The selection committee of the Digital Accelerator Basel consists of six leading experts from the fields of supply chain and logistics, sustainability, and regional economic development. During the application phase in December 2025, they carefully reviewed the submitted applications to select the most promising startups from the Basel region. The result of this process is our inaugural 2026 cohort: klaro Solutions, ekona AI, Vrai AI, and Maus Robotics.
Now meet the members of the selection committee.
The members of the selection committee
Robert Sum
Standortförderung Baselland & Innosuisse Coach
Robert Sum supports innovative companies through Innosuisse coaching and drives economic development initiatives for the canton of Baselland. With his regional expertise, he helps identify startups that strengthen and innovate the local ecosystem.
Andres Gartmann
Co-Founder and CTO of Mynatix
As CTO and co-founder of Mynatix, Andres Gartmann brings deep technical expertise in technology development and scaling solutions. His focus is on technical feasibility and go-to-market development paths.
Pierre Strub
Sustainability Expert and Founder of nachhaltig wirkt
Pierre Strub specializes in sustainable business transformation and leads “nachhaltig wirkt,” helping companies implement environmentally responsible strategies. He ensures selected startups contribute to regional sustainability goals like Basel 2037 Net Zero.
Yuanyuan Zheng
Supply Chain Expert, CIPS Switzerland & Edge Eco
Yuanyuan Zheng is a global procurement and supply chain leader with 24+ years of experience, including 19 years at IKEA. She is a member of the leadership team at CIPS Switzerland and an active mentor and judge in European accelerator ecosystems. Yuanyuan Zheng brings deep expertise in logistics, supplier strategy, and scaling startups into complex corporate environments, including the Digital Accelerator Basel.
Michal Silhacek
Supply Chain and Logistics Expert, SynerLeap & The Nerd Syndicate
Michal Silhacek bridges corporate innovation and startup ecosystems through his work with SynerLeap and The Nerd Syndicate. His dual perspective helps identify technologies ready for industrial-scale implementation.
Alain Veuve
CEO of Parashift AI
Alain Veuve, CEO of Parashift AI, has extensive practical experience in building and scaling companies. As implementation partner of the Digital Accelerator Basel, he evaluates startups’ potential for rapid market traction and growth.
Are you interested in the startups selected for the inaugural year? Take a look at the detailed profiles of the 2026 Startup Cohort of the Digital Accelerator Basel!
