From research to innovation
The SNSF and Innosuisse jointly fund the BRIDGE funding programme. This enables researchers to quickly transform their results into products or services.
Choose the right BRIDGE funding offer
Proof of Concept
for young researchers
I am a young researcher and have an idea for developing my results into a social or commercial innovation. I am looking for the opportunity to test and refine my idea.- My Swiss research institution will support me for the duration of the project;
- I have gained research experience during my bachelor’s or master’s degree (either one of them obtained within the last four years); or
- I have completed my PhD within the last four years or will do so in the next six months;
- I am submitting my application as an individual.
Discovery
For experienced researchers
I am an experienced researcher and am looking for the opportunity to develop an innovative idea by exploring and implementing the innovative potential of my research results.- My innovation has a societal and economic impact;
- I am conducting research in a Swiss research institute;
- I have the skills required to lead a research project;
- I am submitting my application as a single applicant or as part of a small consortium (maximum of three applicants).