Seven Swiss start-ups selected for MassChallenge

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26.05.2015

MassChallenge unveiled 218 global finalists for the 2015 accelerator programs to be held in Boston and London this summer.

This year’s class was selected from more than 2,200 applicants and come from a diverse range of industries and geographies. 128 startups will participate in MassChallenge Boston and 90 startups will take part in MassChallenge UK.

The 2015 finalist class includes startups from 22 different countries and many industries. Of the 218 startups:

  • 35.8 percent are in high tech
  • 18.8 percent are healthcare and life sciences
  • 17.9 percent are social impact
  • 22.0 percent are general, retail and consumer goods
  • 5.5 percent are cleantech and energy
     

Top categories for Boston include internet & web services, hardware, and education. The UK program’s top categories include internet & web services, enterprise software and hardware.  

During the program, startups will have the opportunity to engage with high-profile speakers and expert mentors. Additional benefits include free office space, media attention and access to industry resources.

Finalists from Switzerland (Boston):

BIOWATCH SA: BIOWATCH is offering a new authentication solution based on wrist vein recognition and provides an alternative solution to current methods.

PB&B: We make your own cells cover wrinkles and signs of aging.

Goodwall: Goodwall, the new social network for high-school students. The one place where you stand out, network, and present yourself to Universities.

MagnebotiX: Delicate objects – gentle methods: MagnebotiX microrobotic systems for next generation crystallography with automated crystal harvesting.

Finalists from Switzerland (London):

incredX: incredX is helping medical professionals and patients share treatment and outcome data to improve the management and lives of patients diagnosed with life-changing diseases.

CLARA: With CLARA smart jacket fashion meets technology to improve cyclists and pedestrians' safety in the world.

Pingen: Pingen.com makes the process of sending postal letters a commodity.

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