Startup Program
Transformation by Action

Our new startup incubation program fosters entrepreneurship by pushing proactively entrepreneurs to action.

ACTION is the DNA of our program: we guide early stage startuppers, project or idea owners to accelerate their business development in a “Transformation by Action” mode. Therefore, we have set up a pool of entrepreneurial coaches having strong International business experience .

The incubation process is built on value creation: You want to join our process? So, you have to deliver value ! We are not supporting Inventors; we actively support Innovators.

Our services

Coaching & Mentoring

  • Business case diagnosis: evaluation of the feasibility and viability of your project by our experts
  • Business model stress test
  • Assistance in the elaboration of a realistic product development plan
  • Profitability analysis: support to your management team to set up a sustainable business plan
  • Platinn coaching (60+ specialized coaches in business development, cooperation, organization, and finance)
  • Mentoring by seasoned members of our "Entrepreneurs Club "
  • Support to your ramp-up and expansion phases
  • Participation to our Workshops leaded by field experts

Communication & promotion

  • Activation of our communication channels to give you cantonal, national and international visibility
  • Production and distribution of a video about your company
  • Relay of your communications on our social networks
  • Participation to our events and public relations
  • Access to the 4 sector promotion platforms in Western Switzerland (Micronarc, BioAlps, Alp ICT, CleantechAlps)

Networking

  • Preferential access to the services of our sponsors
  • Free access to our Matchmaking platform
  • Connecting with the economic and academic fabric
  • Orchestration of interactions with public authorities and support organizations
  • Access to the 4 sector promotion platforms in Western Switzerland (Micronarc, BioAlps, Alp ICT,CleantechAlps)

Financing

  • Assistance in the preparation of funding applications to NECO, Finergence, and Innosuisse
  • Connecting with private investors (business angels, VC, family offices)
  • Support for access to Seed funding tools

Hosting

  • Equipped premises (coworking, private offices, industrial workshops, clean rooms) on 3 sites in Neuchâtel and La Chaux-de-Fonds
  • Included: reception desk, IT network, meeting rooms and shared spaces
  • Flexible and scalable lease agreements
  • Possible temporary rent subsidy
  • Business domiciliation services
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Nos sponsors


"Microcity was the trigger to transform Aktiia from a project to a business."
Mattia Bertschi
Co-fondateur et COO of Aktiia
"Microcity gave me the kick to start my company."
Patrick Pictet
Co-founder et CEO of Avincis
"Microcity is always helping me finding solutions."
Nathalie Lesselin
Founder and CEO of Kokorolingua

Elles nous font confiance

Startups accompagnées

1Drop

Development and commercialization of a portable medical diagnostic device.

Biowetrics SA

Your unique wrist biometrics secures a unique cards & passwords wallet.

Bright Sensors

Coat-X

EN : Encapsulation ultra-mince pour protéger de l'électronique

Enovating SA

Answer your strategic questions combining data aggregate, statistics and probabability.

Hub Factory

Infrascreen

Kokoro Lingua

A method of learning English for children, by children.

NetSensing Technology

Pi Imaging

Pi Imaging Technology is a spin-off from EPFL (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology) creating highly efficient photon counting arrays. CMOS technology enables our designs to have an unlimited number of pixels and adaptable architectures.

Quambio

The app that rewards CO2 emissions reductions

Travizory Border Security

Visitor management platform for airlines and customs.

mimiX Biotherapeutics Sàrl

ORCHESTRATE LIFE WITH SOUND Next Generation Biofabrication
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