Translational funding

UZH Funding & Resources for Proof of Concept and Market Viability
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► call closed - next call April 2026
► Master's students | PhDs | Postdocs | UZH

Brings research findings closer to practical real-world applications
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► several calls per year
► Students | Researchers | Staff members

Get support and prepare your science based Start-up to enter the market
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► several evaluation meetings per year
► Start-ups

Perform idea studies and analyse the innovation and market potential
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► submit any time
► SMEs | Start-ups

Develop innovative products, services or processes in collaboration
► several evaluation meetings per year
► Researchers

Perform feasibility studies and develop prototypes
► several evaluation meetings per year
► Researchers

Test and refine a research-based social or commercial innovation
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► 4 calls annually
► Students | PhDs | Postdocs | Researchers

Explore and implement innovative potential of research results for larger projects
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► 1 call annually
► Experienced Researchers

Collaborate among SMEs and research institutions in Europe
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► apply by 4 Sepember 2025
► SMEs