
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 27 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.
Fields
Space, Smart Cities, Agritech-food, Health, Finance & Insurance, Mobility, Education, Industrial Sector, ICT
Timeline & Program
27 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
30 November 2022
Zug Roadshow in partnership with Crypto Valley
8 December 2022
Zurich Roadshow in partnership with PwC Switzerland
19 January 2023 (TBC)
EU Roadshow at Winter Conference
31 January 2023 (TBC)
Geneva Roadshow in partnership with Geneva Centre for Security Policy
9 February 2023 (TBC)
Wallis Roadshow in partnership with CCI-Valais, the Ark & Groupe Mutuel
23 February 2023 (TBC)
Yverdon Roadshow in partnership with HEIG-VD & Y-Parc
14 March 2023 (TBC)
Silicon Valley Roadshow in partnership with swissnex San Francisco
6 April 2023
Demo day & Awards Ceremony

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

Anne Headon
UNIL

Marc Barbezat
Canton of Vaud

Vincent Bieri
Nexthink

Leo Bolchanine
AdNovum

Ubavka Cutile-Nikolova
VP at Barclays Private Bank

Yan Borboën
PwC Switzerland

Raphaël Conz
Canton de Vaud

Olivier Crochat
C4DT, EPFL

Stéphane Duguin
Cyberpeace Institute

Philippe Emery
SYZ

Cédric Enzler
eXpert Solutions

Antoine Geissbühler
Université de Genève

Patrick Ghion
Police de Genève

Bolko Hohaus
SICTIC (Swiss ICT Investor Club)

Jean-Philippe Lallement
Foundation EPFL Innovation Park

Dr. Vincent Lenders
Cyber-Defence Campus armasuisse

Sylvain Jaccard
Switzerland Global Enterprise

Gérard Le Roy
SICPA

Frédéric Mauger
Sysmosoft

Christophe Nicolas
Kudelski Group

Nicholas Niggli
Republic and State of Geneva

André Duvillard
Réseau national de sécurité

Line Pillet
HES-SO Valais-Wallis

Sylvain Pasini
HEIG-VD

Patrice Perche
Fortinet

Jean-Marc Rickli
GCSP, Geneva Centre for Security Policy

Paul Such
Hacknowledge

Dr. Mathieu Verbaere
ELCA

Alain Couttolenc
Chief Development and external relations Officer

Yohann Perron
Innovaud

Guillaume Pahud
SGS

Caroline Kokocinski
UNIL

Francesca Bosco
CyberPeace Institute

Christophe Bouillard
Chief Information Security Officer

Olivier Busolini
SYGNUM
Coaches & Mentors
Meet the team

Lennig Pedron
Director @ Trust Valley

Josua Rochat
Program Lead @ Trust Valley