Stiftung HSG START Accelerator

The HSG START Accelerator is a new European launchpad for tech-driven startups based in St. Gallen Switzerland. Founded as a joint initiative of the University of St. Gallen (HSG) the START Foundation and Switzerland Innovation Park East we operate at the intersection of academia entrepreneurship and cutting-edge technology.

We support ambitious early-stage tech startups on their journey from breakthrough ideas to scalable companies. Our program connects founders with experienced mentors industry experts corporate partners and investors across Europe. By combining structured support deep ecosystem access and hands-on collaboration we help startups make real progress from sharpening their market strategy to preparing for successful fundraising and international growth.