Process
Your journey to the final
Please note all the dates listed below for taking part in the Swiss Economic Award 2025.
Review
End of January 2025
The applications received are reviewed and the successful ones qualify for the second round
Full application
14 February 2025
Full application submitted
Expert conference
26 February 2025
Expert conference takes place where the 15–20 best companies are nominated
Expert visits
10 – 12 March 2025
Nominated companies are visited and the finalists announced
SEF.Founder Party
March 2025
At the SEF.Founder Party, applicants, SEF.Founders, former finalists and jury members meet for an informal exchange
Selection of the winners
10 – 11 April 2025
Nine finalists pitch in front of the main jury
Presentation of the Award
5 – 6 June 2025
Nine finalists pitch and the awards ceremony is held at the Swiss Economic Forum