BRIDGE Proof of Concept
Funds young Swiss researchers moving research into practical demonstrations to strengthen real-world implementation.
BRIDGE Proof of Concept (PoC) is a joint programme of Innosuisse and the Swiss National Science Foundation that funds individual young researchers who want to transform the results of their academic research into a practical application, marketable product, or service. Three submission windows are available in 2026: 1 June, 7 September, and 1 December. The programme is operationally led by Innosui…
Transformation of research results into practical applications or marketable products and services, across all disciplines, by individual young researchers affiliated with Swiss research institutions.
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