At this stage, six months later, project teams have to be ready for the market. They are expected to have written convincing business plans, built their teams and secured their Intellectual property.
Candidates are also required to convince the jury in order to win the final prize of CHF 100,000 as pre-seed capital, which will be handed over at the venture Kick Ceremony. In addition, the winners receive coaching and access to professional investors. Eligible for this prize are spin-off projects at Swiss universities.