Process
Your journey to the final
Please note all the dates listed below for taking part in the Swiss Economic Award 2024.
Review
29 – 31 January 2024
The applications received are reviewed and the successful ones qualify for the second round
Full application
9 February 2024
Full application submitted
Expert conference
28 February 2024
Expert conference takes place where the 15–20 best companies are nominated
Expert visits
11 – 13 March 2024
Nominated companies are visited and the finalists announced
SEF.Founder Party
27 March 2024
At the SEF.Founder Party, applicants, SEF.Founders, former finalists and jury members meet for an informal exchange
Selection of the winners
11 – 12 April 2024
Nine finalists pitch in front of the main jury
Presentation of the Award
6 – 7 June 2024
Nine finalists pitch and the awards ceremony is held at the Swiss Economic Forum