New momentum for Switzerland
With innovations at the interface of technology, sustainability and digitalisation, Swiss start-ups are increasingly gaining international recognition. Whether in rankings, competitions or global accelerator programmes, young companies from Switzerland are generating momentum and securing visibility, capital and new markets.
Whether digital property management, digital financial solutions or bio-based chemicals, Swiss start-ups are currently on the road to success. The latest awards show how broadly positioned the innovation landscape is and how strong the international demand for scalable solutions with added social value is growing.
Digital property management with prospects
Proptech startup Bewy impressed in the Swiss Prime Site Accelerator 2025 and is one of the winners of the programme. With digital solutions for the management of rental and owner-occupied properties, the young company aims to make the real estate industry more transparent and user-centric. The award enables pilot projects and commercial collaborations with one of Switzerland’s leading property companies.
High technology for the future of fusion
Smolsys was honoured with the transfer prize at the Neuland Innovation Contest for its focus on safe hydrogen isotope processing. In partnership with KIT, the company is working on key technologies for fusion research, a highly specialised, safety-critical field of application with great potential for the future.
Rethinking nutrition with intellectual property
Planetary uses precision fermentation to develop sustainable proteins and was honoured with a WIPO Global Award for its work. The start-up combines technological progress with IP strategy and contributes to the transformation of global food systems towards greater resilience, nutrient density and climate compatibility.
Financial technology with Swiss precision
Fintech Bivial was honoured with the Best Use of Tech in Business Payments award at the PayTech Awards 2025. The API-based platform enables real-time payments in over 160 countries and combines Swiss IBANs with modern financial tools. The company achieved profitability within six months of its market launch, a testament to efficient processes, regulatory clarity and market-orientated development.
Sustainable chemistry from Zurich to Houston
The start-up Biosimo was accepted into the renowned Activate programme in Houston. The team will receive two years of financial and infrastructural support to scale up biobased acetic acid as an alternative to fossil-based chemicals. Co-founder Sotiria Mostrou also benefits from targeted access to experts and innovation networks.
Prostheses made from plastic waste with impact
The social enterprise Circleg is the only Swiss company to be included in the Forbes Accessibility 100 list. With affordable, locally manufactured prostheses made from recycled plastic, the start-up not only provides mobility for people with amputations in East Africa, but also strengthens local economic cycles and labour markets.