If your application is approved, you will receive a voucher that can be used for the services provided by Innosuisse’s coaches. The total voucher budget for the coaching will be released on a staggered basis as each specific milestone set by Innosuisse is reached.
The overall coaching process and voucher management is tracked and managed in the Innosuisse online tool.
In the Core Coaching programme, you have up to 36 months to execute the business plan, build an efficient organisation and create traction as a basis for further growth and potential fundraising. Ideally, this will be based on an action plan developed during the Initial Coaching programme. With the help of the lead coach and special coaches, you will work on establishing and developing your start-up in a variety of relevant aspects. In addition, start-ups in the coaching programme have the opportunity to take part in internationalisation camps and global trade fairs.
If you successfully complete the Core Coaching, you can request the Innosuisse Certificate confirming that your start-up is ready for sustainable growth.
The Innosuisse coaches supporting you in the Core Coaching have a proven track record in founding, managing and developing companies, are well versed in innovation and have excellent connections.
All coaches and their availability are visible in the Innosuisse online tool.
At the start of your Core Coaching, you will invite one Innosuisse coach to be your lead coach using the Innosuisse online tool. Innosuisse can support in your selection. The lead coach is your main contact person, who will guide you through the entire programme and work with you on the development of your business. Where necessary, the lead coach can suggest that you consult additional coaches.
You have the opportunity to receive advice from specialist coaches on matters such as intellectual property and financial planning in the form of individual workshops. You can book special coaches using the Innosuisse online tool and your lead coach will support you in your selection.
To structure and support the coaching process the start-up has to commit to milestones set by Innosuisse and report on their progress at Milestone Review within a given time-frame. Milestones are specific to each business case and in the interest of the development of the start-up.
Upon completing the Core Coaching programme, start-ups can request the Innosuisse Certificate. The certificate reflects remarkable progress achieved during the programme and it confirms that your start-up is ready for sustainable growth.
Companies with this award get increased publicity, are more attractive to potential investors and improve their access to additional events, initiatives and programmes. They can also take part in internationalisation camps and global trade fairs up to three years after receiving the certificate.
The Innosuisse coaching vouchers are limited for use with the coaching options offered and cannot be paid out.
Yes. Successful completion of the Initial Coaching by Innosuisse is a prerequisite for application to the Core Coaching programme.
The application cannot be edited once it is submitted. However, it is possible to send an updated pitch deck by email to startup@innosuisse.ch at the latest three days before the presentation at the Core Coaching Acceptance meeting. Additional documents will not be considered for the evaluation after submission.
All Innosuisse coaches have a proven track record of their expertise. Further information on the individual coaches is provided in the Innosuisse online tool. Extensive interviewing is therefore not expedient. However, it is recommended you contact and briefly discuss the match with a specific coach. Innosuisse can support you with the selection if you are unsure.
The relationship between you and Innosuisse is a funding relationship. The associated rights and obligations are set out in the “decision” you will receive when your application has been approved. A “decision” is a legal term for the paper document that Innosuisse sends to the applicants. This document contains the decision as to whether an application for coaching was approved or rejected.
Your partnership with a coach is governed by a standardised contract, which is implemented in the IT tool and automatically becomes effective as soon as that coach decides to accept your invitation to work together. You will need to specify a portion of your budget to be assigned to each coach for their services. The budget amount is to be agreed between you and the relevant coach directly. If necessary, the budget can be amended at any time in the Innosuisse online tool by mutual agreement.
Under certain circumstances it is possible to change the lead coach. This matter should first be discussed with the lead coach and subsequently requested with Innosuisse by email (startup@innosuisse.ch).
Coaches are paid for their flexible coaching services on an hourly basis at a standard rate (lead coach) or by a lump sum per workshop (special coach). The whole payments process is managed directly and electronically in the Innosuisse online tool.
The voucher is managed solely via the Innosuisse online tool provided by Innosuisse. There you can see which coach(es) you are working with and how much of your budget you have left.
The Innosuisse coaching voucher is only valid for Innosuisse-accredited coaches and cannot be used for coaches outside of the programme.
You will be provided with an official template by Innosuisse that can then be uploaded in the Innosuisse online tool.
The certificate reflects remarkable progress achieved during the Innosuisse Core Coaching programme and it confirms that your start-up is ready for sustainable growth considering various criteria.
Companies with this award get increased publicity, are more attractive to potential investors and improve their access to additional events, initiatives and programmes.
No, the portion of the budget that has not be used cannot be paid out.
Last modification 16.01.2024
