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Sword Group, a global technology transformation company, has partnered with Venturelab to launch the Sword Startup Challenge, an annual program designed to support startups in developing innovative technologies. The initiative reflects a shared dedication to helping startups grow and succeed in Switzerland’s competitive ecosystem. Win a 500-Hour Package of Development and Consulting Services from Sword's Experts and 12-Month Commercial Follow-Up Winners of the Sword Startup Challenge will benefit from an exclusive 500-hour package of development and consulting services from Sword’s Swiss and international skilled professionals, empowering them to refine and scale their technology solutions and a 12-month commercial follow-up with introductions to potential customers and partners.
End Date01 Mar 2025 Funding AmountN/A Funding Resource TypePartnerships
Funding ProviderSword Group
Partnerships
Sword Group
Win a 500-Hour Package of Development and Consulting Services from Sword's Experts and 12-Month Commercial Follow-Up
Winners of the Sword Startup Challenge will benefit from an exclusive 500-hour package of development and consulting services from Sword’s Swiss and international skilled professionals, empowering them to refine and scale their technology solutions and a 12-month commercial follow-up with introductions to potential customers and partners.
Target sectors for the first edition
• Digitalization of government activities
• Information sharing
• Human resources support
• Cyber security
• Green IT management
• Data management and quality
• Legal management
Eligibility Conditions
• Company registered in the Commercial Register for at least 1 year
• Sales of less than CHF 2 million, and cash-flow visibility over the next 12 months
• With an IT solution that has been implemented at least once with a customer
• Startups active in the public sector
