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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?

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 30 hours of expert legal services provided by Agcent, in addition to 2-hours of scheduled meetings per month, covering the drafting and review of essential documentation.

Notably, time spent in meetings and discussions will not count towards these hours, ensuring maximum value for the winner. (The package remains valid for one year or until the company secures investment from third-party investors, whichever comes first).

Get to know

your jury members

Thomas Kanza

Managing Director and Investor at Spetses

Eliott Tischker

Director of Real Estate & Hotels at KPMG

Henrique Veiga

CEO of BAE Ventures

Yves Luethi

CIO of Julen Group

Antonina Santalova

Academic Dean at Glion Institute of Higher Education

Learn more about our jury members →

Entrepreneurship

Commission

Béatrice Tachot

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Frédéric Frère

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Martin Kubler

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Ronald Homsy

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Mathieu Darmont

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Yauric Mercier

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Olivia Lamarche-Brunisholz

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Discover

the benefits of joining 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

Submit your application now →


Meet 2024's

Glion Alumni Accelerator Winner

Vasily Grogol claimed prestigious 1st place with POYNTO.

Discover more about Vasily's winning pitch →

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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