Thank you for your interest! The application window is now closed.Step 1 of 8 - Section 1: Eligibility gateway12%Please confirm your eligibility before proceeding. If you answer “No” to any of these questions, your application may be automatically disqualified based on the program criteria.1. Geographic origin:(Required)Does your company have a registered office and headquarters within the Sardinia Region? Yes NoNote: Only Sardinian companies, startups or scaleups are eligible.2. Company maturity(Required)Has your solution moved beyond the idea/prototype phase? (i.e., Do you have a working product, service or validated market demand?) Yes NoNote: We are looking for market-ready solutions. Early-stage projects without a working product or service are not a fit.3. Travel commitment(Required)Are the founders/key decision-makers available to travel to Zürich, Switzerland, for the “Swiss Days” (Deep Dive) from September 14–18, 2026? Yes NoNote: Physical presence is required for meetings with investors and corporate partners. 4. Company Name(Required) 5. Website URL(Required) 6. Year of Incorporation(Required)7. Primary Contact Person Name(Required) Role (CEO/Founder preferred)(Required) Email(Required) Phone Number(Required)8. Select your primary area(Required)Please choose one or more areas where your solution provides the most value. Food & Retail: Sustainable agriculture, food tech, supply chain, retail experience. Health & Wellbeing: Digital health, telemedicine, healthcare efficiency. Smart Cities: Sustainable urbanization, energy efficiency, smart governance. Finance & Insurance: Fintech, Insurtech, digital transformation. Cybersecurity: Data protection, infrastructure security, cyber defense. Other: Solutions compatible with the Swiss context (please specify below) Other(Required)This section assesses your Strategic Potential and Deep Tech focus. 9. Value Offering(Required) Describe the specific commercial or operational value you offer to a corporate partner. Why should they work with you? Suggestion: Move beyond "We solve problem X." Focus on the ROI for the partner. (e.g., "We reduce energy costs by 20%," "We automate compliance, reducing risk," or "We open a new revenue stream in the circular economy.")10. Technology focus (Deep Tech)(Required)Does your solution utilize specific Deep Tech capabilities? Check all that apply. Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning Blockchain / DLT Robotics / Hardware Internet of Things (IoT) None / Software OnlyNote: There is a strong preference for Deep Tech solutions. 11. Sustainability and Circular Economy(Required) How does your solution contribute to sustainability or the circular economy? Suggestion: Be specific. Corporate partners often have "Net Zero" or ESG targets. How do you help them hit those targets? Be specific about your social or environmental impact.12. Intellectual Property(Required)Do you own the proprietary technology or product? Yes, we own the IP/Technology. No, we are authorized to use third party IP/Technology.This section evaluates your commercial traction and ability to scale.13. Current development stage(Required) MVP (Minimum Viable Product) with pilot clients Market Ready / Commercialization Scaling (Growing revenue and team) 14. Business model and revenue(Required) How do you make money? Do you currently generate revenue? Suggestion: Clearly state your model (B2B SaaS, Transactional, Licensing, Hardware + Service). 15. Client base/traction(Required) List key clients, number of active users, or significant partnerships. Suggestion: Demonstrate that you have a validated client base. If you are B2B, mention specific pilot partners or customers.This section helps us assess your stability and fit for Swiss investors. 16. Total funding raised to date (€) Include all private capital (Equity/Convertible Notes) and major grants.17. Last investment round(Required) Please specify the stage and date of your last round. Bootstrapped (No external funding, eg. Self-funded) Bank loans and other financing sources Seed Series A (or later) Date of closing DD slash MM slash YYYY 18. Key investors Who is backing you? List your top 3 institutional investors, VCs, or Business Angels. Suggestion: If you have received funding from the Sardinia Region or Italian government grants (Smart&Start, etc.), please list them here as well.19. Financial runway(Required) Based on your current burn rate, how many months of operation do you have guaranteed? Less than 6 months 6 - 12 months 12 - 18 months 18+ months / ProfitableNote: Corporate partners need to know you are financially stable enough to deliver a 3-6 month pilot.20. Current fundraising status(Required) Are you currently raising (or planning to raise) a new round? No, not currently raising. Yes, we are raising now. Yes, planning to open a round in the next 6 months. 21. Investment ask (if raising) If you are raising, what is your target amount and valuation cap? Suggestion: This information helps us match you with relevant Swiss investors during the "Deep Dive" in Zürich.Critical for selection: Can you execute a pilot with a Swiss corporation? 22. Pilot Project Proposal (PoC)(Required) If selected, what kind of Pilot or Proof of Concept (PoC) would you like to run with a Swiss corporate partner? Suggestion: Be specific. Describe a potential use case. Corporate partners are looking for solutions that solve their specific innovation needs. 23. Operational capacity How many people work in the team?Note: Operational capacity to execute pilot projects is mandatory 24. Why Switzerland?(Required) Why is the Swiss market a strategic target for your company right now? Suggestion: Align your answer with goals like internationalization, access to finance/investors, or specific Swiss industry hubs. 25. Business/Sales Deck (Mandatory)(Required) Upload your latest deck (PDF format). Suggestion: Please ensure this is a Business Deck, not just a vision deck. It should highlight your product maturity, traction, and readiness for partnerships, pilot projects, and commercial deals. Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 32 MB.Informations(Required) I confirm that the information provided is true and accurate.Participation(Required) I understand that if selected, my company is expected to participate in the “Swiss Days” in Zürich (Sept 14-18, 2026).Privacy Policy(Required) I declare that I have read and understood the Privacy Policy relating to the project “Connecting Sardinian Innovation with the Swiss Ecosystem”. I consent to the processing of my data by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Switzerland (CCIS), Kickstart Innovation and Italian Trade Agency - ICE for selection purposes.Signature:
