Recognition
Awards & recognition.
Independent juries, accelerators and institutions across Switzerland and Italy have recognised Gota's work on drop-in fuels from renewable carbon. A record of the awards and distinctions earned along the way.
2026
2025
Grand Prix MöbiusThe Grand Prix Möbius Lugano recognises outstanding innovation with real societal impact across Switzerland and Italy. Gota was awarded the grand prize for its work turning renewable carbon into drop-in liquid fuels.Read at moebiuslugano.ch (opens external site)
Press Start AwardCorriere del Ticino's Press Start Award highlights the region's most promising early-stage ventures. Gota was selected for its approach to decarbonising liquid fuels without requiring new engines or infrastructure.Read at cdt.ch (opens external site)
Innovation Bridge — Best PitchAt the Swiss Chamber's Innovation Bridge between Switzerland and Italy, Gota delivered the best pitch of the cohort. The jury recognised the clarity of the technology and its direct industrial relevance.View announcement (opens external site)
Switzerland AcceleratorMassChallenge is one of the world's largest startup accelerators. Gota was selected as a finalist in the 2025 Switzerland cohort, a programme dedicated to high-impact deep-tech ventures with global potential.Read at masschallenge.org (opens external site)
2024
Startup ChallengeThe Boldbrain Startup Challenge is Ticino's flagship accelerator competition. Gota finished second overall and won the audience award, validating both the underlying science and its market potential.Read at agire.ch (opens external site)
Special PrizeFondazione Agire drives innovation and entrepreneurship across the Ticino region. Gota received a special prize recognising the potential of its catalyst-directed approach to fuel synthesis.Read at agire.ch (opens external site)
Each award links to the original organisation or announcement.In the media
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