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Startup Camps

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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 will give you the knowledge and contacts you need. We offer two types of camps:

  • Market
    Validation Camp

    The Market Validation Camp offers you the opportunity to experience the target market on site, test your business idea on-site, talk to local experts, and develop a tailored market entry strategy. Through an individualized program with up to four weeks of full market immersion, participants benefit from strategic introductions to experts, investors, and business partners, internationalization mentoring, office and meeting space, a travel stipend to cover part of the cost, and more.

  • Market
    Entry Camp

    The Market Entry Camp will catalyze your business expansion and accelerate your market entry, giving your startup a jump start in the US Through an individualized program of up to three months, you receive tailored support to establish your presence in the U.S., including office space, a travel stipend to cover part of the cost, strategic introductions to experts, investors, and business partners, ongoing mentoring, and more.

Upcoming Camps

2026

Boston | MedTech | December 7-11, 2026

The MedTech Startup Camp brings a curated cohort of Swiss MedTech startups to Boston for a structured week of informational sessions, market access, and ecosystem immersion. Join us this December to connect with Boston’s medical innovation ecosystem, experts, investors and corporate partners, while exploring your entry into the US market.

Applications are closed.

 

New York | Applied AI | December 7-11, 2026

The Applied AI Startup Camp brings a curated cohort of Swiss AI startups to New York for a structured week of coaching, market access, and ecosystem immersion, timed to The AI Summit New York (December 9–10). Join us this December to connect with US experts, partners, and the enterprise AI ecosystem while exploring your entry into the US market.

Applications are closed.

 

Boston & New York | All Industries | Q4 2026

Join our individual camps with support tailored to your needs and stage of your startup. Get connected to contacts relevant for your business and take the first step in growing your venture abroad.

Applications are closed.

 

 

2027

Boston & New York | All Industries | Q1-Q4 2027

Join our individual camps with support tailored to your needs and stage of your startup. Get connected to contacts relevant for your business and take the first step in growing your venture abroad.

 

New York | ICT | Q2 2027

The ICT Startup Camp brings a curated cohort of Swiss ICT startups to New York for a structured week of coaching, market access, and ecosystem immersion. Join us to connect with US experts, partners, and the enterprise in the ICT ecosystem while exploring your entry into the US market.

 

Boston | Robotics | Q2 2027

The Robotics Startup Camp brings together Swiss robotics startups for a structured week of coaching, market access, and ecosystem immersion in Boston. Join us to connect with US experts, partners, and the enterprise in the Robotics ecosystem while exploring your entry into the US market.

 

Boston & New York | Climatetech | Q3 2027

Join the 6th edition of Climate Collider — our two-week Startup Camp designed for Swiss climatetech startups looking to explore the US East Coast ecosystem. Experience a dynamic program across Boston and New York City, combining peer exchange, expert insights, investor connections, and hands-on learning. Take part in Climate Week NYC, pitch to local investors, connect with leading climate experts, and expand your international climatetech network.

 

New York | AI | Q4 2027

The AI Startup Camp brings a curated cohort of Swiss AI startups to New York for a structured week of coaching, market access, and ecosystem immersion, timed to The AI Summit New York. Join us to connect with US experts, partners, and the enterprise AI ecosystem while exploring your entry into the US market.

 

Boston | Life Sciences | Q4 2027

The Life Sciences Startup Camp brings a curated cohort of Swiss Life Science startups to Boston for a structured week of informational sessions, market access, and ecosystem immersion. Join us to connect with Boston’s medical and biotech innovation ecosystem, experts, investors and corporate partners, while exploring your entry into the US market.

 

Applications for 2027 open soon.

Application

Requirements

  • 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.

 

Process

The application process includes a call to assess the program’s fit for a startup, followed by an online application. To begin the application process, schedule an interview with Ahmet Bakirbas (Boston) or Josephine Erni (New York).

If you have any questions, contact Ahmet Bakirbas, Startup Manager in Boston, or Josephine Erni, Innovation Lead in New York.

 

Evaluation 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

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

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