Global Deep Tech Battle @ VivaTech 2026

Switzerland, ranked #1 in innovation (Global Innovation Index) is powering the Global Deep Tech Battle (GDTB) at VivaTech 2026 (June 17–20).

This is your chance to take the stage at Europe's biggest startup and tech Event celebrating its 10th Year Anniversary !
 

Pitch live to an international jury and compete for cash prices, visibility, and exclusive opportunities to scale your startup. 

Pitches will take place live at the swisstech Pavilion, Hall 7.3, Booth 3F38

June 17 
Battle #1: Robotics - 10:30 - 11:30 am 
Battle #2: AI - 14:30 - 15:30 pm 

June 18
Battle #3: Space & Security - 10:30 - 11:30 am 
Battle #4: IoT & Smart Systems - 14:30 - 15:30 pm 

June 19
Battle #5: CleanTech - 10:30 - 11:30 am 
Battle #6: MedTech - 14:30 - 15:30 pm

Be bold. Be global. Be DeepTech. 

Pitch live to an international jury and compete for :

• €3,000 cash prize per battle
• The swisstech Choice Award
• The Best Pitch Award
• Visibility and opportunities to scale up your startup

  
Be bold. Be global. Be DeepTech. 

The finalists will be pitching in front of a jury of investors and industry experts from the following companies:

Bloomhaus Ventures
Deep Tech Nation Switzerland
Earlybird
European Space Agency 
ESA Business Incubation Center CH
EquityPitcher Ventures
Freiraum Ventures
Fund F
Helbling Technik
Over Ventures
Pitchdrive
Redstone
Supernova Invest
Swiss Post Ltd
swisscanto
VERBUND X
Vitamin°C
Zurich Insurance Group