A founder pitches on the M01N Main Stage in front of the jury and a full audience at ENTRA Rapperswil

    17–18 February 2027 · ENTRA Rapperswil, Lake Zurich

    M01N Pitch Competition

    100+

    applications

    6

    finalists on the Main Stage

    5+3

    minutes pitch + Q&A

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    M01N Startup Pitch 2026

    M01N Pitch Competition. Walk through fire.

    Be part of the show and convince the jury within 5 minutes of your idea (+3min Q&A) and let the fireworks start.

    Apply until 29th of January 2027. We select the best 6 startups for the finals.

    The format

    From 100+ applications to the Main Stage.

    1. Step 1: Apply

      Send us your startup until 29 January 2027.

    2. Step 2: Selection

      Out of 100+ applications the jury selects the best 6 startups for the final.

    3. Step 3: Pitch to the jury

      5 minutes to convince the jury of your idea, followed by 3 minutes of Q&A.

    4. Step 4: Final on the Main Stage

      The finalists pitch live on the M01N Main Stage in front of investors and the whole audience.

    A founder pitches his aviation startup on the M01N Main Stage, the jury listens on the left

    The final

    Five minutes. One stage. Real investors.

    Pitch before the jury

    5 minutes to pitch to the jury, then 3 minutes Q&A.

    Main Stage, live audience

    The best 6 startups pitch in the final on the M01N Main Stage, in front of investors and the camp.

    Win the prizes

    The best three startups win prizes.

    Your five minutes start here.

    Apply until 29th of January 2027. We select the best 6 startups for the finals.

    Prizes

    Walk through fire. Walk away with this.

    1st

    CHF 20,000+*

    Leapmotor C10 + Managed Flex Server L + Infinity Business Lifetime

    2nd

    CHF 3,000+*

    Leapmotor T03 + Business Webhosting

    3rd

    CHF 750*

    Hostpoint Business Webhosting

    * Value of the prizes for 2026. New prices announced before M01N 2027.

    The panel

    Pitch in front of investors.

    The M01N pitch jury of investors and founders on stage during the Q&A

    MEET THE 2026 JURY.

    • Jan Lederhausen

      Jan Lederhausen

      UBS

    • Andy Schwarzenbach

      Andy Schwarzenbach

      BlackRiver

    • Maria Burkhalter

      Maria Burkhalter

      Amazon Web Services

    • Dr. Thomas Dübendorfer

      Dr. Thomas Dübendorfer

      SICTIC

    • Christopher Chuffart

      Christopher Chuffart

      Prediction Capital

    Aftermovie 2026.

    Relive the energy, the connections, and the unforgettable moments from M01N Startup Camp 2026. Watch our aftermovie and get ready for the next edition!

    Aftermovie

    Last edition

    This could be you on stage.

    Two co-founders pitch their startup Qorelo on the M01N Main StageTwo founders high-five the host as they walk on stage for their pitchA founder presents his seed round on stage while the jury asks questions

    Your five minutes start here.

    Apply until 29th of January 2027. We select the best 6 startups for the finals.

    Good to know

    What the FAQ.

    Apply online. Out of 100+ applications the jury selects the best 6 startups. In the final, every startup has 5 minutes to pitch its idea, followed by 3 minutes of Q&A with the jury.

    Applications are open until 29 January 2027.

    On the Main Stage of M01N Startup Camp at ENTRA Rapperswil (17–18 February 2027), in front of the jury, investors and the audience.

    No. The jury reviews every application and selects the best 6 startups for the final.