A Foundation for Entrepreneurs

Bluelion is a non-profit incubator & accelerator based in Zurich. We help startups start both fast-growing and sustainable businesses.

Turbo boost for visionaries

When you are building a venture from scratch, personal relationships are key. 
In fact that’s exactly what we offer with our activities.

innovation calls

Verticals

Through our open platforms and initiatives, we promote socially relevant challenges and provide startups with simplified access to leading organizations and potential clients in specific industries.

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Acceleration Program

Don’t start your venture alone. Join our supportive and experienced community of successful founders and get an additional boost from leading experts and mentors.

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Turbo boost for visionaries

When you are building a venture from scratch, personal relationships are key. 
And that’s exactly what we offer with our activities.

Innovation Calls

Through our open platforms and initiatives, we promote socially relevant challenges and provide you with simplified access to leading organisations and potential clients.

Acceleration Programs

Don’t start your venture alone. Join our supportive and experienced community of successful founders and get the additional boost from leading experts and mentors.

Bluelion Workspace

Are you looking for a co-working environment or a private office for your startup? 
Do you need a sprint room or event space for your next occasion?
We would be happy to welcome you for a coffee and introduce you to our community.

Accelerate the transformation
of your business with us

We support partners with our proven services and a vibrant ecosystem along 
the innovation journey, aligned with your company’s strategy & culture

A selection of our partners

Bluelion Partner Logo Zürcher Kantonalbank
Bluelion Partner Logo Swisscom
Bluelion Partner Logo Stadt Zürich
Bluelion Partner Logo ETH Zürich
Bluelion Partner Logo Wenger Vieli
Bluelion Partner Logo University of Zurich

Your success is our highest reward

In addition, we support new ideas and initiatives and encourage out-of-the-box thinking. Seeing
our entrepreneurs succeed is our highest reward.

Startup alumni since 2012
158
startups at bluelion in 2022
30
MILLIONS RAISED BY BLUELION STARTUPS IN 2022
45

With the Bluelion team’s help and access to their extensive network, you get to meet fellow founders, industry experts, and experienced mentors.

Marco HochstrasserCo-Founder

Testers, clients, sounding boards, or just people who motivate you to reach further- all this we found at Bluelion! Very helpful team, and great community

Michael NoorlanderCo-Founder

With the Kickbox we apply a systematic method that allows intrapreneurs to independently promote developments of new products and services

Chris RenferHead of Trend and Innovation