May 2026
Start data collection
Startups, investors, hubs, programs, academic institutions, and coaches — evaluated through a scientific methodology, enriched by self-declarations and external feedback, and published in the NZZ.
Scientifically grounded evaluation with transparent quality indicators.
National visibility through publication in the NZZ publisher supplement.
Find the right ecosystem actors.
Clear quality signals help users identify relevant profiles, opportunities, and support.
Swiss Startup Selection captures the defining players of the Swiss startup ecosystem – structured in six curated categories.
Investors & Capital Providers · Venture Capital · Angels · CVCs
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Accelerators & Venture Hubs · Incubators · Venture Builders · Innovation Hubs
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Funding & Support Programs · Innosuisse · Public & Private Initiatives
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Profile in ranking & NZZ environment · Placement with Selection Status (Silver/Gold/Platinum/Diamond)
Digital Badge "Participant 2026" (immediately usable) · Official participation confirmation
Aggregated insights for classification (anonymized) · Comparison with peer group
Automatic eligibility for Selection Awards · Shortlist nomination for top scores (Platinum/Diamond) · Invitation to Award Night December 2026
Stakeholders can apply themselves (self-disclosure) or be nominated by others.
Structured data collection (20–40 min) and validation by ZHAW.
Independent evaluation, plausibility checks and score calculation.
Publication of rankings in NZZ environment and on this platform.
Paid Selection Label – only when criteria are met.
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Platform Partner
Research Partner
Strategic Founding Partner
Brand Safety Guarantee
Sponsors make the initiative possible, while its credibility rests on a clear separation of roles: they have no influence on the methodology, evaluation process, or results. Scientific leadership is provided by renowned researchers in the field of entrepreneurship, ensuring methodological rigour and academic independence. NZZ contributes editorial support and public visibility, helping to translate the results into a relevant national reference point for the Swiss startup ecosystem.
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Swiss startup, an investor, an academic entity, a program, a hub or a coach.