40k CHF to validate your physical invention.

InnoSTEP helps research teams test feasibility, de-risk a physical proof of concept and produce the evidence needed for the next funding, licensing or venture milestone.
Amount
40,000 CHF
Designed for prototyping, testing, materials and key expert support tied to a physical invention.
Duration
6 months
A short and disciplined validation window built for technical proof points.
FOR
Physical invention
Best suited to devices, materials, and other tangible inventions needing validation.
Deliverable
Proof of Concept
Produce concrete evidence that the invention works and merits further transfer or funding steps.

Eligibility

Research-based applicants

Open to researchers, postdocs and eligible PhD candidates connected to UNIL or CHUV with a disclosed invention.


Physical invention only

The project should focus on a tangible invention such as a device, tool, material, assay or technical prototype.


Clear validation question

Applicants should identify the main feasibility risk they want to test during the six-month PoC period.


Host support and execution readiness

The project needs sponsor support, access to required equipment and a realistic plan to execute the validation work.


Program details

Amount

Up to 40,000 CHF, typically used for fabrication, materials, testing, subcontracting or expert validation support.


Duration

Six months to answer the key technical question that determines whether the invention can advance.


Coaching included

The emphasis is on demonstrating feasibility through experiments, bench testing, prototype iteration or early performance data.


Expected deliverables

A credible Proof of Concept with documented results that support the next transfer, licensing or funding decision.


InnoSTEP
Application (F05)

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Institutional Email
Enter your @unil.ch or @chuv.ch email to proceed

FAQs

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