Transfer research to the market

For early career researchers planning to found a startup based on UZH research: Entrepreneur Fellowships support you through funding, coaching, training and the provision of lab facilities.

Three UZH Entrepreneur Fellowship tracks provide targeted support in the following application areas, submission open once a year until April 15th.
Call for applications 2025 is now open!

Getting Brilliant Ideas Market-Ready

Seven early-career researchers were awarded UZH Entrepreneur Fellowships in 2024. The jury was convinced by their innovative product ideas and motivation to bring these to market as entrepreneurs.
Read the article in UZH News

When is the best time to apply for a UZH Entrepreneur Fellowship and start your own business? Here is the answer from Simon Grüning, UZH Entrepreneur Fellow 2023 and Co-Founder | CTO of askEarth

Donations for the next generation of Entrepreneurs

The UZH Entrepreneur Fellowships are made possible thanks to generous donations by the Werner Siemens Stiftung,Hans Eggenberger Stiftung and Ernst Göhner Stiftung.

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