Bridge – Proof of Concept

A 12-month programme to develop your idea into a prototype. Apply before 16 June 2025.

BRIDGE is a funding programme run by the Swiss National Science Fondation (SNSF) and Innosuisse, that has been funding projects between basic research and innovation since 2017.

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.

Who can apply for a grant?

• 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

What you get from BRIDGE

• Fund your project for 12 months.
• Salary, and expenses directly related to running your project, up to a maximum of  CHF 130’000 / year.
• Support for your participation in Innosuisse’s Start-up Training programme. You can also apply Innosuisse’s Initial Start-up Coaching and take advantage of the services offered by the IP Academy of the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI).

⏰Application Deadline: 16 June 2025, 15 September 2025, 1 December 2025
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