May 11, 2026
EDWATEC Selected as Finalist in the 2026 >>venture>> Startup Competition
EDWATEC has been selected as one of the 18 finalists in the 2026 >>venture>> startup competition, chosen from a record 451 applications across Switzerland.
EDWATEC is proud to announce that it has been selected as a finalist in the 2026 >>venture>> startup competition, Switzerland’s leading startup competition for early-stage ventures.
This year’s edition received a record 451 applications from across Switzerland, with 18 finalists selected across six tracks. Being among these finalists represents an important recognition of EDWATEC’s mission to bring integrated optical amplification and laser technologies to next-generation photonic systems, AI datacenter interconnects, and advanced optical communication platforms.
We sincerely thank all EDWATEC team members, especially Peter and Parsa, for their dedication and contributions to reaching this milestone.
On June 15, EDWATEC will pitch before the >>venture>> Advisory Board ahead of the final Award Ceremony. We look forward to presenting our technology and connecting with entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders from the Swiss innovation ecosystem.
We also congratulate all the other finalists of the 2026 edition.
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