Afterwork with startup pitches, apéro & networking

Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating climate innovation, entrepreneurship, and the next generation of sustainable businesses.

Startup Academy invites you to the ClimateLaunchpad Swiss National Final 2026 on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Literaturhaus Basel.

Discover Switzerland’s most promising green business startups as they pitch their innovative solutions to an expert jury. The teams will compete for the chance to represent Switzerland at the ClimateLaunchpad European Regional Final.

Following the competition, join us for an apéro and networking session with founders, entrepreneurs, investors, and members of the Swiss startup ecosystem. Connect with like-minded people, exchange ideas, and celebrate the achievements of the participating teams.

Program

17:00 – Welcome & Introduction
17:10 – Keynote
17:20 – ClimateLaunchpad Startup Pitches (Part 1)
18:10 – Short Break
18:20 – ClimateLaunchpad Startup Pitches (Part 2)
19:10 – Jury Deliberation & Networking Moment
19:25 – Winner Announcement & Closing Remarks
19:40 – Apéro & Networking

About ClimateLaunchpad

ClimateLaunchpad is the world’s largest green business ideas competition, supporting entrepreneurs in transforming innovative climate solutions into impactful businesses. Since 2015, Startup Academy has been organizing the Swiss edition of ClimateLaunchpad, scouting and supporting early-stage climate startups on their journey from idea to impact.

Don’t miss this opportunity to discover new climate and green business solutions, meet inspiring entrepreneurs, and be part of Switzerland’s climate innovation ecosystem.

Reserve your spot by Tuesday, August 11, 2026.