Global Deep Tech Battle @ SLUSH 2026

Switzerland, ranked #1 in innovation (Global Innovation Index) is powering the Global Deep Tech Battle (GDTB) at SLUSH 2026 (Nov. 18-19).

This is your chance to take the stage at the most Founder-Focused Event on Earth!

A global pitch contest for Deep Tech startups in :

• Battle #1 - Robotics Nov 18, 11:00-12:00
• Battle #2 - CleanTech  - Industrial - & Heavy Industry Nov 18, 14:00-15:00
• Battle #3 - HealthTech Nov 19, 11:00-12:00
• Battle #4 - Frontier Nov 19, 14:00-15:00
   

📍Live at the swisstech Pavilion 7A11 - Messukeskus Helskinki 

Pitch live to an international jury and compete for :

• €3,000 cash prize per battle
• swisstech Choice Award – 3 months of Switzerland Innovation West EPFL discovery program
• START Summit Award – 1 Startup ticket to START Summit 2027 incl. 2 hotel nights
• Visibility and opportunities to scale up your startup

  👉 Join the battle!
🚨 Deadline: 26 October 2026

Be bold. Be global. Be DeepTech.