronger, more connected, and more resilient startup ecosystem — all in a single day.

About us

Explore the #SUD25 program

Dive into the Swiss startup insights with 40+ exciting sessions and 125+ excellent speakers.

Fajer Mushtaq
Fajer Mushtaq

Co-Founder & CEO, Oxyle

General Sir Richard Barrons
General Sir Richard Barrons

Leader of the UK PM’s Strategic Defence Review

Levent Künzi
Levent Künzi

CEO, Properti

Arijana Walcott
Arijana Walcott

General Partner, DART Ventures

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Expand your perspective
Expand your perspective

See innovation from new angles and rethink what’s possible for Switzerland’s deep-tech future. At Swiss startup days, visionary keynotes and curated content expose you to cutting-edge ideas, geopolitical insights, and bold perspectives that challenge comfort zones. You’ll leave not just inspired, but equipped with a clearer sense of direction, purpose, and how your role contributes to a stronger national innovation culture.

Connect with purpose
Connect with purpose

Explore new opportunities for meaningful collaborations. Our dynamic matchmaking feature enables you to arrange personal one-to-one meetings or meet our partners spontaneously over a coffee in the vibrant exhibition area. At startup days, you’ll meet the people who can actually move your innovation journey forward: startups, investors, experts, corporates, and policymakers.

Turn ideas into impact
Turn ideas into impact

Convert inspiration into real progress. Dive into insightful sessions or practical workshops, deep-tech startup pitches, and interactive discussions designed to help you act smarter and scale faster. You’ll leave with the tools, insights, and partnerships to turn your ideas into impact.

Newcomers

Unlock the future of Swiss innovation with Newcomers. The SUD pitching program is designed to discover Switzerland’s most promising early-stage tech startups. We’re calling Swiss tech startups in the pre- or seed phase to apply to pitch on our national stage. Showcase your innovation, connect with investors and gain expert insights!

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Content Hub

Explore podcasts, on-demand sessions and blog posts in our Content Hub – your inspirational source for startup insights.

What attendees say about #SUD

  • It’s an awesome event and the foundation of the Swiss startup ecosystem. I am an ecosystem builder myself, so I obviously love it.
    Adrian Locher, Founder and CEO, Merantix
  • For us startup days is the most important event of the year because it’s the place where the entire ecosystem meets to network annually.
    Simon Enderli, CEO, Swiss Entrepreneurs Foundation
  • The startup days are the ideal place for an inspiring exchange between founders and investors. Personally, I consider startups days a highlight of the Swiss startup and innovation world.
    Léa Miggiano, Co-Founder & CMO, Carvolution
  • As a co-founder, it is important for me to be well versed in finance and law. Here at the startup days switzerland, I can benefit from the knowledge and experience of experts.
    Jonathan Gerber, Co-Founder, Boum
  • At the startup days switzerland I am able to look for investment opportunities, establish new relationships and nurture already existing relationships.
    Dhanesh Kothari, Founder, pi2Life
  • For me me the Startup Days Bern are a “Hub” where likeminded people can meet, exchange tips, tricks, experiences and work on more innovative and sustainable business models and industries together.
    Tatiana Gordiuk, Communication Officer, Kidemis
  • The platform offers insights into the Swiss startup scene, enabling networking and learning at a brilliant location.
    Natalie Tschopp, Founder, At A Snap
  • The startup days switzerland in Bern are a great opportunity to collaborate and connect with other companies, get to know new startups and show (startups) that we are here.
    Geghetsik Gabrielyan, Head of MedTech Program & Partnerships, Sitem StartUp Club
  • Due to the matchmaking platform of the startup days switzerland, we were able to match and meet up with our perfect investor.” // “Better to find one perfect match than multiple “okay” matches.
    Kelvin Stott, Founder, Amporin Pharmaeuticals AG
  • The startup days are a very exciting possibility for startups as well as investors to connect, expand the network and talk about current topics.
    Severino Döbeli, Investment Analyst Start-up Finance, Zürcher Kantonalbank
  • I’m at the startup days to learn, network and find new projects for the pipeline. My highlight was the ‘Surviving a turnaround’ session; hearing the side of other startups was exciting.
    Susanne Grossmann, FINANCEcontact, SECO Start-up fund

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Explore the dynamic atmosphere and hot topics of our past events.

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