The finalists for the Swiss Economic Award 2026 have been announced. Nine innovative Swiss companies have made it through to the final round from a large number of applications. The decision as to which young company will receive the prestigious award will be made on June 5 at the Swiss Economic Forum in Interlaken.

Three categories, nine finalists

The competition is divided into three categories representing different industries and business models. Bug Bounty Switzerland, Emergency Vet Care and Enshift compete against each other in the service category. These three companies came out on top with their innovative service concepts.

In the Deeptech/Life Science category, Lem Surgical, Lightium and Limula are competing for the award. These finalists stand for technological innovation and scientific excellence in promising fields.

Nu Glass, Swiss Cluster and Tiny Fish qualified for the final in the Production/Commercial category. They represent the manufacturing industry and show how traditional sectors are breaking new ground with innovative approaches.

Most important award for young companies

The Swiss Economic Award is the most important award for young companies in Switzerland. The award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurial achievements and promotes the visibility of innovative business models. The final at the Swiss Economic Forum offers the nominated companies a platform to present their success stories to a wide audience.

Further information and images of the finalists are available on the official website: https://swisseconomic.ch