Innosuisse Funding

Comparison Swiss Accelerator/Start-up innovation projects

Swiss Accelerator Innovation Projects

Stablished SMEs and start-ups up to 250 FTEs.

After market entry

Type of Projects

- Innovation projects with above-average innovative potential

- Innovation projects with a potentially scalable product or service

- The innovation project is already close to market launch, meaning the product or service should have been validated already.

Goal

To quickly and effectively bring new products and services with above-average innovation potential to market.

Call for Tender

Yes, annually

Duration

For as long as Switzerland is not associated with Horizon Europe

Financing

Maximum financial contribution by lnnosuisse of up to 70% of direct project costs; the companies or start-ups receive direct financial contributions from lnnosuisse.

Max. CHF 2.5 million

Project Duration

Unlimited

Start-up innovation projects

Start-ups up to 50 FTEs.

Prior to market entry

Type of Projects

- Innovation projects for the development of a scalable product or service

- The innovation project includes application-oriented research that prepares for subsequent rapid implementation on the market.

Goal

To quickly and effectively bring new products and services to market.

Call for Tender

Submissions ongoing

Duration

Part of the permanent funding portfolio of lnnosuisse