Start-up Innovation
Innosuisse is dedicated to fostering start-up innovation by providing support to science-based projects with significant potential for innovation. These projects are rooted in application-oriented research and play a crucial role in preparing start-ups for their initial market entry.
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Innosuisse plays a vital role in supporting start-ups during their pre-market phase by enabling the realization of science-based innovation projects that possess substantial potential for innovation. These projects serve as a solid foundation for start-ups as they embark on their journey to enter the market for the first time.
- Based in Switzerland and has a Swiss company identification number
- Established not longer than 5 years ago
- Startup not on the market yet
- Scalable business model
- Maximum 50 Full Time Equivalent
- Has the financial means to bear the envisaged personal contribution (at least 30% of the project costs)
- Has an initial analysis of intellectual property rights
As part of our commitment to promoting start-up innovation, Innosuisse provides financial support for eligible projects. It’s important to note that Innosuisse covers up to 70% of the direct project costs, allowing start-ups to access substantial funding.
To ensure a shared investment and commitment, participating start-ups are required to contribute a minimum of 30% of the project costs from their own resources. This co-funding approach encourages start-ups to take an active role in their projects and strengthens their dedication to achieving success.
- Projects are submitted through the Innolink portal
- Projects can be submitted on an ongoing basis
- Unlimited financing
- Max 36 months projects
- Formal evaluation by Innosuisse
- Evaluation by 3 independent experts
- Level of innovation
- Added value in Switzerland
- Methodological quality
- Staff expertise
- Sustainability
- Cost-benefit ratio
- Financial performance of the start-up
- Intellectual property
- ICT: Information & Communications Technologies
- E&E: Energy & Environment
- ENG: Engineering
- SSBM: Social Sciences & Business Management
- LS: Life Sciences
Timeline
| All year | ICT | E&E | ENG | SSBM | LS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May
Meeting | 24.05.23 | 25.05.23 | 24.05.23 | 23.05.23 | |
June
Meeting | 02.06.23 | ||||
September
Meeting | 06.09.23 | 14.09.23 | 13.09.23 | 14.09.23 | 14.09.23 |
November
Meeting | 22.11.23 | 30.11.23 | 30.11.23 | 30.11.23 | 29.11.23 |
Innossuise Timeline
- As of 14 February 2023, the application tool is open for new applications.
- Innosuisse advises to submit your application at least 8 weeks prior the Innovation Council meeting.
- Following the evaluations, Innosuisse will inform you within two weeks about the invitation to the pitch.
- Results are issued approx. 4 weeks after the pitch date.
| Summer | ICT | E&E | ENG | SSBM | LS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Proposal Preparation * | 24.01.23 | 25.01.23 | 24.01.23 | 23.01.23 | 02.02.23 |
Suggested
Submission | 24.03.23 | 25.03.23 | 24.03.23 | 23.03.23 | 02.04.23 |
Innovation
Council
Meeting | 24.05.23 | 25.05.23 | 24.05.23 | 23.05.23 | 02.06.23 |
Pitch
Date | 14.06.23 | 22.06.23 | 07.06.23 | 15.06.23 | 22.06.23 |
| Autumn | ICT | E&E | ENG | SSBM | LS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Proposal Preparation * | 06.05.23 | 14.05.23 | 13.05.23 | 14.05.23 | 14.05.23 |
Suggested
Submission | 06.07.23 | 14.07.23 | 13.07.23 | 14.07.23 | 14.07.23 |
Innovation
Council
Meeting | 06.09.23 | 14.09.23 | 13.09.23 | 14.09.23 | 14.09.23 |
Pitch
Date | 27.09.23 | 05.10.23 | 27.09.23 | 28.09.23 | 12.10.23 |
| Winter | ICT | E&E | ENG | SSBM | LS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Proposal Preparation * | 22.07.23 | 30.07.23 | 30.07.23 | 30.07.23 | 29.07.23 |
Suggested
Submission | 22.09.23 | 30.09.23 | 30.09.23 | 30.09.23 | 29.09.23 |
Innovation
Council
Meeting | 22.11.23 | 30.11.23 | 30.11.23 | 30.11.23 | 29.11.23 |
Pitch
Date | 13.12.23 | 14.12.23 | 13.12.23 | 14.12.23 | 12.12.23 |
* Based on Lira’s experience and expertise, it is necessary to designate 2 months prior to the submission, in order to prepare the proposal.