For start-ups & companies
Take advantage of the first Swiss «for impact» network. The Impact Catalyst sees itself as an innovation pool for financing impact-oriented start-ups and companies. The program offers you various touchpoints with investors and philanthropists, creating access to financing solutions and valuable networking opportunities.
What exactly can you expect
- Modular and individually tailored investment readiness program (divided into 2 streams: early stage / growth phase, total of approx. 3 days)
- Support with setting up the (next) financing round
- 1:1 investor matchmaking
- Support with deal-making
- Impact Day and Final Pitch before Investors and Philanthropists
- Chance to win CHF 20,000 prize money from the award ceremony
- Coaching credits with experts
Schedule 2026
Ready for the next growth step?
Interested startups can apply by the end of March. A high-caliber expert jury selects 12 finalists who then go through the Impact Catalyst.
The program begins with the Investment Readiness Program – a modular capacity building program that lasts approximately three days. It supports startups in refining their growth strategies, including their business and impact models, as well as financial planning for the upcoming funding round. Participation in the workshop days and expert coaching are tailored to the individual needs of the startups, with the aim of optimally preparing the investment proposal and investor pitch.
A first direct touchpoint with potential investors and philanthropists is the speed dating event, conducted as part of a 1:1 matchmaking.
At the public Impact Day in summer, startups can present themselves to a broad audience. Their products and services are made tangible in the showrooms. The goal is to attract further suitable investors and philanthropists and to strengthen active exchange.
The dates for the modules will be announced in mid-March
Touchpoints with investors
At its core is networking with potential investors and philanthropists. A first point of contact is the speed dating at the end of the Investment Readiness Program. The highlight is the Impact Day with company presentations and showrooms in the presence of our cross-sectoral group of donors.