Impact Funding Resources
The collaboration between the Swiss Data Science Center (SDSC) and the Canton of Vaud aims to generate a tangible and lasting impact on the economy and public community of the Vaud region. In this context, the SDSC supports collaborative projects in the field of data science, bringing together the strengths of academic excellence, companies, particularly SMEs and public actors.
Supported projects are awarded on a competitive basis through a call for projects, either to individual companies in the Canton de Vaud, established academic/industrial consortia or representatives of the cantonal public administration.
Supported projects are awarded on a competitive basis through a call for projects, either to individual companies in the Canton de Vaud, established academic/industrial consortia or representatives of the cantonal public administration.
End Date08 Oct 2025 Funding AmountUpto CHF 125k Funding Resource TypeResearch Grant
Funding ProviderSwiss Data Science Center
Research Grant
Swiss Data Science Center
Supported projects are awarded on a competitive basis through a call for projects, either to individual companies in the Canton de Vaud, established academic/industrial consortia or representatives of the cantonal public administration.
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https://www.datascience.ch/call-for-projects/call-for-vaud-projects#section-document
Each collaborative project must demonstrate significant impact potential, ideally (but not exclusively) in one of the following areas:
• Energy and Sustainability
• Health and Biomedical
• Social Impact and Digital Transformation
The support offered includes both human and financial resources, comprising the following elements:
• Direct Financial Assistance: Funding of up to CHF 125’000 will be granted to support the salary costs of the companies/consortia involved in the project.
• Human Resources Contribution: SDSC personnel will support the management and implementation of projects over a one-year period.
