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Innovation projects with implementation partner

Innosuisse supports science-based innovation projects carried out by companies in cooperation with research partners.

Innovation projects without implementation partner

Innosuisse funds high-risk projects with a high degree of innovation by researchers who do not yet have an implementation partner.

Credits for preliminary studies: innovation cheque

Innosuisse’s innovation cheque allows SMEs to trial working with research partners and test the feasibility of their idea.

Advice: innovation mentoring

Our innovation mentors help you kick-start your innovation project. They know the Swiss innovation scene like the back of their hand. Take advantage of this free service for SMEs.

Together with a Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI) patent expert, find out whether you can have your innovation patented and receive valuable information that will help you make decisions regarding your innovation.