BRIDGE Call for Applications: Proof of Concept grants (for young researchers)

BRIDGE is calling for applications for the Proof of Concept grants. This funding scheme fosters the further development of scientific results to evaluate their market and/or societal potential. It supports researchers on their way to entrepreneurship or their efforts to implement and apply their research results with an economic and/or societal partner. Proof of Concept is aimed at young researchers.

Eligibility:

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.

Funding details:

12 months duration.
Funds will cover your salary, and expenses directly related to running your project up to a maximum of 130,000 Swiss francs a year.
Support for your participation in Innosuisse’s Start-up Training programme. It is recommended that you apply to Innosuisse’s Initial Start-up Coaching and that you take advantage of the services offered by the IP Academy of the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI).

BRIDGE Call for Applications: Proof of Concept grants (for young researchers)

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