W.A. de Vigier Stiftung

Startseite
Schweiz
Solothurn
W.A. de Vigier Stiftung

Anrufen Wegbeschreibung Website Kontaktieren Sie die Organisation

W.A. DE VIGIER FOUNDATION
We support startups since 1987. Beyond groundbreaking ideas, we're looking Der Solothurner William A.

de Vigier will Jungunternehmern in der Schweiz zu dem verhelfen, was ihm bei der Gründung seiner Firma 1935 gefehlt hat und was guten Ideen meist fehlt: das nötige Startkapital. Seit der Gründung im Jahre 1987 heisst das Ziel der W.A. de Vigier Stiftung: aktive Wirtschaftsförderung durch direkte finanzielle Unterstützung (à fonds perdu) junger Leute mit innovativen Geschäftsideen, die ein leistungs- und wachstumsorientiertes Unternehmen in der Schweiz aufbauen wollen. Seit ihrem 28jährigen Bestehen hat die Stiftung insgesamt über 10 Millionen Franken Startkapital verteilt. Daraus resultierten bis heute mehr als 75 erfolgreiche Start-ups, ein erfolgreicher Börsengang, mehrere nicht weniger erfolgreiche Firmenverkäufe und vor allem viele neue Arbeitsplätze.

13/10/2026

✨✨✨THIS IS YOUR SIGN ✨✨✨
You’ve been building, testing, iterating and moving your idea forward.

What’s next? How about putting your startup on the map and applying for a W.A. de Vigier Award 2027?

Up to five young leaders will each receive CHF 120 000 in non-dilutive funding, plus the visibility and credibility that come with the W.A. de Vigier name.

Applications are open across all verticals at devigier.ch
Deadline: 4 January 2027.

07/10/2026

🤩 CHF 120,000. No strings attached.
What could that unlock for your startup? 🔑

Up to five young leaders will each receive a W.A. de Vigier Award of CHF 120,000 — alongside the visibility and credibility that come with this award.

All sectors are welcome.
Applications are open until January 4, 2027.
👉Link in bio.

01/10/2026

🔑✨What could CHF 120 000 unlock for your startup?

A key hire? A new prototype? More runway?

Applications for the 2027 W.A. de Vigier Award are now open!

Up to five young leaders will each receive:
⭐️CHF 120 000 in funding, without giving up equity
⭐️Visibility & credibility
⭐️Access to the W.A. de Vigier Foundation’s network

Building a business with impact and growth potential in Switzerland? We welcome founders across all sectors!

📅 Apply by January 4, 2027
🔗 Link in bio.

10/06/2026

🏆 The winners of the 2026 W.A. de Vigier Award have been chosen.

Congratulations to this year’s laureates:

🦴 Gwenael Hannema — OrthoSens SA
💻 Seoho Jung — Chiral Nano AG
🧊 Giancarlo Mattiello — Cria Technologies SA
🍽️ Dr. Robert Schreiber — ALPINA+SANA AG
🦷 Dr. Arthur Sebesteny —

Selected from an outstanding group of finalists, these entrepreneurs convinced the jury with their vision, innovation and determination to turn bold ideas into impactful companies.

The remaining finalists receive a recognition prize of CHF 20,000 each, supported by the FERS Foundation.

Thank you to all finalists, jury members, partners and guests for making this such an inspiring evening.

10/06/2026

Front-row seats. No ticket required.

Later today, five of Switzerland’s most promising startups will be awarded a prestigious W.A. de Vigier Award.
Which of the Top 10 finalists will win?

🎥 Watch the award ceremony live at devigier.ch
🕠 Livestream starts at 17:30 CEST

Livestream

With and 9 other finalists

27/05/2026

✨SAVE THE DATE✨
On June 10, the Top 10 finalists of the W.A. de Vigier Award 2026 will take the stage as we celebrate the next generation of Swiss entrepreneurship.

Join us live for the Award Ceremony and follow the moment this year’s laureates are revealed.
📅 June 10, 2026
🕠 17:30 CEST
💻 Livestream: www.devigier.ch

Who will take home a coveted W.A. de Vigier Award?

24/04/2026

Looking back at Connection Day 2026 in Neuchâtel ✨✨✨

The top 17 founders came together for a full day of meaningful exchanges—diving into topics like storytelling and product–market fit, but also opening up about the real challenges they’re facing.

What stood out most? For one day, the “competition” mindset was set aside. In its place: founders sharing experiences, giving candid feedback, and offering support.

And for some, a rare and refreshing break —time to talk, listen, and not touch their laptops.

Thanks everyone for a great day! ☀️

05/04/2026

Spring is the season of new beginnings.
We’re proud to support founders turning early ideas into something impactful. 🌱
Happy Easter! 🐣

12/03/2026

🎬 Some stories deserve to be told. ⭐

At this year’s Selection Day, we premiered a short documentary about Claudia Marcoli and her company NANOVIS GMBH — a W.A. de Vigier Award winner from 2008. Today, we’re sharing it with the rest of the world.

Claudia set out to clean up the printing industry — literally. Nanovis develops innovative cleaning systems that remove ink and contaminants from printing equipment without harmful solvents, using recyclable cleaning agents and nano-scale processes. Cleaner technology, lower costs, better for people and planet. 🌎

Nearly two decades later, her company is going strong, delivering their machines to destinations all over the world. Watching alumni like Claudia build lasting ventures is exactly what inspires us to keep supporting innovative founders from day one.

🎥 Watch the film right here!

PrintingIndustry

Documentary by

Adresse

Untere Steingrubenstrasse 25
Solothurn
4500

Telefon

+41326234525

Website

http://www.devigier.ch/

Benachrichtigungen

Erfahren Sie als Erste/r von Neuigkeiten und Aktionen: Wir schicken Ihnen eine E-Mail, wenn W.A. de Vigier Stiftung etwas veröffentlicht. Ihre E-Mail-Adresse wird für keinen anderen Zweck verwendet, und Sie können sich jederzeit abmelden.