Terms and Conditions

1. Scope

These terms and conditions govern participation in the “Startup Selection Switzerland Ecosystem Ranking.” By submitting data, participants accept these terms and conditions.

 

2. Eligibility

Organizations based in Switzerland that have been operating for at least 12 months and can be assigned to one of the defined categories (startup, hub, investor, etc.) are eligible to participate.

 

3. Data accuracy

Participants undertake to provide truthful and complete information. False information may result in exclusion from the ranking.

 

4. Data use & publication

The submitted data will be evaluated by ZHAW. Aggregated results and profiles will be published as part of the ranking (online & print). Sensitive business data (e.g., exact sales figures) will be treated confidentially and used only for calculating scores, but will not be published directly unless explicitly approved.

 

5. Disclaimer

The initiators do not guarantee the accuracy of the data provided by third parties. Legal recourse is excluded.

As of January 2026