Swiss {ai} Weeks
1 Sep - 5 Oct 2025
Switzerland

Swiss {ai}
Weeks

AI Made in Switzerland—Shaped by You

Swiss {ai} Weeks is a nationwide initiative uniting academia, industry, public sector, and citizens from Switzerland's vibrant AI ecosystem. Join us for a month of learning, collaborating, and innovating as we collectively explore how Swiss-made AI can address real-world challenges and create positive impact.

The Timeline

1.09.-5.10.25

SWISS {ai} WEEKS

  • Education formats for citizens
  • Hackathons across Switzerland
  • AI TALKS with thought leaders in AI
  • Partner events
  • Office hours for Hack teams

26./27.09.25

HACKATHONS

  • 36H Hackathons in Geneva, Lausanne and Zurich (more to come)
  • Open for everybody: student teams, industry teams, gov teams, citizens
  • On-site support by partners
  • Jury members consisting of founding members, AI experts and business experts

Q1/2026

KICKSTART INCUBATION

  • Winner teams can participate in Kickstart incubation
  • Benefit from a program that has supported 490 startups in scaling
  • Planning Sprints
  • Collaboration Sprint
  • Participating at Investor Pitches

Our Program

Educational Programs for Everyone

Workshops, tutorials, and expert talks designed to help individuals, businesses, and organizations understand and apply AI in real-world scenarios.

Hackathons Across Switzerland

Collaborate, compete, and innovate! Join hackathons to tackle real-world challenges, develop AI-driven solutions, and connect with industry leaders.

Online Network Hub for Collaboration

A dedicated platform for participants, companies, and AI enthusiasts to connect, exchange ideas, and collaborate on projects.

Kickstart Incubation Program

Winning teams gain access to a proven scaling program, mentorship, and investor opportunities—turning ideas into real-world impact.

Challenge Tracks

Banking
Climate
Education
GovTech
Health
LegalTech

Verticals

Freestyle
Startups
Ethics

Our Partners

ETH
Epfl
Swisscom
Panter AG
IHZ
Kickstart
Wildcard