Venture Leaders Biotech 2026 (Boston)

Are you building one of Switzerland’s top biotech startups? Then join Venture Leaders Biotech 2026 and spend a week in Boston, the world’s epicenter of innovation and investment in life sciences. 

For one intensive week, the ten selected Venture Leaders Biotech 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 biotech leaders.

Why You Should Apply

• Investor Access: Pitch your startup to leading venture capital firms and influential life sciences investors in Boston.
• Market Insights: Learn directly from global experts and experienced entrepreneurs about scaling in the U.S. market.
• Refine Your U.S. Strategy: Understand the key differences, including regulatory, FDA, and commercial nuances.
• Global Network: Build lasting connections with industry leaders, mentors, and fellow founders.
• Visibility: Gain national and 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: Februrary 22, 2026
Register your project and apply for one of the 10 seats in the week intensive entrepreneurship training program in Boston.

Jury presentation: March 11, 2026
Personal presentation by the best 20 applicants in front of the jury, virtual.

Kick-off meeting: May 4, 2026
Kick-off event presenting the Venture Leaders and introducing the roadshow during Swiss Biotech Day in Basel.

Trip to Boston (U.S.): May 31 - June 5, 2026
Dive into Boston's entrepreneurial scene and personal development.

Graduation Ceremony: January 20, 2027
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 biotech-based Swiss startups.
• Entrepreneurs ready to grow their business in the U.S. and attract international investors.
• Founders building globally scalable biotech startups.

Venture Leaders Review

Insights and highlights from recent Venture Leaders Biotech roadshows in Boston.

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


Read the key takeaways from team captain Kelvin Stott on the last Venture Leaders Biotech roadshow:
Insights from the Venture Leaders Team Captain


 

Our Partners

The Venture Leaders Biotech is organized by Venturelab and supported by EPF Lausanne, ETH Zurich, University of Basel, Hansjörg Wyss, Kellerhals Carrard, and VISCHER.