Call for Application - Prix Strategis 2027

Are you developing a startup and looking to accelerate its growth, boost its visibility, and raise awareness of your project within the Swiss entrepreneurial ecosystem? Applications for the Prix Strategis 2027 are now open.

Organized by HEC Espace Entreprise, the entrepreneurial association of HEC Lausanne students, the Strategis Prize has been recognizing a particularly innovative and promising young Swiss company for over 30 years.

The winning startup will receive a prize of CHF 40,000 and gain significant visibility among entrepreneurs, investors, experts, and key players in the Swiss business community. Projects will be evaluated based on their innovative nature, level of implementation, growth potential, and impact.

To be eligible, the startup must:

• have its headquarters in Switzerland
• have been founded less than five years ago
• offer a solution with concrete growth potential
• The eight semifinalists will also undergo an in-depth evaluation process, including discussions with the Strategis Prize teams, partner consultants, and jury members.

• Application deadline: October 1, 2026
• Prize amount: CHF 40,000
• Target audience: Swiss startups less than five years old
• Application language: English