Stage up

Discover the Stage-up Award — the prize for outstanding start-ups and innovative business ideas in Bern. Win coaching, workshops, and attractive cash prizes to make your vision a reality.

Criteria

The application deadline is December 2, 2022. Persons with Swiss residence are eligible to participate. Attendance is free of charge. The entry in the commercial register or the founding of a company or association must be made no more than 18 months ago, must have taken place before June 30, 2021

Description

Do you have a promising business idea? By participating in our STAGE UP competition, you are giving your idea a chance and getting a step closer to your own company. STAGE UP, the Bernese Business Creation Competition, is entering the next round — sign up now! With STAGE UP, in addition to winning a total of CHF 18,000, you can also gain (media) attention and a great network expansion. Participating is worthwhile anyway. Are you still hesitating? Come to our inspirational event “Pitch & Punch” on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 in Bern. We talk about pitching in a relaxed atmosphere with like-minded people and if you feel like it, you can try it out for yourself. STAGE UP is an initiative of the Entrepreneurship Center at the University of Bern and is carried out together with other private and public partners.

Award

If you convince the jury, you will receive 18,000 francs in prize money as well as individual coaching and access to workshops.