From discovery to start-up: fund your innovation journey

Three funding programs to help you validate your concept, develop your innovation and create
your start-up.

Amount
CHF 100,000
Duration
1 year
FOR
Start-up creation
Deliverable
Business plan and prototype

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InnoSTEP

Amount
Up to CHF 40,000
Duration
Up to 12 months
FOR
Physical proof of concept
Deliverable
Validated proof of concept

InnoDIGITAL

Amount
Up to CHF 40,000
Duration
6 months
FOR
Digital proof of concept
Deliverable
Software prototype
50+

Patents filled

30+

Start-ups supported

5M CHF

Funded

25 years

Of expertise

From research
to market

We support researchers from invention disclosure and proof-of-concept development through to company creation and external funding.

Disclose your invention

Submit your invention to our team so we can assess its intellectual property position and development potential.

Choose the right program

Select InnoTREK, InnoSTEP or InnoDIGITAL according to your project stage and technology type.

Apply

Submit your application to the relevant funding program. Applications may be submitted throughout the year and are reviewed across two sessions, in the spring and autumn.

Launch your spin-off

Create your company, secure the relevant intellectual property rights and prepare for external investment.

FAQs

Who owns the patent?

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