Zurich, Switzerland – January 29, 2026 – Microsoft for Startups Switzerland today announced the third cohort of the Microsoft for Startups Switzerland AI Tech Accelerator, welcoming 11 startups building AI-powered solutions across a wide range of industries. The accelerator runs from February 2 to mid April 2026.
Over the course of the program, participating startups receive hands-on technical and business enablement, including expert-led sessions, tailored 1:1 support, and guidance on building with Microsoft Azure and Azure AI capabilities, including access to generative AI models on Azure and Azure cloud credits (subject to eligibility).
“Switzerland brings together strong talent and a growing ecosystem of teams applying AI in practical ways. This cohort reflects the diversity of use cases we are seeing, and through the Accelerator we aim to support Startups as they develop, test and scale their solutions using Azure AI with support and guidance from Microsoft experts,” said Andrew Reid, Commercial Partner Lead, Microsoft Switzerland.
The startups from Cohort three of the AI Tech Accelerator:
- Besso AG: Unlock Hidden Savings in Supply Chains
- Eliya GmbH: Operating system for enterprise AI agents
- goNEON: Instant infrastructure planning with AI agents
- innovAIro AG: AI decision layer for managing software spend
- irmos technologies AG: Maximise the safe life of built infrastructure
- LOXO AG: Europe’s first L4 autonomous driving software for urban use
- Manukai AG: Write Better CNC Programs Faster
- MOOST AG: AI‑powered home energy intelligence for real‑time optimization
- Prismus AG: Agentic AI Sales Companion for Scientific Sales
- RegCheck: AI auditor for regulated firms: faster, cheaper compliance
- VISEMO SA: The Real-Time Data Intelligence Layer for Logistics
This third cohort is part of Microsoft’s broader commitment in Switzerland. In June 2025, Microsoft announced a USD 400 million investment to strengthen cloud and AI capabilities across the country, including expanding datacenter infrastructure and continued support for the startup ecosystem.
Building on the success of the Swiss AI Tech Accelerator and leveraging similar initiatives in France and the UK, Microsoft is also scaling this approach through NextAI Hub programs, connecting market-ready AI startups with Microsoft expertise in a broader European ecosystem.