Innosuisse R&D projects

Innosuisse supports projects from all areas of research-based innovation topics. The assessment is primarily based on the degree of innovation, the scientific significance of the innovation, the market potential and the contribution to the promotion of sustainable development.

Companys must meet the following criteria:

• Your company or non-profit organisation adds value to the Swiss market and has a UID number.
• A research institution wants to be a research partner for your innovation project.
• You will bear any project costs incurred by your company and are prepared to provide the research partner with costs in the amount of at least 10% of Innosuisse’s funding.
• You focus on science-based innovation – the practical application of the latest technologies and findings from research.

• Eligible implementation partners have 500 employees (FTE) at most
• Their own contributions can be limited to a minimum of 30% of the total budget (instead of 50%)
• The cash contribution of the implementation partner can be waived

• Eligible projects are contributing to managing structural change
• Implementation partners have 500 employees (FTE) at most
• The participation in the project of a specialised consulting or engineering service provider is mandatory, its participation in the project can be of maximum of 30% of the total budget.
• The implementation partner’s own contribution can be limited to a minimum of 20% of the total budget (instead of 50%).
• The cash contribution of the implementation partner can be waived.

An FAQ section regarding the projects including a fact sheet for spin-offs with information about the necessary independence of research and implementation partners can be found on the Innosuisse website.