STAGE UP

STAGE UP helped us refine our business model, challenge assumptions, and grow beyond our comfort zone. The mix of tough questions, sharp feedback, and warm support created the perfect environment to grow. Winning this competition gave our mission real momentum – and a moment we’ll always remember.

Stage Up has been a great journey for us as a team. From our initial pitch at the University of Bern to the Award Night at Bierhübeli, our passionate coach, Iris, and our topic experts supported us in refining our pitch to ensure our message was as clear and memorable as possible. We are very happy with what we learnt, the award we received and the connections we made through this initiative – well done!

STAGE UP was an incredible journey for our team at wearefreemovers. The program not only gave us access to top-notch mentorship but also helped us refine our business model and sharpen our investor pitch. Placing 3rd was a great milestone, but the real win was the support and network we gained along the way!

Stage Up has been a great journey for us as a team. From our initial pitch at the University of Bern to the Award Night at Bierhübeli, our passionate coach, Iris, and our topic experts supported us in refining our pitch to ensure our message was as clear and memorable as possible. We are very happy with what we learnt, the award we received and the connections we made through this initiative – well done!

The STAGE UP competition served as the optimal gateway for transitioning from our medical device idea to embarking on our business journey. The coaching sessions gave us invaluable guidance and feedback, aiding in the strategic planning of our business project. The award ceremony and the happiness of winning the 2024 edition will surely be an unforgettable experience for us!

STAGE UP has been a great opportunity of gaining valuable knowledge and support for our entrepreneurial path. We are especially thankful for having a dedicated coach for our team, whose advice helps unlock valuable insights and refine our business plan. The award night was a recognition we will always cherish and appreciate whenever we look back in our journey!

“STAGE UP really amazed us on how well organized everything was, everything worked like the finest Swiss watch! Also what we really liked was that it didn’t really feel like we were competing, but rather that all participants were part of a great entrepreneurial family. We definitely recommend STAGE UP to all entrepreneurs.”

“Thank you very much for letting us be there. We have learned an enormous amount and benefited a lot from this format.”

“The STAGE UP program granted us the opportunity to share our vision and to fine-tune our business strategy. The victory of ENZOXA garnered substantial visibility among stakeholders, and created invaluable connections with key players in the field. Overall, STAGE UP has accelerated our development in developing a novel plant-based medicine targeting H. pylori.”

“STAGE UP challenged us, inspired us and fortunately also awarded us! The serious feedback from seasoned entrepreneurs is a highlight, and the networking is super valuable. Getting all this support for our mission to restore wetlands gives us momentum and extra motivation to push forward on our journey to help solve the climate and biodiversity crisis.”

“The STAGE UP program and competition brought our team in contact with experts, which helped us to improve our financial plan and pitching skills. We also established valuable connections within the Swiss start-up ecosystem. The final pitch competition was a great opportunity to promote our project to the public and receive feedback from the jury.”

«Thanks to STAGE UP, we were able to make our vision known. Renowned personalities from the bernese business community have approached us and assured us of their support. From that point of view, the prize is a door opener.»

«The coaching, the workshops, the pitch opportunities; the whole STAGE UP process gave us a lot of new inputs. It allowed us to refine our allergy test and our strategy. For us it was a fantastic experience, a great opportunity to build a broad network inside and outside the Swiss startup scene and to popularize our technology.»

«With STAGE UP, our talents from the technical disciplines get the tools they need to become entrepreneurs and they can also present their innovations.»

«The Bernese Business Creation Competition «STAGE UP» offers you as a star-up learning and coaching opportunities and a great Award Ceremony with the Bernese start-up scene.»