Equity-free startup acceleration to scale business, extend network and create global impact
We have been working on developing industrial vertical startup accelerators with the ambition of creating a national and international innovation platform to provide tangible solutions. As a not-for-profit foundation, we support high-potential startups and innovation projects operating in specific industrial sectors. Our acceleration models are built on fostering interactions between startup, SMBs and corporates and leveraging the resources and networks that we have access to in Switzerland and abroad.
Future of Health Grant - season 9
For early-stage startups developing solutions in digital health
Starting September 2026
3 to 12-month program
Application deadline July 31, 2026
The Future of Health Grant provides an extensive support package designed to propel the success of early-stage digital health startups. This encompassing initiative includes up to CHF 90,000 in non-dilutive funding, personalized coaching, on-demand CxO services to enhance team capabilities, and invaluable market feedback sourced from a network of healthcare professionals.
Tech4Trust - season 8
For start-ups building the future of digital trust and cybersecurity
Starting October 2026
8-month program
Application deadline 30 June, 2026
This six-month Tech4Trust program is specifically geared to startups working in the fields of digital trust and cyber security. The aim is to get these businesses market-ready and revved-up for rapid but sustainable growth. It offers assistance to secure funding, start pilots and future-proof operations through first-class coaching, access to a wide network of industry experts, tailored workshops and informative events.
Tech4Regen - season 3
For startups addressing critical environmental and climate challenges
Starting March 2026
8-month program
Application deadline January 31, 2026
Tech4Regen is an acceleration program by EPFL Innovation Park addressing the breaches in planetary boundaries that threaten our economy. It identifies and supports disruptive startups and solutions through industrialization and business coaching, pilot projects, and international partnerships to enable large-scale deployment. The program fosters collaboration across scientific, financial, and business sectors to advance the transition to a regenerative economy.
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Active network of leading corporate partners
Get active fundraising support during the program
International development
With the support of Future of Health Grant, we’ve been able to accomplish key milestones in our product development, research and even legal roadmaps. The grant has provided not only financial support but also advisory, mentorship and networking. They’ve connected us with top-tier research institutions in Switzerland and France. They’ve also given us access to really insightful seminars and conferences.
Ali Badr
CEO at Kompanion Care
They've completed our programs
EmbrLabs - USA
By 2025, there will be 1.1 BN women in menopause, suffering from hotflashes. EmbrLabs has harnessed the body’s response to temperature via a wrist-worn bracelet to dramatically affect the impact of menopause symptoms. Embr Labs closed a B-round of 22million during the Tech4Eva program in 2021 and has received great international media coverage validating their product technology.
Muvon Therapeutics - Switzerland
A biotech spin-off from UZH with the mission to advance cell therapies for skeletal muscle regeneration, with the first indication: female stress urinary incontinence. The team is now fundraising 25million to develop further and start thir Phase II clinical trial and was also recently featured on the Top 30 In vivo’s 2022 Rising Leaders.
