Translational funding

Funding and resources to demonstrate proof-of-concept and establish market viability

► Master students | Early Career Researchers | UZH

► Annual call (April 15th)

Perform idea studies and analyses of the innovation and market potential with an implementation partner.

► Researchers

► Submit any time

Innosuisse standard program. Co-funding of innovation projects that companies and private and public institutions conduct jointly with research partners.

► Researchers

► Ten evaluation meetings annually

Perform feasibility studies and develop prototypes before collaborating with industry partners. Especially for high-risk projects with strong innovation potential.

► Researchers

► Eight evaluation meetings annually

Support to test and refine a research-based innovation. Both social and commercial innovations are supported

► Master graduates I Early career researchers

► Five calls annually

Funding for projects for up to four year. Support to explore and implement the innovative potential of research results. For larger projects with a duration up to four years

► Experienced Researchers

► One call per year

The program brings research findings closer in line with practical real-world applications and enables researchers to get closer to the needs and experiences of partners in industry and government.

► Students | Researchrers | Staff members

► Several calls per year

For science-based startups with significant innovation potential. These innovation projects  prepare start-ups for market entry.

► Startups

► Five selection windows per year

Programme for collaboration among SMEs and research institutions in Europe intended at creating innovative products, processes or services for commercialisation.