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Startup Camps

Powered by Innosuisse and managed by Swissnex

Are you an early-stage Swiss startup looking to test your product on the US market or ready to start selling to American customers? The Startup Camps in Boston and New York, powered by Innosuisse and managed by Swissnex, will give you the knowledge and contacts you need. We offer two types of camps:

  • Market
    Validation Camp

    A tailor-made program of up to one month to test your startup's business idea onsite and develop a market entry strategy.

  • Market
    Entry Camp

    A tailor-made program of up to three months to accelerate your startup’s market entry, giving it a jump-start in a new country.

How Do the
Camps Work?

Although Switzerland is repeatedly ranked as the world’s most innovative country, the size of its market remains relatively limited. Because it is crucial for Swiss startups to think globally from the get-go, the Swiss innovation agency Innosuisse launched Startup Camps that offer early-stage Swiss startups a first step into important foreign markets. In partnership with Swissnex, Innosuisse developed two types of Startup Camps: a Market Validation Camp and a Market Entry Camp.

 

In Boston and New York, Swissnex runs these two camps throughout the year. When applying, startups choose either Boston or New York as a camp location and if accepted, agree with Swissnex on an appropriate start date, which can coincide with relevant events or conferences in the US. The startup will then complete a program of up to one month (market validation) or up to three months (market entry), during which it will benefit from tailored support from Swissnex. It will also receive a stipend allowing it to visit the selected location during the chosen time frame.

Q3 2026 Camps

We are offering the following Startup Camps on the East Coast in Q3 2026.

Boston & New York | Climate Collider | September 14-25

Climate Collider, a startup exchange program powered by Innosuisse and managed by Swissnex, enables Swiss startups to explore leading US climatetech hubs with the goal of fostering international collaboration in climate innovation. Join us in September 2026 to connect with ecosystem experts and US-based founders in Boston and to attend Climate Week NYC. Find out more and apply

Application Deadline: May 8, 2025

What you get

All of the Startup Camps in Boston and New York offer participants:

  • Meetings with administrative, legal, and regulatory experts on key topics including incorporation, hiring, taxation, immigration, regulatory approval, intellectual property, and reimbursement
  • Pitch training and feedback from US investors
  • Tailored in-person sessions
  • Opportunity to attend networking events to build relationships on the East Coast

Application

Who can apply?

  • Swiss startups that are enrolled in Innosuisse Start-up Coaching (Initial, Core, or Scale-up Coaching)
  • Swiss startups that have been awarded the Innosuisse Certificate within the past three years
  • Startups that do not fulfill either of these criteria must first apply to Innosuisse’s Coaching.
  • Startups must be incorporated in Switzerland.

Application Criteria

Participation is based on a competitive selection process. To be selected, startups must demonstrate:

  • A clear interest and strategic rationale for entering the US market
  • Sufficient resources (team capacity and financial means) to support internationalization efforts

How to apply?

The application process includes a call to determine the fit of the program for a startup, followed by an online application. To begin the application process, schedule an interview with Ahmet Bakirbas (Boston) or Sirine Ameur (New York).

Applications for Startup Camps in Q3 2026 will open soon.

If you have any questions, contact Ahmet Bakirbas, Startup Manager in Boston, or Sirine Ameur, Startup Manager in New York.

Types of Camps

Market Validation Camp

The Market Validation Camp offers you the opportunity to experience the target market in person, test your business idea on-site, talk to local experts, and develop a tailored market entry strategy. This includes:

  • An individualized and tailor-made program with full immersion in the target market of up to four weeks
  • An opportunity to validate and test your product, service, or business model on-site
  • Scouting services and targeted introductions to potential customers, investors, and business partners
  • Internationalization mentoring and continuous guidance
  • Office and meeting space with on-site support
  • A stipend to cover a portion of your travel expenses
  • A series of webinars on topics including Pitching in the US, Cultural Intelligence, How to Methodically Evaluate the US Market, US Legal Basics, Intellectual Property & Property Rights, Fundraising Strategies in the US, Swiss Entrepreneurs in the US
  • Access to the Swissnex Expert Network

 

Market Entry Camp

The Market Entry Camp will catalyze your business expansion and accelerate your market entry, giving your startup a jump start in a new country. It is recommended that you complete the Market Validation Camp before applying for the Market Entry Camp. This includes:

  • An individualized and tailor-made program of up to three months to accelerate market entry
  • Scouting services and targeted introduction to potential customers, investors, and business partners
  • Office and meeting space with on-site support
  • A stipend to cover a portion of your travel expenses
  • A series of webinars on topics including Foundations of US Incorporation, Global Operations & Accounting, Product Pricing in the US, Taxation in the US, Hiring in the US, Public Relations & Media in the US
  • Access to the Swissnex Expert Network

Program News

Partner

Innosuisse is the Swiss Innovation Agency. Its role is to promote science-based innovation in the interest of the economy and society in Switzerland.

2026 Startups

    New York

    CERRET

    CERRET creates elegant safety jewelry that pairs everyday wearables with intelligent emergency support. With a hidden SOS system and real-time location and alerting features, their bracelets deliver peace of mind without compromising style.

    Boston

    Perovskia Solar

    Perovskia Solar engineers high-performance perovskite solar cells that power devices with both indoor and outdoor use. Their customizable panels aim to extend battery life or eliminate the need for batteries in low-power electronics while supporting scalable production and circular economy principles.

    New York

    Diplotools

    Built at the intersection of innovation and cybersecurity, DiploTools meets the highest standards of public-sector security, trust, and reliability. Fully compliant with the world's strictest privacy laws, their infrastructure ensures data remains sovereign, secure, and diplomacy-ready.

    Boston

    CustomSurg

    CustomSurg develops AI-powered surgical planning tools that turn medical imaging into precise, data-driven fracture surgery plans. Their OrthoPlanner™ platform supports orthopedic trauma teams with objective pre-operative guidance, improving decision-making and outcome consistency for complex fracture care.

    New York

    Jedsy

    Jedsy develops autonomous drone delivery systems for ultra-fast, sustainable medical logistics. Their window-landing technology enables direct point-to-point delivery of critical samples and medicines, cutting time, cost, and emissions while ensuring safe, quiet, and reliable operations for hospitals, laboratories, and remote communities.

    Boston

    Klepsydra Technologies

    Klepsydra Technologies develops patented edge AI software that delivers high-performance, efficient intelligence across aerospace, robotics, and automotive applications. Designed to run seamlessly on a wide range of hardware, their solutions optimize real-time data processing and have been successfully validated in space.

    New York

    Kimbocare

    KimboCare simplifies cross-border healthcare coordination by letting families send secure health credits instead of money. Through a trusted global provider network, their platform ensures direct access to quality care—offering transparency, control, and peace of mind while enabling smarter, more effective support anywhere in the world.

    Boston

    Risklick

    Risklick develops an AI-powered software to design high-quality clinical trial protocols faster and more efficiently. Its Protocol AI™ platform uses evidence from hundreds of thousands of trials to optimize study design, reduce amendments, streamline implementation, and significantly shorten clinical development timelines—helping new treatments reach patients sooner.

    New York

    Irmos Technologies

    Irmos Technologies provides real-time, data-driven monitoring of aging infrastructure using vibration analytics. Their platform helps asset owners assess structural integrity, prioritize maintenance at portfolio level, reduce costs and CO₂ emissions, and prevent unexpected failures across critical infrastructure and buildings.
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Startup Testimonials

    I think the program has really accelerated our insights about the market. It would take us months to gain the knowledge that we have been served here in one week.

    Joanna Ledunger Founder & CEO, HealthyMentis

    When you’re thinking about the US, who do you even ask about IP questions, or about coding questions, or legal questions, HR, things like this? The program here gives you a starting point. You may not end up working with this person, but now I know what kind of person offers this kind of advice. In other words, it was a big advantage that we didn’t have before.

    James Creeden Co-founder and Co-CEO, Qnomx

    The camp enabled us to validate the market in a timely manner and allowed us to connect to relevant stakeholders. We would definitely recommend it to any start-up that is thinking of expanding to the respective locations.

    Jakub Szczesniak Scandens

    Overall we had a great experience, we especially enjoyed the 2 week bootcamp as there were some very insightful topics such as IP, investor environment as well as coaching on pitching.

    Sophie Witkamp TP24

    The camp is a good balance with a first good, condensed session with all that you need to prepare US expansion, followed by 12 months of support to reach out to partners, investors, and customers through the Swissnex ecosystem.

    Nicolas Abelé TYXIT

    The information received in the Camp, and the connections to the experts and the coaches are a super helpful resource to achieve the set milestones in time.

    Nicolas Borgeaud Adresta