Tech4Trust Season 6

For startups building the future of digital trust and cybersecurity

Tech4Trust is committed to empowering startups that are shaping the future of digital trust and cybersecurity. Our acceleration program provides startups with top-tier mentoring, strategic guidance, and training from industry leaders.

During the 9-month program, Tech4Trust accelerates startups by facilitating funding opportunities, pilot projects, and enabling long-term operational growth.

Startup Benefits

Exposure

Gain strong visibility through demo days and roadshows

Network

Access to the Trust Valley and EPFL Innovation Park ecosystem with its top-level partners

Investors

Meet key local and international 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, Fortinet, Exoscale and the Herbert & Audrey Rosenfield Foundation

Pilots & PoCs

Find synergies with corporate companies & academics and start collaborations

Eligibility Criteria

International startups that are developing innovative solutions to foster trust in society and the digital economy meeting the following criteria is welcome to apply:

incorporated for less than 7 years
ready-to-market product or solution.
in a customer acquisition phase.
active in the program’s focused expertise and fields.
team committed to participate in the programme.

Expertise

Access Control, AI, Anonymized Data Management, Anti-counterfeiting, Authentication, Biometrics, Blockchain, Cloud Security, Critical Infrastructure, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Digital Governance, Edge Cloud, Forensics, GDPR, Identification, GovTech, Industrial IoT, Metaverse, Neurotechnology, PeaceTech, Privacy-enhancing Technologies, Quantum security, Robotics, SCADA, Threat Intelligence, Traceability, Trust Tech, web3

Fields

Agritech-food, Democracy & Humanitarian, Digital Diplomacy, Education, Finance & Insurance, GreenIT, Health, ICT, Industrial Sector, Mobility, Smart Cities, Space

Timeline & Program

17 October 2024

Official Reveal & Start of the program at Trust Valley Day 2024

09 October 2024

30 October 2024

14 November 2024

21 November 2024

27 November 2024

29 November 2024

10 December 2024

12 December 2024

10 January 2025

23 January 2025

06 February 2025

04 March 2025

05 March 2025

06 March 2025

13/14 March 2025

18 March 2025

01 April 2025

11 April 2025

28 April – 2 May 2025

14 May 2025

15 May 2025

May 2025 (TBD)

Workshop – Public Speaking (1/3)

Workshop – Swiss and European Support for Startups

Roadshow @Crypto Valley

Workshop – Legal

Roadshow @Health Lausanne

Workshop – Public Speaking (2/3)

Roadshow @EPFL Investor Day

Workshop – Sales Pipeline

Workshop – Public Speaking 3/3

Workshop – Technical

Workshop – Investors and fundraising

Workshop – Finance

Roadshow @Zürich

Workshop – International Development

Roadshow @Insomni’hack

Workshop – Strategic Partnership

Roadshow @Forum InCyber Europe

Workshop – Expansion in the USA

Roadshow @USA

Roadshow @Bern

Roadshow @Wallis + Finalists announcement

Roadshow @Swiss

June 2025

Demo Day & Awards Ceremony

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Our Track Record

160+

pre-seed to Serie A companies

50+

leading industry partners in the Advisory Board

editions since 2019

350M+

funding secured by startups in our 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

Founder @ Kimbocare

« 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

CEO @ Nym Technology

« 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

CEO @ DuoKey

“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

EX0-SYS

« 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. »