Judging process 2026

The jury process takes place in a multi-stage procedure.

Nomination & Registration | 5 January – 8 February 2026

The nomination partners will nominate around 60 innovative solutions from across Switzerland in the categories of SccaleUp and SME/corporates in transformation.

Application | 9 March – 12 April 2026

The nominated companies complete the necessary application documents online.

Preliminary Jury | 24 June 2026

An interdisciplinary panel of experts selects three finalists from each category.

Main Jury | 3 September 2026

The finalists from each category present themselves with a pitch to the main jury. The jury determines the winner of each category.

Award ceremony SME/Corporate | 3 September 2026

The three finalists of the SME/Corporate-category present their solutions at the Maillot Vert summer event. Afterwards, the winner chosen by the jury is announced and officially awarded.

Award ceremony ScaleUps | 12 February 2027

The three finalists of the ScaleUp-category present their solutions at Impact Gstaad’s most important Impact Circle event. Afterwards, the winner chosen by the jury is announced and officially awarded.

Investors Round Table 

Upon request, an Investors Roundtable curated by Impact Gstaad will take place after the award ceremony in favour of the winner.