Startup Camp (AI)

This Startup Camp is open to startups with an AI focus.

San Francisco Startup Camp

Take a deep dive into the entrepreneurship ecosystem in California with the Startup Camp focusing on AI, and get empowered to build business relationships on the US West Coast.

With over a decade of experience accelerating the international success of companies such as Mindmaze, faceshift, and Ava, Swissnex is equipped to support Swiss startups at various stages of their journey.

We offer 2-week Startup Camps with toolbox sessions, fireside chats, networking events, a demo night, and more. This unique opportunity gives startups strategic advice to internationalize, visibility, and a home base to succeed in the US. This edition of the Startup Camp is open to Swiss startups focusing on AI.

Important: Applying startups need to be in the Innosuisse Coaching Program.

By participating in our programs, you consent to being filmed and/or photographed, and you grant Swissnex permission to use your image on our website and for marketing purposes.

Registration opens on May 15, 2025. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Startup Team at [email protected].

Program Timeline

Applications Open: May 15, 2025 – July 19, 2025
Selection Decision: By July 31, 2025
Orientation (virtual): October 2, 2025
Individual Coaching (virtual): October 6–24, 2025
Start & End Dates: October 27–November 7, 2025
Pitch Night: November 4, 2025

Our Impact

Which part of the statistic will you become?

With a decade of experience, Swissnex in San Francisco is an ideal partner in your internationalization journey. But don't take our word for it: look at the data. To date, September 2024, 191 startups completed our camp, 3 of them became unicorns and 11.5% were acquired. In total, they raised $2.2B and created more than 4500 jobs, almost two thirds of them in Switzerland. Over 74% are still active and 14.1% closed down.

The image is an infographic displaying statistics about a startup camp program. It includes key metrics such as: Startup Camp Statistics: 191 startups participated in the camps. 3 unicorns were created, with a total market value exceeding $3.6 billion. $2.2 billion+ raised by program participants. Job Creation: Over 4,500 jobs created, with 63% in Switzerland (2,969 jobs in Switzerland vs. 1,630 abroad). Startup Status Overview: 74.3% active. 11.5% acquired by companies like Apple, NASDAQ, Dailymotion, and Migros Group. 14.1% closed. The presentation includes pie charts visualizing job creation and startup status distribution. Data sources are Swissnex, Crunchbase, PitchBook, Startup.ch, and LinkedIn, with an estimated data accuracy of 80%.

Partners

The Swissnex Startup Camps are powered by the Swiss Innovation Agency Innosuisse.