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SFOE Pilot and Demonstration Programme

SFOE Pilot and Demonstration Programme

Funds Swiss energy pilot and demonstration projects that test technologies before market use.

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The SFOE Pilot and Demonstration Programme is the Swiss Federal Office of Energy route for projects that bridge energy research and market use. It supports pilot and demonstration facilities, projects, analysis, and field tests under the Energy Act when they contribute to efficient energy use or renewable energy and create public findings for the energy system.

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Pilot projects, demonstration projects, field tests, analysis, preliminary studies, planning, and impact assessments for innovative energy technologies, renewable energy, energy efficiency, storage technology, grids, and related socio-economic or business-model approaches.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: pubdb.bfe.admin.ch