Launch of the new funding program for technological innovations
Sword Group, a global technology transformation company, has partnered with Venturelab to launch the Sword Startup Challenge. The annual program supports startups in the development of innovative technologies and promotes their growth in the highly competitive Swiss ecosystem.
The Sword Startup Challenge offers participants the opportunity to work with Swiss and international IT experts from the Sword Group. The five finalists will receive hands-on consulting and development support as well as access to a twelve-month follow-up program involving potential customers and partners
The winner of the program will receive an exclusive package worth EUR 50,000 of development and consulting services from Sword specialists, enabling them to further develop and expand their technology solutions.
"At Sword, we are convinced that successful innovation requires a strong technical foundation and extensive expertise. Through our partnership with Venturelab, we give start-ups access to this expertise and support them in developing marketable solutions," emphasized Olivier Perrotey, CEO of Sword Switzerland. "Our goal is to help entrepreneurs bridge the gap between visionary ideas and measurable success."
Startups can apply for the Sword Startup Challenge until March 1, 2025. Companies from areas such as government digitization, information sharing, human resources, cybersecurity, green IT management, data management and legal management are particularly welcome.
"Our goal is to provide startups with the best opportunities to connect with strong partners and accelerate their market access," emphasized Jordi Montserrat, Managing Partner at Venturelab. "We are delighted to be working with the Sword Group to realize this vision."
