From research to innovation: the BRIDGE funding program – New call for «proof of concept» projects by 02.12.2024

BRIDGE is a funding program of the SNSF and Innosuisse. Since 2017, it has been supporting projects bridging basic research and innovation. BRIDGE thus complements the other funding offers of the SNSF and Innosuisse.

Support is provided to researchers whose results have potential for an innovative product or service. However, further work is needed to clearly determine the potential. The BRIDGE contributions make this possible. In this way, they accelerate the transfer of research results into the economy and society.
Proof of Concept is aimed at young researchers, Discovery at experienced researchers from all disciplines. We are investing 105 million Swiss francs in BRIDGE projects between 2021 and 2024.
Elected by the SNSF and Innosuisse, the Steering Committee is responsible for the successful implementation of the programme. Its members come from research, industry and public administration. Operational management is entrusted to the BRIDGE Office. The Steering Committee has appointed two evaluation panels of experts to assess the applications.

What you get from BRIDGE

• Project funding for a duration of 12 months
• Coverage of salary and project-related expenses, capped at 130,000 Swiss francs annually
• Support for participation in Innosuisse’s Start-up Training program and the Assisted Patent Search scheme offered by the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI).
• Additionally, applicants are encouraged to explore Innosuisse’s Initial Start-up Coaching.

You can find more information under the following link