Die Höhle der Thurgauer Löwen 2026

Are you looking to boost your startup capital and generate some serious buzz? Then listen up: We’re inviting visionary founders and bold entrepreneurs to “Die Höhle der Thurgauer Löwen - the big pitch event at the WEGA.

On Friday afternoon, September 25, you’ll have the chance to present your business idea to the local startup and entrepreneurial community and to trade show visitors. Convince the audience of your company’s potential and answer the jury’s questions to win the live vote that follows.

Program

"Die Höhle der Thurgauer Löwen" is located right in the heart of the WEGA action at the Online-Kanal booth.

Seating is available for registered guests in a cordoned-off area. Fair visitors can watch the action from the sidelines. For fairness reasons, only registered guests are allowed to vote.

All participants will be allotted a 12-minute time slot. The pitch may last no longer than 5 minutes; the remaining time will be used to answer questions from the jury and the audience.

Jury

Experienced entrepreneurs from the region will review your business idea and ask critical questions.

• Partner Swiss Global Investment Group AG und CFO Home of Innovation
  
• Eidg. Dipl. Malermeisterin, Gründerin und Geschäftsinhaberin der ANGST Malerei & Gestaltung GmbH
  
• Claudio Minder, CEO kybun Joya

Application

Have you already started your business, and is it headquartered in Thurgau? Then you should apply now! We’re looking for scalable startups, strong business cases from the commercial sector, and dedicated sole proprietor.

https://startnetzwerk.ch/kurse-und-events/hdtgl-2026/

Audience & Guests

Would you like to attend in person and cast a vote? Guest registration opens on September 1. Seating is very limited. Registered guests will have access to the restricted area. As a WEGA-visitor, you are welcome to watch from outside the restricted area.