Venture Leaders Technology 2026 (Silicon Valley)
Location: Silicon Valley
Date: 12.04.2026
Time: Daily from 08.00 - 20.00
Venture Leaders Technology is designed for startups with the potential to shape the future of digital industries, from AI and robotics to advanced software, hardware, and deep tech. Since 2017, the program has offered Swiss founders direct access to Silicon Valley’s tech ecosystem, connecting them with investors, corporate partners, and international entrepreneurs.
Win your seat to join an exceptional team, gain first-hand insights into the U.S. market, learn from experienced investors, and build the connections needed to scale your venture internationally.
Venture Leaders Technology offers more than exposure. It delivers a high-impact international growth experience. Through pitch sessions, market discovery, and networking with top-tier investors, founders gain access to one of the most competitive ecosystems in the world.
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Insights into past Venture Leaders roadshows, including pitch sessions, company visits, investor meetings, and more.
Hear what Swiss founders brought back from Silicon Valley.
“The Venture Leaders program offered us valuable insights into the mechanics and dynamics of Silicon Valley. Together with VC partners from the Silicon Valley ecosystem, we improved our pitches and applied these learnings to pitch to various investors at multiple events. Being in a group of leading Swiss start-ups was inspiring and fun.”
“Venture Leaders Technology is a great opportunity to confront the Silicon Valley mindset. You get to meet the different flavors of venture capitalists and receive feedback.”
“Venture Leaders offers a unique chance to gain global startup insights and exchange ideas with fellow CEOs.”
“The Venture Leaders Program was a fantastic chance to pitch to top Silicon Valley investors, tackle startup challenges, and connect with inspiring entrepreneurs.”
The Swiss National Startup Team’s roadshow to Silicon Valley is organized by Venturelab in collaboration with our partners DPD, EPFL, ETH Zurich, Kellerhals Carrard, Rothschild & Co, and the Canton of Vaud.
Discover previous roadshows and the teams who brought Swiss innovation to the global stage.
Location: Silicon Valley
Date: 12.04.2026
Time: Daily from 08.00 - 20.00
Location: Silicon Valley
Date: 06.04.2025
Time: Daily from 08.00 - 20.00
Location: Silicon Valley
Date: 07.04.2024
Time: Daily from 08.00 - 20.00
Location: Swissnex San Francisco
Date: 20.04.2023
Time: 17:30-20:30
Explore recent achievements, funding rounds, and milestones from Venture Leaders Technology startups.
Discover the startups that turned their Venture Leaders Technology experience into global success. Each of these founders joined the Swiss National Startup Team in Silicon Valley and went on to build impactful, internationally recognized companies.
Innovative solutions for sustainable agriculture
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Development of next generation optical MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) for mobile applications.
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Unlock the information captured in images using sophisticated image recognition technology
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Technology for facial expression recognition to enact virtua
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Do you have questions about Venture Leaders or want to explore how Venturelab can support your business goals? Contact us.
João Guerra Program Manager, Venturelab joao.guerra@venturelab.swiss João Guerra on LinkedIn
