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NexSwiss Sàrl, a startup founded by students from Vaud, launched the CityTourPlayer in 2020, a platform that allows public transport companies to create their own GPS-synchronized audio guides on smartphones. Travelers can thus visit the region directly while seated in public transport. It is thanks to this innovation that the NexSwiss team managed to stand out among the juries and co-win the Innovation Generator 2.0 contest as well as the Innosuisse Business Concept Training.
Strasbourg, October 3, 2024 –We are thrilled to announce that CityTourPlayer has won two awards at the contest Smart Move Challenge organized during the European Mobility Expo 2024 in Strasbourg! Our platform received not only the public prize , mais également celui de la catégorie "Resources and Services for Operations" .
The Smart Move Challenge is a European competition that highlights startups offering innovative solutions for people's mobility. It is a real springboard for startups looking for their first market in France, offering increased visibility and opportunities for collaboration with major players in the sector.
Among the 9 finalists selected, CityTourPlayer stood out with its solution allowing public transport companies to create GPS-synchronized audio guides . Cette innovation permet aux voyageurs de découvrir les richesses d’une région tout en restant assis dans les transports en commun, enrichissant ainsi l’expérience utilisateur et renforçant le lien avec le territoire.

This double distinction is an important milestone for us and our entry into the European market and validates the effort of the entire team to offer solutions that transform the way we explore and interact with our environments during our travels.
We would like to thank everyone who voted for CityTourPlayer , ainsi que le jury pour cette reconnaissance. C’est une grande fierté pour nous et une belle opportunité pour continuer à développer notre projet.
Next steps : avec ce soutien, nous allons explorer de nouvelles opportunités de partenariats avec les acteurs de la mobilité pour déployer CityTourPlayer on a larger scale and allow even more travelers to have unique immersive experiences in public transport.
Thank you again to everyone for your support, and stay connected for more adventures with CityTourPlayer!
If you want to learn more about CityTourPlayer or get a demonstration, please do not hesitate to contact us . Nous serions ravis de collaborer avec vous pour enrichir l’expérience de vos passagers.
Linkedin Post Smart Move Challenge: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7247938929490817025
Smart Move Challenge: https://www.eumo-expo.com/visitez/evenements/smart-move-challenge/
CTP In the press: https://citytourplayer.com/en/press
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NexSwiss Sàrl
NexSwiss Sàrl, a startup founded by students from Vaud, launched the CityTourPlayer in 2020, a platform that allows public transport companies to create their own GPS-synchronized audio guides on smartphones. Travelers can thus explore the region while seated directly in public transport. It is thanks to this innovation that the NexSwiss team managed to stand out among the juries and co-win the Innovation Generator 2.0 contest as well as the Innosuisse Business Concept Training.
Posted on 08/06/2022
Lavaux can now be discovered at the pace of an immersive audio guide aboard public transportation. The VMCV line 218, connecting Vevey to Chexbres, offers a unique experience: a GPS-synchronized audio guide, directly accessible on smartphones without an app, available in five languages. Developed by the Swiss company NexSwiss, this project combines cutting-edge technology with the enhancement of heritage.
Posted on 15/04/2025
Synchronized audio guides for public transportation. A project NexSwiss Sàrl, Switzerland.
