Our Startup Camps

Are you a Swiss startup looking to expand into the Brazilian market? Join the Startup Camps powered by Innosuisse and managed by Swissnex. New calls open every quarter, allowing you to apply when the timing best aligns with your startup’s roadmap.

Open Calls

What You Get

Each startup follows a tailored program built around its business objectives in Brazil, ensuring every interaction contributes directly to its expansion strategy. The startup chooses São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro as its base and sets a start date that aligns with its roadmap. Throughout the Startup Camp, the Swissnex team provides continuous hands-on support.

  • Tailored Agenda


    A tailored agenda featuring virtual and in-person meetings with potential customers, partners, experts, and other stakeholders.

  • Ecosystem Access


    Access to Swissnex's broader ecosystem of partners and stakeholders in Brazil, including its Expert Network.

  • Travel Support


    A stipend to help cover travel expenses, plus access to Swissnex offices as a home base throughout the program.

  • Conference Attendance


    The opportunity to align the program with major industry conferences or participate in sector-specific events and visits.

Two Types of Camps

Depending on their readiness for the Brazilian market and business objectives, startups can choose between a Startup Camp focused on early market exploration, or one tailored to more advanced expansion efforts, ensuring the right level of support at each stage of their journey.

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    Market Validation Camp

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    Market Entry Camp

Who Can Apply

The Startup Camps are open to Swiss startups that meet at least one of the following two eligibility requirements set by Innosuisse:

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    Swiss startups enrolled in Innosuisse’s Initial, Core, or Scale-up Coaching programs

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    Swiss startups that have received the Innosuisse Certificate within the past three years

Learn more

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Startup Camps are powered by Innosuisse, the Swiss Innovation Agency dedicated to promoting science-based innovation in the interest of the economy and society in Switzerland, and managed by Swissnex.

 

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Interested? Talk to our team

Vincent Neumann

Head of Programs

As Head of Programs, Vincent leads the strategic development and execution of Swissnex in Brazil's initiatives, driving collaborations between the Swiss and Brazilian innovation ecosystems.

Isabela Temístocles Gomes

Program Manager for Startups and Innovation

As Program Manager, Isabela leads AIT Brazil on the Swissnex in Brazil side and related initiatives, fostering collaboration between Switzerland and Brazil in innovation and entrepreneurship. With experience supporting startup internationalization, public-private partnerships, and strategic alliances, she plays a key role in building bridges that create real impact across both ecosystems. Get in touch with Isabela to learn more.