THE AWARD FOR ITALIAN TECH STARTUPS IN THE SWISS ECOSYSTEM
Showcase your innovation venture
Campus Biotech
18 November 2025
in Geneva
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to support Italian tech-founders by offering them a unique opportunity to showcase their innovative ventures, attract potential investors, and foster strategic partnerships with leading Swiss and International companies.
We want to introduce Italian Tech Startups to the expertise of the local ecosystem and the network of Italian business community, to accelerate through the Swiss market.
2024 EDITION
PROGRAM
ELIGIBILITY
Are you interested in participating? Check if your startup fits in the following criteria:
- Must have been incorporated within the last five years.
- Must be based in Italy or in Switzerland with at least one Italian founder.
- Should demonstrate high growth and innovation potential in its sector.
- Should not be a subsidiary of an already established company.
If eligible to apply
The Startup admitted to the selection process will be categorized into the following preliminary four verticals:
- Finance & Insurance
- ICT & Consumer services
- Industrial & Engineering
- Health & Nutrition
EVALUATION CRITERIA
- Technology/Product: Evaluate the product's technical excellence and market differentiation.
- Innovation: Evaluate the idea's novelty and disruptiveness in the market.
- Business Model and Strategy: Evaluate the startup's revenue strategy and its clear Go-to-Market plan.
- Market: Evaluate the target market's size and the startup's fit and growth potential within it.
- Traction: Evaluate signs of customer growth and the establishment of strategic partnerships.
- Sustainability: Evaluate the long-term impact strategy and alignment with specific Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Intellectual Property (IP): Evaluate the strength and protection of the startup's intellectual property.
- Team: Evaluate the management/founding team as well as the overall team's combined skills, experience and drive.
- Financials: Evaluate the financial health and growth projections.
- Gut Feeling: Evaluate your overall impression of the startup's potential success.
WHAT DO THE FINALIST STARTUPS GET?
A jury of experts will select up to 10 startups for the Final Event at the Geneva Campus Biotech on November 18. They will get:
- Coaching support to better present themselves to the audience and final jury
- Pitching in front of an esteemed jury of industry’s experts and investors at the Final Event in Geneva on November 18 to win the following prizes:
- Jury’s Prize
- Allianz Prize
- Audience Prize
- Networking with relevant Swiss and international companies and partner organizations belonging to their industry vertical – foreseeing further collaborations
SOURCING AND APPLICATION PROCESS
Startup sourcing will be performed under the responsibility of Italian Chamber of Commerce for Switzerland in collaboration with Italian Regions, incubators and accelerator programs.
Do you want to join the competition? You have time until the 31st of July!
TIMELINE
THE STARTUP FINALISTS
Cria Technologies
Sector: Advanced Engineering
Crìa develops next-generation cold-chain containers using breakthrough high-vacuum insulation, cutting costs, reducing volume, and extending cold life for pharma and medtech logistics
Ginevra – www.cria-tech.com
Fideliomed
Sector: Health Tech
A platform that allows clinics to diagnose common conditions instantly, making healthcare faster, easier, and more accessible.
Milano e Torino – fideliomed.com
Heremos
Sector: Health Tech
Data-driven company with the mission of helping pharmaceutical companies and healthcare facilities deliver the best therapeutic to patients.
Lecce –www.heremos.com/
Hero Support
Sector: Health Tech
Transforming cancer care with personalized 3D-printed solutions that enhance precision, comfort, and accessibility for patients worldwide.
Ginevra – herosupport.care
Hyba srl
Sector: Advanced Engineering
HYBA develops modular, swappable battery systems with smart management and circular design, delivering safer, scalable, and resource-efficient energy solutions.
Lecce –www.hyba.eu/
InkVivo Technologies SA
Sector: Health Tech
InkVivo develops advanced polymer-based delivery systems that enable precise, localized, and prolonged release of active ingredients.
Zurigo e Lugano – hinkvivo.tech
OOVIE Studios SA
Sector: ICT & Fintech
OOVIE Studios pioneers is a new art form creating interactive AI movies that change every time you watch them depending on live music and human interaction.
Lugano – www.ooviestudios.com
Smart Cloud Farming
Sector: ICT & Fintech
SmartCloudFarming helps farms unlock hidden soil carbon potential with fast, affordable AI-powered mapping.
Berlino – www.smartcloudfarming.com
Valueize
Sector: ICT & Fintech
A platform that makes fundraising easier by creating financial models, professional reports, and connecting with the right investors.
Milano – www.valueize.com
Swiss Italian Startup Award 2025
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