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Swiss Technology Fund — Loan Guarantee Programme

Swiss Technology Fund — Loan Guarantee Programme

Provides Swiss climate innovation companies with Technology Fund loan guarantees to unlock bank financing for emission reduction projects.

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The Technology Fund issues rolling loan guarantees of up to CHF 3 million for up to 10 years to innovative Swiss SMEs commercialising climate-protection technologies. The guarantee covers loans from Swiss-domiciled banks or other suitable lenders, reducing their credit risk so companies gain access to loan capital they could not otherwise obtain, without diluting equity ownership. Eligible technol…

What this grant funds

Loan guarantees of up to CHF 3 million for revenue-generating Swiss SMEs commercialising technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy efficiency, or promote renewables.

Key facts
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.13 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Loan
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.40%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.CHF 500M
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.technologyfund.ch