Venture Leaders Technology 2026 (Silicon Valley)

Are you building one of Switzerland’s top software (AI, ML, computer vision, cloud, or security solutions) or high-tech startups? Then join Venture Leaders Technology 2026 and spend a week in Silicon Valley, the world’s epicenter of innovation and investment.

For one intensive week, the ten selected Venture Leaders Technology 2026 will meet top venture capitalists, corporate partners, and international entrepreneurs.
They will gain first-hand insights into the U.S. market, connect with leading investors, and experience one of the most dynamic startup ecosystems in the world.

Don’t miss the opportunity to accelerate your growth, expand your network, and represent Switzerland’s next generation of tech leaders.

Why You Should Apply

• Investor Access: Pitch your startup to leading venture capital firms and influential tech investors in Silicon Valley.
• Market Insights: Learn directly from global experts and experienced entrepreneurs about scaling in the U.S. market.
• Global Network: Build lasting connections with industry leaders, mentors, and fellow founders.
• Visibility: Gain international recognition as part of the Swiss National Startup Team.
• Exclusive: Experience: Join a unique, once-in-a-lifetime program designed to fast-track your international growth.

Admission Process

Application Deadline: January 11, 2026
Register your project and apply for one of the 10 seats in the week intensive entrepreneurship training program in Silicon Valley

Jury presentation: February 5, 2026
Personal presentation by the best 20 applicants in front of the jury, virtual.

Kick-off meeting: February 25, 2026
Kick-off event presenting the Venture Leaders and introducing the roadshow in Zurich.

Trip to San Francisco (U.S.): April 12-17, 2026
Dive into Silicon Valley's entrepreneurial scene and personal development.

Graduation Ceremony: TBD
Celebration bringing together the different Swiss National Startup Teams, as part of the Venture Leaders program, organised in Switzerland.

Eligibility
Those eligible to participate are:

• Founding and managing members of technology-based Swiss startups.
• Entrepreneurs ready to grow their business in the U.S. and attract international investors.
• Founders building globally scalable technology startups.

Venture Leaders Review

Insights and highlights from recent Venture Leaders Technology roadshows in Silicon Valley.

Discover how Swiss entrepreneurs thrived in Silicon Valley and explored new opportunities in AI and investment:
Find out more about Venture Leaders 2025 in Silicon Valley


Read the key takeaways from team captain Mohsen Falahi on the last Venture Leaders Technology roadshow:
Insights from the Venture Leaders Team Captain


 

Our Partners

The Swiss National Startup Team’s roadshow to Silicon Valley is organized by Venturelab in collaboration with our partners DPD, EPFL, ETH, Kellerhals Carrard, Rothschild & Co, and Canton of Vaud.