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Innosuisse Swiss Accelerator

Swiss Accelerator

Funds Swiss SMEs and start-ups already on the market to commercialise and scale innovation projects through Innosuisse direct grants.

The Swiss Accelerator is a direct grant from Innosuisse, the Swiss Innovation Agency, awarded under the Innosuisse Funding Ordinance and its implementing provisions. It is a transitional measure linked to Horizon Europe: since 1 January 2025 Swiss companies can also participate directly in the EU's EIC Accelerator, and the evaluation criteria are aligned with the EIC Accelerator.

Innosuisse funds

Sector-agnostic innovation projects with above-average innovation and disruption potential, from SMEs and start-ups already established on the market.

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.30%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: www.innosuisse.admin.ch