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Innosuisse Innovation Projects with Implementation Partner

Innovation Project with Implementation Partner

Supports Swiss innovation by co-funding projects between research institutions and implementation partners.

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Innovation Projects with Implementation Partner is the flagship Innosuisse mechanism. Two parties apply jointly: a Swiss research partner (university, ETH/EPFL, federal research institute, or non-commercial research centre) and a Swiss implementation partner (SME, large company, start-up, or non-profit). Innosuisse pays the research partner directly at 40-60 percent of total project cost. The impl

Any field of innovation. Decisions are made by the Innovation Council in five thematic subgroups: ICT, Life Sciences, Engineering, Energy and Environment, Social Sciences and Business Management.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.7 weeks
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.CHF 150M

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.innosuisse.admin.ch