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The next generation accelerator for medtech ventures

Your medtech accelerator

DayOne Tech is an innovative 12-months program for medtech ventures that brings together universities, corporations, manufacturers, startup founders, research institutes and hospitals to create a dynamic environment to foster innovation. Ventures in the DayOne Tech profit from the manufacturing industry in the Jura region, where this program takes place. Each startup has different needs depending on its stage of development, the class of the medical device, its target markets and customer groups but also the strengths and weaknesses of its team. In order to match the specific needs of each venture and team, we have created the DayOne Tech Accelerator.

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4
projects accelerated per year
100,000
Swiss francs per project in non-dilutive funding
12
customized acceleration for your startup
150
of coaching and mentorship

We prepare you for success

We offer you the network, space, funding and support needed to bring your prototype to the next level. Further, we analyze your current development stage, set with you ambitious milestones for the next 12-months and prepare you for business success.
Non-dilutive funding

Receive up to CHF 100,000 (in cash and in kind) of non-dilutive funding to bring your prototype to the next level. We will also coach you to benefit from additional and significant non-dilutive funding, which may be available to you – for example from the Canton of Jura.

DayOne Tech coaching
Personalized coaching

Benefit from up to 150 hours of world-class coaching and mentoring to bring your prototype to the next level.

DayOne tech network
Networking

Be part of a strong ecosystem bringing academic partners, corporations, startup founders and hospitals together.

Show your startup DayOne Tech
Visibility

Pitch your project at local, national and international events (Demo Day, DayOne conference, etc.) to gain traction and help your startup to raise funds and identify additional strategic partners.

SIP
Space

Join us at the Switzerland Innovation Park in Jura and work alongside entrepreneurs, coaches and field experts.

Tailored training DayOne Tech
Tailored training

Join our specific training and education events to reinforce your knowledge.

We are looking for you

  • You’re an entrepreneur, a scientist or a corporation willing to grow your company in the Canton of Jura
  • Your idea or project is innovative in the medical field
  • At least one of your founders can be located regularly in the Switzerland Innovation Park Jura and participates in the program and key events
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Timeline

Until the end of April 2024

Application is open for for advanced researches and startups

June 2024

Pitching session in front of our selection committee

September 2024

Beginning of the 12-month acceleration program for advanced medical technologies by startups

1 run every 9 months

How to apply

Ready for the next step? Your success is only three steps away.
1. Apply to our selection call

Take 5 minutes to apply for the Tech acceleration program that starts in July 2022.

2. Pitching to selection commitee

If you meet our minimum requirements, we will invite you to a 20-minute pitching session in front of our selection committee.

3. Offer and contracting

Congratulations! After you’ve been selected, we will contact you to make you an offer, sign the agreements and plan the first steps of your acceleration.

Interested in participating?

Ready for acceleration? Your first step to applying to our DayOne Accelerator with its 3 verticals starts here! We’re looking forward to receiving your application!

Our medtech ventures

CNS Therapy

Moonlight AI

InnoSpina

INCAPTEK

XanaStim

Aimorphpous Health

OncoSwab

CryoThermo 4.0

Connect41 SA

KADEC

ClotX

Partners

Strategic partners

Supporting partners

Community partners

Experts

Ahmet Muderris

Position: Jury Member

Production & development expert

Production & development expert

Ahmet Muderris

Jury Member

Ana Carolina

Position: Jury Member

Production and Business expert

Production and Business expert

Ana Carolina

Jury Member

Aurélie Moser

Position: Jury Member

Healthcare expert

Healthcare expert

Aurélie Moser

Jury Member

Benjamin Gallinet

Position: Jury Member

Innovation and development expert

Innovation and development expert

Benjamin Gallinet

Jury Member

Deepti Pahwa

Position: Jury Member

Innovation expert

Innovation expert

Deepti Pahwa

Jury Member

Gladys Winkler Docourt

Position: Jury Member

Innovation and Legal expert

Innovation and Legal expert

Gladys Winkler Docourt

Jury Member

Juan Elices

Position: Jury Member

Business & operation expert

Business & operation expert

Juan Elices

Jury Member

Laurent Monnerat

Position: Jury Member

Marketing and BDL expert

Marketing and BDL expert

Laurent Monnerat

Jury Member

Martin Gysler

Position: Jury Member

Business development expert

Business development expert

Martin Gysler

Jury Member

Nicolas E. Pétremand

Position: Jury Member

Public health expert

Public health expert

Nicolas E. Pétremand

Jury Member

Peter Goetsch

Position: Jury Member

Business & strategy expert

Business & strategy expert

Peter Goetsch

Jury Member

Philippe Potty

Position: Jury Member

Technology and customer expert

Technology and customer expert

Philippe Potty

Jury Member

Do you want to collaborate with us and join our semi-exclusive program for service providers?

If you would like to sponsor an annual event and have access to innovative ventures in the medtech field, reach out to Florian Saner and learn more about partnership opportunities.

Alumni

Stay tuned for alumni from the DayOne Tech vertical, as this is our first run. Until then, check out which alumni startups have graduated from our accelerator so far!

Testimonials

Contact our expert Florian Saner

Talk to our expert

Florian Saner

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FAQs

Do I need to live in Switzerland or in the canton of Jura to apply?

Although you don’t need to currently live in Switzerland nor in the canton of Jura to apply, you need to be willing to settle your startup or at least a subsidiary in the canton of Jura before being accelerated. In addition, you will still be actively part of our ecosystem and will benefit from strong relationships with our corporate and manufacturing partners, startup founders, coaches, etc. and receive pitching opportunities to promote our technology.

What is expected from me during the program?

We do expect your dedication to developing your project or startup. You will have to attend coaching sessions with your experts and pitch sporadically to promote your project. Furthermore, we expect you to meet your milestones and show commitment to the program.

Can I get further support at the end of the program?

We will strive to have a selected number of projects ready to apply for further Innosuisse funds and cantonal support. In addition, you will still be actively part of our ecosystem and will benefit from strong relationships with our corporate and manufacturing partners, startup founders, field experts and coaches, etc. and receive pitching opportunities to promote your technology.

Can I join the medtech accelerator if I am located in the canton of Jura but not in the Switzerland Innovation Park?

Yes, this is possible. However, as we want to have our startups as close as possible to the core of our ecosystem, we will make sure that we can strongly interact with your project, during and after the program, to accelerate it properly.

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