Welcome to DayOne NEXT

DayOne NEXT is a long-term support program designed to help the most promising startups from the DayOne accelerator cohort build, scale and anchor their R&D in the Basel Area.

DayOne NEXT is designed around a simple idea: early-stage healthtech, techbio and pharma-enabling ventures need more than short-term momentum. They need time, focus, ecosystem integration and highly tailored support. We will work side-by-side with a small number of exceptional founders and actively help build the company.

Program benefits - funding, mentorship and more

  • Non-dilutive 50,000 CHF cash grant
  • 12 months of personalized support valued at up to 50,000 CHF – tailored to the specific needs of each company (fractional roles, domain expertise, operational guidance, etc.)
  • Relocation and settlement support of up to 5,000 CHF, covering legal advice, notary fees or other direct costs of relocation
  • Support in accessing the Basel Incentive Programme (up to 25% cash back on R&D costs and up to 50% of lab rental costs)
  • 12 months of desk space at a Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area (preference for Novartis Campus)
  • Leveraging the full DayOne network and expertise – gaining long-term access to mentors, industry experts and investors
  • Preferred access to conferences and visibility opportunities

Note: DayOne NEXT candidates are selected following the annual accelerator program (from the cohort group). 

Lemna Bio joins DayOne NEXT as first selected startup
Lemna Bio joins DayOne NEXT as first selected startup

Lemna Bio joins DayOne NEXT as first selected startup

We are excited to announce that Lemna Bio, a standout company from the DayOne Accelerator 2025 cohort, is the first startup selected to join DayOne NEXT, our long-term…