SCALE YOUR IMPACT
BOOST MY STARTUP CHALLENGE 2025
Boost My Startup Challenge is a competition open to Swiss startups active in the areas of construction, environment, energy, water, logistics, mobility or real estate. It is organized by the UBS Growth Advisory, a competence center for fast-growing companies, as well as WSP, a leading engineering consultancy with numerous projects and customers in Switzerland and internationally.
You are
- A startup based in Switzerland
- Provide an innovative product or service in the one of the following sectors: construction, environment, energy, water, logistics, mobility or real-estate
- Run a data-driven business model
- Past proof-of-concept and have achieved proof-ofmarket (through first revenues)
- A startup with high-growth potential
We offer
- Access to WSP’s teams for an objective-driven project or product co-development
- Access to WSP’s unique customer network, with more than 2000 projects in parallel, offering a first class springboard for startups
- Support from UBS Growth Advisory, which has supported over 40 Swiss growth companies, by finding the right investors or granting them credit financing
- Access to funding, either from the UBS Growth Advisory services or from WSP, upon proper matching and long-term collaboration perspectives
- Media visibility
About us
Switzerland’s future is built on bold ideas. That’s why UBS and WSP launched the Boost My Startup Challenge in 2021—to fuel innovation and drive real solutions for the challenges shaping engineering, construction, real estate, energy, logistics, and mobility.
We believe breakthroughs happen together. No single player can tackle today’s complex challenges alone. That’s why this challenge is designed to connect ambitious startups with the expertise, networks, and resources they need to scale. WSP brings deep industry knowledge and technical expertise, UBS provides financial acumen and investor access—and you bring the next big idea.
This is more than a competition—it’s a launchpad. Join an ecosystem where collaboration turns innovation into impact. Let’s shape the future, together.
WSP Switzerland
WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering and consulting firms, bringing together technical, strategic, and science-based expertise to shape communities and drive progress. What started locally has grown into a global network spanning over 50 countries, with around 73,000 professionals—our Visioneers.
In Switzerland, our 600 experts develop groundbreaking solutions and deliver innovative projects across sustainable cities and regions, transportation infrastructure, energy and climate change, real estate and buildings, industry, as well as water, environment, and waste management.
UBS Growth Advisory
With 8+ years of experience in the startup space, UBS Growth Advisory has supported over 100 Swiss growth companies, by finding the right investors for them or granting them growth credit financing. They have raised more than CHF 145 million of equity capital from investors and granted more than 245 million in growth credit financing.
The startup challenge is one of our open innovation cornerstones. We offer a business development ecosystem to startups. We will support their growth, give access to our network and encourage the development of sustainable products adapted to the needs of our customers.
Networking is a critical skill for young entrepreneurs and vital for the success of their startup. It is a powerful tool in connecting with prospective customers and possible investors. Professional and active networking is so an important part of their business strategy.
Network partners
Previous winners
News
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Startup Neustark named winner of the 4th Boost my Startup Challenge
On the 10th of October 2024, six startups pitched their solutions in front of a jury of experts, entrepreneurs and investors.
We are pleased to announce that our winner for the 4th edition is neustark! Congratulations to Anna Haas and her team for their solution allowing to recycle concrete and capture CO₂ embedded in the material.
Boost My Startup Challenge – decarbonization takes centre stage in the 3rd edition!
The Boost My Startup Challenge, a collaboration between BG Ingénieurs Conseils – a WSP company – and UBS, once again attracted the interest of innovative start-ups! Five of them were selected to present their products to a jury of entrepreneurs and to investors on October 12 at UBS. This year’s winner was Emissium, a Valais-based start-up active in the field of decarbonation.
SICTIC Joins Boost My Startup Challenge: Fueling Swiss Startup Success and Investment Growth – Interview with Marcel Egger
In a significant step towards strengthening the Swiss startup ecosystem, we are proud to announce the participation of SICTIC as a Network Partner in the 3rd edition of the Boost My Startup Challenge. We had the opportunity to sit down with Marcel Egger, SICTIC board member, to discuss the importance of this collaboration and its impact on the Swiss startup community.
How can innovation contribute to societal challenges : Interview with Eric Plan from Cleantech Alps
Crédits photo : ©Clément Grandjean Terre&Nature Can you tell us a little about your company and how it is working to address some of the key societal challenges? Whatever the cause, current challenges for Swiss companies (so as start-ups) have...
The third edition of the Boost My Startup Challenge is launched
Already three years that UBS and BG Consulting Engineers (now WSP-BG) launched the Boost My Startup Challenge, a competition that brings together nearly thirty Swiss startups active in the fields of construction, environment, energy, water,...
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