Impact Funding Resources
Proof of Concept funding is for young researcher and have an idea for developing results into a social or commercial innovation. The funding helps for the opportunity to test and refine the idea.
End Date01 Dec 2025 Funding AmountUpto CHF 130k Funding Resource TypeResearch Grant
Funding ProviderBRIDGE Funding Programme
Research Grant
BRIDGE Funding Programme
Frequently asked questions: FAQ
https://www.bridge.ch/en/PKAgNFX4Bz0YSNHp/page/support/faq
The regulations set out in detail the criteria and general conditions that your project must meet.
Regulations
https://www.bridge.ch/media/en/5U6L1NqugsHUlqgt/BRIDGE_PoC_regulations_en.pdf
Checklist
https://www.bridge.ch/media/de/VUwiAxFculzlnT9s/BRIDGE_PoC_checklist.pdf
Who can apply for a grant?
• You gained research experience as part of a bachelor’s or master’s degree, which you completed within the last four years, or:
• You are about to complete your PhD within the next six months, or:
• You hold a PhD obtained within the last four years.
• Your Swiss research institution will support you for the duration of the project.
• You are submitting your application as an individual and not as part of a group.
Project requirements
• Your project aims to develop innovative products or services.
• Your project is based on the findings of your own research, or:
• Your project is based on the findings of research to which you made a substantial contribution.
• The research has been peer reviewed or backed up by other work.
• You will make a substantial contribution to the proposed project.
• You will work on your project independently, without receiving instructions from third parties.
• You will work full time on the proposed project.
