The Swissnex Bridge – Silicon Valley Immersion program
USAccelerator in collaboration with Swissnex in San Francisco is offering startups not in the Innosuisse coaching program the opportunity to explore the Silicon Valley ecosystem in August 2024, enhancing their understanding of US business culture and fostering entrepreneurial growth.
For over 13 years, Swissnex in San Francisco has supported the journey of Swiss startups planning to expand to the US. The 180 startups that have gone through Swissnex’s programs in San Francisco have collectively raised over $2.1 billion, with three of them being unicorns. On the other hand, SWISS USAccelerator specializes in linking Swiss entrepreneurs with a network of experts and organizations experienced in the US market entry, helping them to validate their products in the US, gain market intelligence, create essential connections, and develop clear, strategic plans for success.
The two organisations have joined forces to launch the “The Swissnex Bridge – Silicon Valley Immersion program”, tailored to startups ineligible for the Innosuisse internationalisation camps. The program focuses on mindset cultivation, network expansion, skills development, nurturing a growth mindset, and facilitating connections with local experts.
The program takes place in person on 19-20 August in Bern and from 26-30 August in San Francisco, USA. The detailed program is available on the event website.
Admission criteria:
- Candidates must have a strong connection with Switzerland, demonstrating their intention to establish their business within the country.
- Financial stability is also necessary, as candidates should have or seek sufficient resources to cover participation costs and sustain operations.
- For this Program, Candidates can’t have any affiliation with Innosuisse (Swissnex offers startup programs in the Innosuisse startup coaching program).
- Candidates should have their business ideas validated through market research or customer feedback, indicating a solid understanding of the market and customer needs.
- Candidates should possess a long-term strategy that includes potential entry into the U.S. market
Cost: CHF 9000.—excl Travel Expenses, and the possibility of submitting an application to a foundation in order to receive support. Connect with Kaspar Zimmerli, to learn more.
Registration closes on 24 May 2024
