Swiss Technology Award
Deadline
26.07.2024
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Each year, outstanding technology-based innovations and developments from start-ups, universities and technical institutions as well as established businesses are awarded prizes in three categories.
The finalists get brand presence at the Swiss Innovation Conference Open-i with international appeal:
- Brand & stage presence at the Swiss Innovation Conference Open-i
- Business contacts to over 700 decision makers from economy, politics and science
- Wide media reach
- High-quality image film about the company and innovation
- Access to Open-i
- Further network opportunities in the following year
Criteria
The prize is awarded in three categories
Inventors
You have made a breakthrough in your research or development activity, and are set to demonstrate the functionality of your idea with a prototype. Your focus is primarily on the area of technology and yet not so much on the business plan.
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Application-oriented R&D projects
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Industry-focused and / or university-based technology project
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Concrete project with a good chance of success
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Possession of a separate legal entity not necessary / Company not yet founded
Start-ups
You have already taken real ownership of how your idea will be implemented with a company structure. Your product is defined and ideally you already have a prototype.You have thoroughly examined the financing, production and marketing possibilities and can present a solid business plan.
- Functioning prototype / Proof of concept 3013301
- Market and customer feedback ideally already available
- Initial sales or funding rounds realised
Innovation Leader
You are an established company that possesses a successful product portfolio. Your R&D activities have resulted in a new, convincing project that will bring clear benefits to environmental, economic and/or social sustainability. The project promises a product that delivers distinct, improved performance compared with today’s technology.
- Other products already on the market
- Key figures show improved resource efficiency/social sustainability or concrete cost savings.
- Company is established and has positive cash flow
- Product/technology on the market / customer base