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Our Memberships

Would you like to support us in our goals and benefit yourself? We offer memberships tailored to startups, scaleups, investors, enthusiasts, and hubs. As a member, you’ll gain access to valuable resources, networking opportunites, educational materials, and much more. Explore our membership categories and join today:

Startup Membership
Scaleup Membership
Investor Membership
Enthusiast Membership
Hub Membership
Ambassador Membership

Startup Membership

As a Startup Member, you’ll access key resources, gain visibility, and connect with our community. The Swiss Startup Association offers the tools, knowledge, networking opportunities, and political advocacy to accelerate your growth and help you build and develop your startup under the best conditions.

Access to special offers on tools, services, and exclusive deals
Access to our curated investor list
30-minute free legal consultation with our legal partners
Invitations to networking and educational events
Discounts for SSA and ecosystem events
Access to educational resources (including the video library, guidelines, legal templates, and more)
Company profile listed and linked on the SSA website

All benefits of the Basic Membership (Company Profile on the SSA website, Special Offers, Legal Consultation, Investor List, Educational Resources, and Legal Templates)
Larger discounts for SSA and ecosystem events
Priority invitations to networking and educational events
Invitations to special events, including exclusive C-level dinners
Exclusive free entry to Founders Day
Interview with exposure on SSA’s channels (website, social media, and newsletter)
Opportunity to feature your company’s special offer for our community (if applicable) via SSA’s channels
Access to an exclusive Slack community

Time for an upgrade?
Are you a Basic member but wish to receive all of the benefits that a Premium membership has to offer? Upgrade Your membership here

Scaleup Membership

With a Scaleup Membership, you’ll gain exclusive access to specialized events, network with industry leaders, and position your scaleup for even greater success. SSA is dedicated to helping you grow, expand your influence, and reach new goals.

Access to exclusive scaleup and C-level events
Access to curated scaleup WhatsApp group
Opportunity for speaking roles at SSA and partner events (based on availability and topic fit)
Interview with exposure on SSA’s channels (website, social media, and newsletter)
Opportunity to feature your company special offer for our community (if applicable) via SSA’s channels
Access to special offers on tools, services, and exclusive deals
30-minute free legal consultation with our legal partners
Early access to SSA policy initiatives and political discussions
Company profile listed and linked on the SSA website

Investor Membership

Our Investor Membership gives you targeted access to the Swiss startup ecosystem. We spotlight our members across our blog and events and regularly invite them to speak and share expertise.

Choose the plan that fits you: Individual Investor or Company Investor.

Ideal for angels and seed investors

Invitation to one investor-only networking event per year
Opportunity to moderate an online Investor Hour
Interview with exposure on SSA’s channels (website, social media, and newsletter)
Discounted tickets to SSA Founders Dinners
Exclusive free entry to Founders Day
Early access to SSA policy initiatives and political discussions

Join as an Individual Investor Member

Ideal for VC firms, corporate investors, and investment companies

All Benefits listed for Individual Investor Membership (policy advocacy, investor-only event, Investor Hour, blog interview, discounted dinners, free Founders Day)
– A free ticket to one of our flagship events (e.g big editions of Founders Dinners)

Join as a Company Investor Member

Startup Enthusiast Membership

You are passionate about startups and the ecosystem, but you are currently neither a startup founder nor an investor (at least not yet). Join us to become part of our community, support the Swiss startup ecosystem, and enjoy access to exclusive benefits.

Access to special offers on tools, services, and exclusive deals
Access to educational resources (including the video library, guidelines, legal templates, and more)
Invitations to networking and educational events

* If you are neither a startup founder nor an investor

Startup Hub Membership

The Hub Membership connects innovation hubs—such as technoparks, accelerators, co-working spaces, and university programs—into a powerful national network driving Swiss entrepreneurship. As a member, your hub gains:

20% discount on Basic and Premium Startup Memberships when purchased for your hub’s startups
Premium member event discounts for hub staff attending SSA flagship events
Dedicated hub sub-page on the SSA website
Interview with exposure on SSA’s channels (website, social media, and newsletter)
Promotion of your hub and startup programs through SSA’s channels
Early access to SSA policy initiatives and political discussions
Access to educational resources (including the video library, guidelines, legal templates, and more)

For Hubs with less than 10 startups

For Hubs with more than 10 startups

Ambassador Membership

The Ambassador Membership is designed for individuals who want to actively contribute to the growth of Switzerland’s startup ecosystem. Whether you’re an experienced entrepreneur, ecosystem builder, or passionate supporter of innovation, this membership gives you a formal platform to engage. As an Ambassador of the Swiss Startup Association, you connect with key players across the country, share knowledge, and play a central role in shaping the narrative of Swiss innovation both regionally and nationally.

Exclusive ecosystem networking opportunities
Official “SSA Ambassador” digital badge
Opportunity for speaking roles at SSA and partner events (based on availability and topic fit)
Early access to SSA policy initiatives and political discussions
Interview with exposure on SSA’s channels (website, social media, and newsletter)

How to Join Us

We value your contribution as a member to help us continue working on improving the Swiss startup ecosystem. To become a member:
1) Choose your membership level
2) Fill in the information
3) Choose your payment method and complete your registration
You will receive an email confirming your registration and providing a link with all your membership perks in one spot.

Please note:
– To join the Swiss Startup Association as a startup, your domicile should be Switzerland.
– If you register by Sep 30, you pay the full fee for the current year. If you register between Oct 1 and Dec 31, you pay half of the current year’s fee plus the full fee for the next year. Statutes and Membership Regulations documents can be found here.

Become our Partner

Interested in partnering with the Swiss Startup Association?

If our memberships aren’t the right fit, but you’d still like to collaborate with us, consider a partnership! We love teaming up with those who share our mission. It’s a great way to support Swiss startups, stay connected, and grow visibility within the community. Get in touch to explore the possibilities!