Digital Accelerator Basel 2027

About

A selective three-month part-time accelerator for early-stage Basel-region tech startups developing supply chain and logistics solutions, offering tailored go-to-market support, CHF 10,000 in partner services, and a chance to win CHF 20,000.

Benefits

• 🚀Tailored go-to-market support
  Selected startups receive three months of personalized, part-time go-to-market support designed around each startup's priorities.
• 🧑‍💼 Expert and partner access
  Selected startups gain access to industry experts in technology, logistics and supply chain, plus potential clients and partners.
• 💼CHF 10,000 in partner services
  Selected startups receive services worth CHF 10,000 from official program partners, which may include legal, regulatory, technical, strategic and workspace support.
• 🏆Chance to win CHF 20,000
  Participants can compete for a CHF 20,000 cash prize at the final pitch on 21 April 2027; the prize is conditional on being selected as a winner.
• 🌐Alumni community
  After completing the program, participating startups become members of the DAB Alumni community, with news, selected event invitations and networking opportunities.

Eligibility Criteria

• Early-stage technology startup
• Developing solutions for supply chain and logistics for the 2027 cohort
• Startup is based in the Basel region or intends to relocate there, or its founders have a connection to the Basel region
• Startup is less than two years old or not yet founded
• Working prototype
• First customer contacts are preferred rather than mandatory

Participation Commitments

• Submit a short proposal outlining product, team and market potential
• Apply by 1 November 2026
• Participate part-time at approximately 8 hours per week
• Attend a hybrid program with on-site visits in the Basel region requiring in-person presence and video conferences via Microsoft Teams
• Program language is English
• Applications open 14 September 2026; startups selected 9 December 2026
• Program runs 11 January 2027 to 21 April 2027
• Introduction week is 11-15 January 2027
• Final pitch is 21 April 2027

Target Sector

Transportation & Logistics

Target Location

Basel region, Switzerland; applicant startup must be based in the Basel region or intend to relocate there, or its founders must have a connection to the Basel region.