SIT StartGarden is a startup ecosystem where students, researchers and science and tech professionals can share and collaborate on innovative business ideas. As an incubator, we support would-be entrepreneurs with mentoring, network, office space and access to funding. As an accelerator, we help early-stage startups grow to the next level.

As part of the wider SIT Ecosystem, SIT StartGarden links education, research and business in a close-knit self-sustainable cycle. The project participants move between the institute, R&D center, and tech park, working together on original solutions across domains. At SIT StartGarden, you can blend transformative science with entrepreneurship and confront the emerging global challenges.

Hands-on and bespoke acceleration programs to further your business. Ready to join? Apply today and grow with StartGarden, your new partner and your bridge between science and business. The inaugural SIT StartGarden Program, in close collaboration with SIT (Schaffhausen Institute of Technology) and international experts, focuses on growth marketing and includes CHF 100,000 investment for all participating startups.  

Our first program, ‘Scaling Up: Using Growth Marketing and PR to Scale Your Startup,’ connects your startup with industry experts who can help shape and build a ‘growth engine’ for your business. Selected participants receive CHF 100.000 investment in exchange for 5% equity.

• Hands-on and tactical founder support
• Access to international experts and mentors
• Preparation for international fundraising and expansion

Our first program is available to Swiss startups only. However, if you’re an international company you can still apply for consideration in future programs. Discover more on The Program offerings: applications have been extended until June 30th but apply today for immediate consideration. Learn more.