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Explore the market potential for research-based innovations

Apply by 15 September 2025
► Researchers I UZH

Kick-off innovation initiatives

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► Researchers, Early Career Researchers and Staff I UZH

Benefit from personal advice for your startup-project

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► all future entrepreneurs @UZH 

Find co-founders or project supporters at UZH with skills and experience

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► Project owners or entrepreneurs I UZH

Entrepreneur Fellowships

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UZH Funding & Resources for Proof of Concept and Market Viability

call closed - next call April 2026
► Master's students | PhDs | Postdocs | UZH

Course designed for taking your first steps into entrepreneurship
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new courses in 2026 
► Bachelor & Master students | PhDs | UZH

Gain insights from innovators and expand your network

4 November 2025
► Researchers | UZH Innovation community

Cross-university program for an entrepreneurial career (2-4 semesters)

 apply in September 2025
► Master's Students | PhDs | CH Universities

Translating academic ideas into medical solutions 

16 September 2025
► Researchers | UZH | ETH | USZ

Join changemakers shaping the future of entrepreneurships 

6-7 November 2025
► Students | PhDs | Postdocs | Researchers

Support for startups in 3 steps: Present your business idea to get the first kick

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► Spinoff projects I Startups

Get funding to present your project at conferences

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► Students I UZH

Translational Medicine Accelerator

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Access expertise on transforming ideas in life sciences

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► Lifescience Researchers

Unitectra – Intellectual property

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Find out the best protection for your innovation and research results

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► Master's students | PhDs | Reserachers

Falling Walls Lab Switzerland

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Pitch your idea, showcasing a breakthrough that positively impacts science and society

application closed - next call in summer 2026
► Students, Early Career Researchers

Innosuisse Business Concept

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12-week acceleration program for early-stage startup ideas

► application closed - join in fall 2025
► Students | PhDs | Postdocs | Researchers

Future of Health Grants

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Develop and boost your digital health solution with funding and expertise

application closed
► Digital Health Innovators

Connect with Europe's brightest startups and innovative minds

19-20 March 2026
► Entrepreneurial Students | Researchers

Additional Information

At a glance: Innovation & Entrepreneurship

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Overview: Agenda Innovation & Entrepreneurship

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Translational funding streams

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