Launch a Spin-off
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The Entrepreneur Fellowships support the creation of UZH Spin-offs.
| For | Master graduates and early career researchers with a strong motivation to create a startup based on inventions/research out of the University of Zurich. |
| Output | The fellowship provides time and resources to demonstrate proof-of-concept, develop the business model and gain commitment from funders and partners. |
| Input | Candidates for this program bring a research-based innovation, a promising value proposition and a clear plan for how to use the fellowship. |
| Program | Entrepreneur fellows will visit entrepreneurship trainings, get access to coaching and other resources to advance their projects. |
| Funding |
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Key dates
| Call | opens in February |
| Deadline for submission |
15 April (23:59 CET) |
| Funding decision | Mid July |
| Jury meetings | June 30th (Bio & MedTech) and July 1st 2026 |
| Project start | Within 6 months after funding decision |
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.
UZH Foundation is responsible for finding support for the University of Zurich’s strategic priorities.
