Membership

Join TechLegion β€” Switzerland's community of innovators

Become an official member of TechLegion Verein. Get free access to certification study groups, fast-track entry to our events, exclusive ambassador dinners, peer coaching and a network of people building the next generation of Swiss tech.

⭐ Your benefits

Why become a member

TechLegion membership is built around four things: learning, access, community and opportunity. Here's everything that comes with your card.

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Free certification study groups

Members-only preparation cohorts for industry certifications in AI, Robotics, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data and emerging technologies β€” facilitated by working professionals, free of charge.

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Fast-track event applications

Skip the waitlist. Members get priority registration and reserved seats at our capped-capacity workshops, hackathons, tech tours and offline meetups across Switzerland.

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Free Summer Party

Complimentary entry to the official TechLegion Summer Party β€” our flagship community celebration of the year.

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Members-only gatherings

Exclusive, invite-only meetups with tech ambassadors, technology leaders and founders. Limited seats, reserved for active members in good standing.

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Member-to-member coaching

Free 1:1 career, technical and founder coaching from senior members β€” CV review, interview prep, Swiss job-market orientation, startup advice.

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Job & opportunity board

Members-first job postings from partner companies, hiring intros to startups in our network, and early access to internships and contract gigs.

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Vote at the General Assembly

Help shape TechLegion's direction. Members have voting rights at the annual General Assembly under Swiss Verein law.

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Full access to the community

Access to a member-only Slack / WhatsApp space for networking, mentorship requests, project partnerships and direct peer support.

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Partner perks & discounts

Discounted access to partner conferences, cloud credits, partner events, study tracks and selected certification programs.

πŸ’Ž Tiers

Membership types & fees

Choose the tier that matches your situation. Association membership is for individuals. Corporate and Academic memberships are for legal organisations (companies, universities, research groups, institutional partners) β€” not for individuals. All fees are annual and renew automatically each January.

Organisation

Corporate member

From CHF 1,000 / year
  • Tiered by team size
  • Brand presence at events
  • Talent pipeline & hiring partner status
  • 5 named employee passes included
For legal organisations β€” SMEs and corporates supporting Swiss tech talent. Not for individuals.
Organisation

Academic member

Free
  • Universities, ETH labs, research groups
  • Joint student projects & theses
  • Speaking slots and co-hosting
  • Access to our talent network
For legal organisations β€” universities, labs and research groups. Not for individual students or staff.
πŸ“ Process

How to become a member

Four steps, no surprises. Most applications are approved within five working days.

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Submit the form

Fill in the application below β€” personal details, the tier you want, and a few words on why you're joining.

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Board review

The TechLegion board reviews each application against our statutes. We may reach out for a short intro call.

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Pay the fee

You'll receive an email with your invoice and Swiss bank details (or QR-bill). Membership starts on receipt.

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Welcome aboard

Get your digital member card, access the community and study groups, and reserve your first event with priority entry.

βš–οΈ Legal disclosure

What you're signing up for

Submitting this form is an application for membership of TechLegion Verein, a non-profit association registered in Zug, Switzerland. Approved applicants are bound by our statutes, the annual membership fee for their tier, and the TechLegion code of conduct. Membership is open to anyone aged 18 or older who supports our mission.

As a member you receive voting rights at the General Assembly, access to members-only events, and visibility alongside our ambassadors, board and team for the calendar year of your membership.

You can resign at any time with effect from the end of the calendar year.

Apply for membership

Fields marked with * are mandatory. After submitting, you'll receive an email with payment instructions, our statutes and the code of conduct.

Membership type
Personal information
Contact information
Please enter a valid email address (e.g. name@example.com).
Please enter a valid phone number (digits, spaces, +, -, ()).
Professional information
Person responsible for enrolment

Required for Corporate and Academic members.

Please enter a valid email address.
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A bit about you
Confirm your application

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❓ FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to live in Switzerland to be a member?

No. Most of our community is based in Switzerland, but membership is open to anyone working with or interested in the Swiss tech ecosystem.

How are the free study groups organised?

Each cohort is led by a working professional or a senior member. They usually run for 4 to 10 weeks β€” sometimes as a short 1–3 day intensive β€” and mix online sessions with in-person meetups. Groups prepare you for a specific certification (e.g. Anthropic Claude AI Architect, Drone Pilot Open Category A1/A3, and other tech fundamentals courses). Certificates are issued by the official authorising body under your legal name. TechLegion only organises the study group and pre-registers you for the course. Members get a spot for free; non-members cannot join these cohorts.

What does "fast-track event applications" mean in practice?

For any capped event, members get a private registration link 48 hours before public sign-up opens, plus a reserved member quota of seats. You effectively skip the waitlist.

How exclusive are the tech ambassador events?

Very. They're invite-only gatherings with limited seats (usually 8–15 people) hosted with tech ambassadors, founders and technology leaders. Active members in good standing are added to a rotating invitation pool so everyone gets a turn over the year.

Can I cancel my membership?

Anytime, in writing, with effect from the end of the current calendar year. We don't lock people in.

Why do I have to pay a membership fee?

Membership fees fund the basic running costs of the association β€” IT infrastructure, payment processing, printed materials and member swag, the annual Summer Party, and the day-to-day operational costs of running TechLegion. They also let us keep our study groups and members-only events free for everyone in the association. Every franc is reinvested in the community.

How do you handle my data?

We process membership data only for managing your membership, billing and communications you opted into. See our Privacy Policy for the full breakdown β€” we follow Swiss FADP and GDPR.