Opportunities
Fondation des HUG – Call For Projects
Thanks to the generous support of a private Geneva-based foundation, the Fondation privée des HUG is launching five new calls for projects in 2026, with a total funding envelope of CHF 10 million. This major initiative aims to support projects led by teams from the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and the Faculty of Medicine at…
Read MoreAge Innovation Prize
Apply before 14 June 2026 for the Age Innovation Prize of the Institute for Ageing Research IAF in partnership with the Age-Stiftung. This Switzerland-wide competition promotes innovative ideas that deal with the challenges of age(ing). It honours innovative technological (AgeTech) and social projects that promote the independence, social inclusion, quality of life and health of…
Read MoreTenity Health Innovation Programme
Apply before 10 April 2026 for the Tenity Health Innovation Programme in partnership with Novartis Türkiye The Health Innovation Programme, led by Novartis Türkiye with the strategic partnership of Swiss Embassy and MEXT, and in collaboration with Tenity, is an 8-week innovation initiative bringing together entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of health technologies today.…
Read MoreSwiss HLG Start-Up Initiative
If you are an early-stage biotech entrepreneurs, apply before 12 April 2026 for the Swiss HLG Start-Up initiative in partnership. Swiss HLG, in partnership with Johnson & Johnson & BaseLaunch, is launching the 4th Annual Swiss HLG Startup Initiative—an educational and mentoring programme designed specifically for early‑stage healthcare and biotech entrepreneurs. What you’ll gain Participation: Free of charge (travel costs covered…
Read MoreSwitzerland – Australia Call For Proposals
Apply before 17 June 2026, the SNSF and the Australia National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) are launching a call for proposals in the field of AI-supported healthcare. This call for joint research projects (JRPs) allows researchers in Switzerland to collaborate with academic partners in Australia. The theme of this collaboration is: artificial intelligence…
Read MoreSwitzerland-South Korea Call For Projects
Swiss and South Korean participants are invited to submit proposals, before 30 June 2026, for joint projects in the research and development of innovative applications and products with strong commercial potential in Switzerland and South Korea. This call for projects is open to Swiss and South Korean partners. It aims to encourage innovation, in the…
Read MoreCAS Personalized Molecular Oncology
Registration is open for the Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Personalized Molecular Oncology (PMO) — 2026–2027 session! Are you a biologist, bioinformatician, pathologist, or clinician working in oncology or precision medicine?Want to better understand how patients’ molecular profiles are generated and interpreted using cutting-edge technologies such as next-generation sequencing and targeted therapies? This programme…
Read MoreFENRIV Research Award
Apply before 1 September 2026 for the Egon Naef Foundation for In Vitro Research’s Research Award The Egon Naef Foundation for In Vitro Research’s Research Award for Alternative Methods aims to contribute to a significant reduction in the number of laboratory animals. The E. Naef Foundation was established in 1998 with the aim of encouraging…
Read MoreEuropean Academy of Neurology – Start-up Corner
Startups in neurological field can showcase their advancements at the 12th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) in Palexpo Geneva from 27 – 30 June. The EAN Congress is one of the leading neurology events worldwide, a hybrid annual meeting uniting clinicians, researchers, educators, industry partners, residents, students, and patient representatives for four…
Read MoreOncology Research Award – Swiss Cancer Institute, Atellas Pharma & Astra Zeneca
Apply before 27 April 2026 for the Swiss Cancer Institute / Astellas Pharma & AstraZeneca Translational GU‑Oncology Research Award 2026 Are you conducting translational research in genitourinary (GU) oncology? This is your opportunity to propel your work forward!The Swiss Cancer Institute, together with Astellas and AstraZeneca, is awarding CHF 10,000 to support an outstanding translational…
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