8-month challenge
100 innovation projects
3 pitches in front of a jury
1 award winning ceremony
500 hours support program

​What is the Swiss Innovation Challenge?

The Swiss Innovation Challenge is an innovation support program with award competition, in which 3 finalists and one award winner are selected from over 100 innovation projects in three rounds ("pitches"). The participants in the competition are SMEs and start-ups from all over Switzerland. In addition to the award, participants can win a special prize in the field of "Construction". The competition lasts eight months. During this time, participants can attend free, user-oriented seminars. In addition, participants have access to mentoring and coaching programmes in which they are supported and encouraged with practical knowledge. In addition to these benefits, the participants and their innovation projects profit from networking events and various publicity measures. The award ceremony will take place in front of more than 3,000 spectators on the occasion of the "Tag der Wirtschaft" in the St. Jakobshalle Basel. Find out more about the process here.

AWARD WINNING CEREMONY 2024​

1. Place Elythor SA

Groundbreaking drone technology

Elythor develops ground-breaking drone technologies to inspect and monitor energy infrastructure without disrupting operations. Elythor's drones feature patent-pending morphing wing technology that deflects and exploits unfavourable and intense wind conditions, enabling operation without downtime, even in harsh weather conditions. With a focus on safety, precision and range, Elythor is poised to revolutionise aerial data collection with superior operational freedom and deployment options.

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2. Place RELiYOO AG

Automatic seat cushion against sitting decubitus

RELiYOO is driven by the desire to provide lasting relief for people in wheelchairs and enable new freedoms. Prolonged sitting, little relief and excessive pressure can cause the dreaded sitting decubitus ulcer in people with limited mobility. RELiYOO takes away this pressure and relieves the user so that carefree sitting allows new freedoms. An automatic seat cushion with air chambers was developed for this purpose, which guarantees optimum sinking by constantly and gently equalising pressure differences.​

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3. Place VentoStream AG

Wind turbine without side effects

As a supplement to solar energy, wind energy makes a decisive contribution to sustainable, renewable energy production - especially in the winter months. With the Ventostream wind turbine, VentoStream offers wind energy without side effects. The turbine eliminates all the disadvantages of conventional propeller wind turbines, such as size and impact on the landscape. In addition, Ventostream technology consists of several system units which, when combined, generate significantly more power than conventional wind turbines.​
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Special price Fixpod GmbH

Connecting element in timber construction

Connecting the electrical pipework in prefabricated element or modular buildings in timber construction is very complex and time-consuming, requires the installation of additional inspection openings and, last but not least, also harbours a high risk of injury when pulling in during the assembly of the elements. Fixpod is an innovative connecting element for prefabricated installations of cable ducts and enables a safe and efficient system for the injury-free and sustainable, flush joining of elements.
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Reasons why you should get involved.

"Well-organised"
​"Strong pitches"
"Strong jury"

"Enriching"
"Motivating"
"Engaging"

"Great seminars"
"High-profile speakers"
"Cool platform"