Get ready for the Pitch Battle Tuesday, 27 November 2025
Introducing the third edition Glion Alumni Accelerator, a competition celebrating entrepreneurship and innovation, designed for pre-revenue start-ups with long-term ambitions, open to current Glion students and alumni.
Refine your business idea, receive mentorship, pitch it to a jury, and turn your vision into reality.
Who will win the Glion Alumni Accelerator 2025?
Join the
Pitch Battle
Tuesday, 27th November 2025 Glion campus, Switzerland
We look forward to welcoming you to campus for this exciting event. Please RSVP by 20 November 2025 to confirm your attendance by emailing us at alumni@glion.edu.
Finalists
participating in the Pitch Battle
Glion Alumni Accelerator prize
The winner will receive a coveted CHF 10,000 prize.
Glion Alumni Accelerator prize
Along with winning the coveted CHF 10,000 prize, we are excited to announce a new benefit for the winner of the Glion Alumni Accelerator! They will receive a coaching package by Christine Maillochon – Leadership Coach, IHuman.
The coaching package includes:
8 hours of personalized coaching prior to the business launch
2 hours of follow-up support post-launch for adjustments and guidance
This tailored coaching package will be fully adapted to the needs of the winning startup. Potential focus areas include:
Business strategy
Pitch refinement
Leadership development
Defining and navigating next steps
About the Coach: Christine Maillochon is an experienced leadership coach with a strong track record of supporting entrepreneurs and business leaders. Her coaching approach is grounded in strategic thinking and a deep understanding of human dynamics—helping founders gain clarity, confidence, and momentum.
Entrepreneurship
Commission
Frédéric Frère
Co-Founder & Group Leader, Embrace; Managing Partner, Around Vector; Managing Partner Embrace Holding
Martin Kubler
Chief Sloth, The Gluttonous Sloth, Stockholm, Sweden; Co-Founder & Fractional CMO, Yalla Order, Stockholm Sweden; Co-Founder, Wildthought Books, Stockholm, Sweden
Ronald Homsy
Founder & Co-CEO, Aventura Hospitality, London, UK; Director, Business Development UK, USA & Middle East, Braintrust Consulting Services
Jury
members
Discover
the benefits of the program
Expert mentorship
Startups selected to participate in the Accelerator will receive regular mentoring sessions tailored to enhance their pitch and refine their business plan. Our mentors are seasoned industry professionals affiliated with the AAG Entrepreneurship Commission, providing invaluable guidance to propel your entrepreneurial journey forward.
Valuable networking
Connect with a community of Glion alumni, industry leaders and investors, opening doors to partnerships, collaborations and potential customers.
Funding opportunities
Gain access to potential funding sources that can provide the financial boost your startup needs to scale and succeed.
Skill development
Enhance your entrepreneurial skills through practical experience in pitching and business development.
Visibility and recognition
Increase your start-up’s visibility within the industry and gain recognition through media coverage and exposure to influential audiences.
Have a question?
Contact us at entrepreneurship@ glionalumni.ch
Why not get involved, support and shape the journey of these start-ups?
You’ll enjoy preferential access, together with the backing of the Alumni Association of Glion Entrepreneurship Committee and the wider school.
Simply leave us your details here and we’ll be in touch.
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