ZKB Pionierpreis Technopark 2026: Apply now and until 22 September 2025
The ZKB Pionierpreis Technopark is the award for Swiss deep-tech innovations and is considered one of the most prestigious entrepreneurial prizes in Switzerland. Sponsored byZürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB) and Technopark Zürich, it highlights groundbreaking achievements in technology and entrepreneurship.
All relevant information, including details about past winners and finalists, can be found at www.pionierpreis.ch.
Start-ups founded after June 30, 2020, are eligible to apply. Now is a great time to start preparing the application — the submission deadline is September 22, 2025.
I have personally reached out to a few promising start-ups, but I would be delighted if you could help spread the word within your network and encourage other high-potential founders to take advantage of this opportunity.
The winner will receive not only CHF 100,000 in prize money, but also benefit from the prize’s prestigious reputation and increased visibility.
And it's not just the winner who gains:
All relevant information, including details about past winners and finalists, can be found at www.pionierpreis.ch.
Start-ups founded after June 30, 2020, are eligible to apply. Now is a great time to start preparing the application — the submission deadline is September 22, 2025.
I have personally reached out to a few promising start-ups, but I would be delighted if you could help spread the word within your network and encourage other high-potential founders to take advantage of this opportunity.
The winner will receive not only CHF 100,000 in prize money, but also benefit from the prize’s prestigious reputation and increased visibility.
And it's not just the winner who gains:
- The top 3 finalists will be featured in detailed portraits (see website).
- All finalists will be invited to the award ceremony on May 12, 2026, at Technopark Zurich, along with their delegations.
- A shortlist of ~10 nominees will be presented to the media in advance.
- These nominees will also have the opportunity to present their companies at booths in the ceremony foyer.
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