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HSG START Accelerator describes a three-month program in St. Gallen founded by the University of St. Gallen, START Foundation, and Switzerland Innovation Park East.
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HSG START Accelerator describes a three-month program in St. Gallen founded by the University of St. Gallen, START Foundation, and Switzerland Innovation Park East.
The accelerator reports a CHF 10,000 scholarship and CHF 5,000 in benefits, with additional investment of up to CHF 200,000 for selected teams.
HSG lists OnlineDoctor as a health-tech company located in St. Gallen and founded in 2016. The company attributes its idea to a 2016 HSG seminar that brought together business experts and a dermatologist.
On March 25, 2025, SRF reported that student-organized START Summit had 7,000 attendees and connected co-founder Bettina Hein’s involvement to her time as an HSG student.
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Sankt Gallen ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #395 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
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What the sources say about Sankt Gallen
SRF reported that the student-organized event had grown to 7,000 attendees and connected it to co-founder Bettina Hein's HSG student years.
Source: Bettina Hein: Startup through courage and perseveranceOnlineDoctor attributes its idea to a 2016 HSG seminar bringing together two business experts and a dermatologist.
Source: About usHSG lists OnlineDoctor as a 2016 health-tech company located in St.Gallen.
Source: HSG Spin-Off & Startup ListThe program reports a CHF 10,000 scholarship, CHF 5,000 in benefits and additional investment up to CHF 200,000 for selected teams.
Source: HSG START Accelerator ProgramThe accelerator describes a three-month St. Gallen program founded by HSG, START Foundation and Switzerland Innovation Park East.
Source: HSG START Accelerator Program
Questions about Sankt Gallen
How does Sankt Gallen rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #395 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
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