BRIDGE Request for Proposals: Basic research (Proof of Concept)

BRIDGE is a joint programme conducted by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and Innosuisse – the Swiss Innovation Agency. It offers new funding opportunities at the intersection of basic research and science-based innovation, thereby supplementing the funding activities of the two organisations. BRIDGE consists of two funding opportunities:

Have you earned your spurs as a young researcher and come up with an idea for developing your research results into a marketable product? And are you looking for an opportunity to test and refine your idea? Then BRIDGE Proof of Concept is just what you are looking for.

BRIDGE Proof of Concept helps young researchers to apply their research results and gain the confidence needed to make a market entry. The projects may target innovations of all kinds from all research areas. Bridge covers your salary and any costs that are directly linked to the execution of your project; max. CHF 130,000 per year.

• Who can ask for support? 

  • Your institution has assured you of their support for the duration of the project
  • You have gained research experience while studying for your bachelor’s or master’s degree, which you obtained no more than four years ago or
  • you are on course to complete your doctoral studies within the next six months or less, or
  • you are a working as a postdoctoral researcher, having obtained your doctorate no more than four years ago.
  • You submit your proposal as an individual and not as part of a group.

Read more here. 

Proposals deadline March 7, June 13, September 5 and December 5, 2022.