40k CHF to validate your digital solution.

InnoDIGITAL helps research teams test a software or digital concept, build an early product prototype and generate the evidence needed for transfer, licensing or venture creation.
Amount
40,000 CHF
Designed for product design, engineering support, testing, ect. tied to a digital proof of concept.
Duration
6 months
A short and disciplined validation window built for software prototyping and user evidence.
FOR
Digital PoC
Best suited to software tools, digital platforms, AI-enabled services and data-driven products.
Deliverable
Software prototype
Produce a working prototype and evidence that the solution solves a clear user or market problem.

Eligibility

Research-based applicants

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


Digital solution only

The project should focus on a software product, algorithmic tool, digital platform, app or data-driven service requiring real-world validation.


Clear product hypothesis

Applicants should identify the main user, workflow or technical assumption they want to test during the six-month prototype period.


Execution readiness

The project needs a realistic build plan, access to development capacity and sponsor support to deliver the prototype on time.


Program details

Amount

Up to 40,000 CHF, typically used for development sprints, technical subcontracting, UX design, testing or cloud resources.


Duration

Six months to build the minimum product evidence that determines whether the digital solution should advance.


Coaching included

The emphasis is on demonstrating usability, technical feasibility, workflow fit or user traction through prototype testing.


Expected deliverables

A credible software prototype with documented test results, user feedback or performance evidence supporting the next decision.


InnoDIGITAL
Application (F05)

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

FAQs

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