For start-ups building the future of digital trust and cybersecurity
An acceleration program that helps the world’s most promising companies in the fields of cybersecurity and digital trust to get their business ready for market through top-notch mentoring, strategic support and training from leading industry partners.
During a 6-month program, Tech4Trust accelerates startups in cybersecurity and the digital trust space and help them secure funding, start pilots and future-proof their operations for faster and long-term growth.
Start-ups developing innovation solutions that tackle current digital trust challenges can apply until 28 August 2022.
STARTUP BENEFITS
Why join Tech4Trust?
Exposure
Gain strong visibility through demo days and roadshows
Network
Access the Trust Valley ecosystem and top-level partners
Investors
Meet key investors and secure your next funding round
Coaching & mentoring
Get exclusive coaching & mentoring sessions with high-level experts
Training program
Improve your strategy and operations through high-quality workshops
Cash & in-kind prizes
Win prizes worth up to 150K sponsored by État de Vaud, PwC Switzerland and Fortinet
Pilots & PoCs
Find synergies with corporate companies & academics and start collaborations
WHO CAN APPLY?
Eligibility criteria
Startups developing innovative solutions to foster trust in our society and matching the following criteria are welcome to apply:
- are incorporated for less than 7 years
- already have a ready-to-market product or solution.
- are in a customer acquisition phase.
- are active in the program’s focused expertise and fields.
- are committed to attend all the program’s activities.
Expertise
Threat Intelligence, Quantum security, Forensics, Neurotechnology, Industrial IoT, Critical Infrastructure, SCADA, Robotics, AI, Access Control, Cybersecurity, Authentication, Data Privacy, Blockchain, Anti-counterfeiting, Traceability, GDPR, Authenticity Verification, Cloud Security, Anonymized, Data Management, Edge Cloud, Digital self-determination, Digital Governance, Peace Tech
Fields
Space, Smart Cities, Agritech-food, Health, Finance & Insurance, Mobility, Education, Industrial Sector, ICT, Peace, Democracy, Humanitarian Aid, Sustainability
Season 4 Winners
Selected Startups for Season 4
Timeline & Program
28 August 2022
Application deadline
9 September – 6 October
Startups selection by Advisory Board
6 October 2022
Announcement of selected startups at Trust Valley Day, including pitch and booth.
Rolex Learning Center, EPFL
12 October 2022
VC event in partnership with TechTour
17 November 2022
Demo Day Geneva at Trust in Innovation Conference
23 November 2022
SICTIC Investor Day
7 December 2022
Zug Roadshow in partnership with Crypto Valley
8 February 2023
Zurich Roadshow in partnership with PwC Switzerland
23 March 2023
Insomnia’hack Roadshow at SwissTech Convention Center (EPFL)
31 March 2023
Geneva Roadshow in partnership with Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP)
3 April 2023
Paris Roadshow
23-27 April 2023
Silicon Valley Roadshow at RSA Conference
23-27 April 2023
Wallis Roadshow in partnership with Canton du Valais, CCI-Valais, Groupe Mutuel, HES-SO Valais & Cybersecurité valais
6 June 2023
Tech4Trust Awards Ceremony @ Genev’hack
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Our Track Record
70+
seed to Serie A companies
50+
leading industry partners
4
editions since 2019
150M+
fund raised by portfolio
What people say about the Tech4Trust
Testimonials
« The Tech4Trust community has enabled us to forge successful strategic partnerships such as the one with Microsoft Azure. This partnership strengthens the security around patient data that is at the heart of the KimboCare initiative. We are feeling very proud and grateful for our time and experience with Tech4Trust. »
Franck Tiambo
« The Tech4Trust program allowed us to connect with the amazing local network of experts as well as, all together will other startups, present an incredible diverse offering. »
Harry Halpin
« The Tech4Trust program has been an incredible springboard for our young startup specialized in the field of data encryption in public clouds. We were able to exchange with remarkable coaches and above all benefit from an unparalleled visibility. The support of the canton of Vaud and the TrusValley has been a great help to start our developments and market our solutions to our first customers. »
Nagib Aouini
“We were very fortunate to have extremely qualified mentors who allowed us to better orient our strategy and thanks to which we were able to obtain really relevant information and recommendations which helped us to move forward. ”
Julian Naftule
« The program is an unique opportunity to meet high-motivated innovators and experienced folks with a security mindset. It provides a platform for visibility at the national level, with an appearance at the Swiss CyberSecurity Days. It does not get better than that. »
Laurent Balmelli
See the program in action
Advisory Board 2022
Lajla Aganovic
Logitech
Vincent Bieri
Nexthink
Leo Bolchanine
AdNovum
Ubavka Cutile-Nikolova
VP at Barclays Private Bank
Patrick Ghion
Police de Genève
Bolko Hohaus
SICTIC (Swiss ICT Investor Club)
Jean-Philippe Lallement
Foundation EPFL Innovation Park
Sylvain Jaccard
Switzerland Global Enterprise
Christophe Nicolas
Kudelski Group
Nicholas Niggli
Republic and State of Geneva
Martin Von Muralt
Réseau national de sécurité
Line Pillet
HES-SO Valais-Wallis
Yohann Perron
Innovaud
Guillaume Pahud
SGS
Vera Steullet
Nestlé
Francesca Bosco
CyberPeace Institute
Christophe Bouillard
Chief Information Security Officer
Olivier Busolini
SYGNUM
Coaches & Mentors
Meet the team
Lennig Pedron
Director @ Trust Valley
Flaminia Giuncato
Program Manager @ Trust Valley
Josua Rochat
Program Lead @ Trust Valley