«InnoBooster» aims at speeding up innovative, science-based deeptech businesses which have already entered the Venture Kick process and promise high market potential. Up to CHF 150,000 for a maximum of 1.5 years can be granted to top talents with a clear plan and funding need for accelerated market entry. The funding line is calling for convincing applications which show how a further boost in research and development or design can drive business success.
Requisitos
The project must be a university spin-off still based at a Swiss university or research institution (ETH Domain, cantonal university, university of applied sciences). Funding goes to the university, not directly to the startup. The project must currently be in the Venture Kick program, having successfully reached stages 1 and 2 but not yet stage 3. Must show proof of concept, secured IP, first customers, strategic partners and pilot projects. Must provide proof of scientific excellence, innovation and market potential through letters of endorsement from a funding program (BRIDGE Proof of Concept, Pioneer Fellowships, Innogrant, Innosuisse or similar) and from customers, investors and/or industry partners. Budget maximum CHF 150,000 for no more than 1.5 years; only salaries (main part) and material costs directly related to the project are financed—no infrastructure costs or overheads.