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 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.
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
Entrepreneurship
Commission
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 →
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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