Launch a Spin-off
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The Entrepreneur Fellowships support the creation of UZH Spin-offs.
| For | Master graduates and early career researchers with a strong motivation to create a startup based on inventions/research out of the University of Zurich. |
| Output | The fellowship provides time and resources to demonstrate proof-of-concept, develop the business model and gain commitment from funders and partners. |
| Input | Candidates for this program bring a research-based innovation, a promising value proposition and a clear plan for how to use the fellowship. |
| Program | Entrepreneur fellows will visit entrepreneurship trainings, get access to coaching and other resources to advance their projects. |
| Funding | - CHF 100’000 for 12 months - CHF 150'000 for 18 months (Bio & MedTech) |
Innovations supported in three tracks
### Digital Innovation
Next-generation software and AI systems
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### Sustainable Society
Solutions for environmental & societal challenges
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### Bio & MedTech
Breakthrough therapies and tools
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### Step 1: Contact us
Learn how this program fits your project and receive advice for next steps.
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### Step 2: Application guidelines
Read the application guidelines and download templates.
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### Step 3: Submit your application
Create an account and submit your application on the grants platform.
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Key dates
| Call | opens in February |
| Deadline for submission | 15 April (23:59 CET) |
| Funding decision | Mid July |
| Jury meetings | June 30th (Bio & MedTech) and July 1st 2026 |
| Project start | Within 6 months after funding decision |
Donations for the next generation of entrepreneurs
The UZH Entrepreneur Fellowships are made possible thanks to generous donations by the Werner Siemens Stiftung,Hans Eggenberger Stiftung and Ernst Göhner Stiftung.
\ UZH Foundation is responsible for findingsupport for the University of Zurich’s strategic priorities.
Additional Information
Contact
Eva Maria Håkanson \ Lead UZH Entrepreneur Funding
Claudia Masur\ Support UZH Entrepreneur Funding
Meet the fellows
Sparkling Research 2025: Honored Entrepreneur Fellows
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UZH spin-off?
A company founded on inventions/research out of the University of Zurich to develop new technologies, products and services.