Tech4Trust

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.

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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

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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

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

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

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. »