PKB AddVenture Academy
We accelerate high-potential startups with a unique development process
The 2026 program is underway! Registrations are temporarily closed.
A program designed for ambitious startups, developed in partnership with the operational expertise of Match Strategies and the strategic vision of PKB Private Bank.
Who is the program intended for
Startup
In the development and consolidation stage
Investors
Interested in selected projects
Ecosystem Players
Incubators, mentors, corporates, and institutions
The story behind our Academy
The PKB AddVenture Academy was created by PKB Private Bank and Match Strategies to guide startups from different sectors through a hands-on, tailored process, supported by expertise, networks, and capital.
We provide a real ecosystem, where PKB Private Bank is not only the promoter of the initiative but also an active participant in the program. Startups gain access to an exclusive network, exclusive resources, and strategic support that goes beyond traditional acceleration.
What the program offers
- 100 Hours of Personalized Venture Building
- Thematic workshops and mentorships
- Access to investors, corporates and advisors
- Direct connection with the PKB and Match ecosystem
- Professional work materials and tools
- Follow-up and post-program support
Join the PKB AddVenture Academy
Exclusive Connections
Opportunity to build relationships with PKB Private Bank professionals. This connection strengthens the startup’s credibility and facilitates access to new growth opportunities.
Tailored Program
Each startup can prioritize its focus areas and address the most significant challenges. The program is tailored to the team’s needs, ensuring targeted support and concrete solutions.
Complementary Initiative
You can participate at a time that best suits your career path, as a complement to your business development. Additional support that amplifies what you’re already building.
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Our Alumni
Ghenpower SA
Ghenpower SA develops and builds innovative hydrogen-based energy systems, integrating production, storage, and GasToPower conversion to support the transition to a sustainable future independent of fossil fuels.
Elysium Lab
Elysium Lab is a Swiss company based in Lugano, led by Aron Clementi and Gianmarco Guazzo, that develops revolutionary technologies for the authentication and security of digital assets, eliminating the risks of stored keys, centralized custody, and user errors.
Archiater Sagl
Tibi solves the problem of poor adherence to home therapies. Family members and professionals choose the most suitable tool: an app, a smart pillbox, or an automatic dispenser that can be controlled by voice and connected to communicate with all participants.
Enhance-d
Enhance-d is a mobile app that integrates real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data with wearable fitness and lifestyle tracking devices, using agents to provide personalized, actionable guidance before, during, and after exercise. Their approach is based on clinical research and practical coaching experience with both patients and professional athletes.
Aura System
Aura is a startup that develops entirely Made in Italy breathing green walls for indoor air purification, allowing anyone to transform their home into a true oasis of well-being, combining design, nature, and science.
TeamFence SA
TeamFence is a Swiss cybersecurity startup based in Lugano. Our vision is to create a safer digital world where every employee and company can operate without fear and be protected from cyber threats. TeamFence protects employees, educates them in real time, and automates security: turning human error, your weakest link, into your first line of defense.
