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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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.
Personalized coaching
Benefit from up to 150 hours of world-class coaching and mentoring to bring your prototype to the next level.
Networking
Be part of a strong ecosystem bringing academic partners, corporations, startup founders and hospitals together.
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.
Space
Join us at the Switzerland Innovation Park in Jura and work alongside entrepreneurs, coaches and field experts.
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
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
OrthoSens
INCAPTEK
XanaStim
Aimorphpous Health
OncoSwab
CryoThermo 4.0
Partners
Strategic partners
Supporting partners
Community partners
Experts
Ana Carolina
Production and Business expert
Production and Business expert
Ana Carolina
Jury Member
Juan Elices
Business & operation expert
Business & operation expert
Juan Elices
Jury Member
Benjamin Gallinet
Innovation and development expert
Innovation and development expert
Benjamin Gallinet
Jury Member
Peter Goetsch
Business & strategy expert
Business & strategy expert
Peter Goetsch
Jury Member
Martin Gysler
Business development expert
Business development expert
Martin Gysler
Jury Member
Robert Hartmann
Material & Supply Chain Expert
Material & Supply Chain Expert
Robert Hartmann
Jury Member
Laurent Monnerat
Marketing and BDL expert
Marketing and BDL expert
Laurent Monnerat
Jury Member
Aurélie Moser
Healthcare expert
Healthcare expert
Aurélie Moser
Jury Member
Ahmet Muderris
Production & development expert
Production & development expert
Ahmet Muderris
Jury Member
Deepti Pahwa
Innovation expert
Innovation expert
Deepti Pahwa
Jury Member
Nicolas E. Pétremand
Public health expert
Public health expert
Nicolas E. Pétremand
Jury Member
Philippe Potty
Technology and customer expert
Technology and customer expert
Philippe Potty
Jury Member
Gladys Winkler Docourt
Innovation and Legal expert
Innovation and Legal expert
Gladys Winkler Docourt
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
”"The DayOne Acceleration program was a unique opportunity and covers a large panel of key topics to have in mind while building your medtech startup. The know-how and expertise brought by the coaches and experts is immense. It was an enriching experience and I highly recommend it to any medtech startup!"
Gwenaël HannemaCo-Founder and CEO Innospina
”"Because of the history of watchmaking which extended to microelectronics, there's a lot of local expertise in making medical devices. We found wonderful consultants that helped us to do it. The local university has been very supportive."
Marc MathysCEO CNS Therapy
”"The canton of Jura is strategically located near major pharmaceutical and medical technology companies. This proximity allows for easier collaboration and partnerships. The region is known for its supportive business environment, with access to funding, talent and a network of suppliers and service providers specializing in medtech."
Sezai TaskinCo-Founder and CEO Moonlight AI
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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