The program for start-ups and SMEs promotes projects with innovation potential that are associated with high risk but show great impact and disruption potential
The EIC Accelerator of the European Union serves as a model for the Swiss Accelerator. A maximum of 70 percent of the project costs can be funded. Applications can be submitted for projects with a maximum budget of 2.5 million Swiss francs and a duration of two years.
Companies go through a three-stage application process: Short Application, Long Application, and Interview. The deadline for the first stage ended on the last 10th of May of 2022, and the invitations for the second one have been sent in Summer, with a final deadline on 18th November 2022. The third stage is expected to take place in Q1-2023.
The deadline for the Short Application for 2023 has not been announced yet, but as soon as it is published, we will inform through our social media channels!
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