# Next-generation software and AI systems

**Source**: https://innovation.uzh.ch/en/offers/take-action/entrepreneur-fellowships/ef-digital-innovation.html
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**The UZH Entrepreneur Fellowships track «Digital Innovation» supports the foundation of startups****developing innovative products and service for our digital society.**

Innovators supported by the Entrepreneur Fellowship «Digital Innovation» will gain the skills, knowhow and network needed to become confident digital entrepreneurs.

## Startup projects supported

The program is open for entrepreneurial projects from any research domain. Proposed solutions may be based on a novel technology, software or an innovative application thereof.

Digital innovation include software or data/AI-enabled value creation, especially new digital applications of research, such as:

- AI decision support, language technologies, security/cybersecurity
- FinTech, InsurTech, LegalTech
- Digital health, logistics/supply chain, publishing/media
- Research software, data platforms, privacy-preserving analytics, automation tools

## Coaching

At the beginning of the project, the fellow will choose a coach from [our associated coaches](https://innovation.uzh.ch/en/enablers/coaches.html). This one-to-one coaching is focused to support on execution: validation, pricing, positioning, pilots, fundraising readiness.

## Entrepreneurship training

Participate in an entrepreneurship training to gain knowledge on developing a business model, IP strategy for startups, leadership and company building. Most trainings also provide valuable access to experienced coaches and investors.

Recommended start course:[Innosuisse Business Concept Course](https://www.startup-campus.ch/trainings/business-concept/)

## Infrastructure

Entrepreneur fellows are employed at the UZH and hence have access to all the IT and library resources offered by the university. The fellows in this track are encouraged to register as members of the [Digital soceity initiative](https://www.dsi.uzh.ch/de.html) (DSI). As a DSI member you get access to representative meeting rooms.

## Jury

Selected candidates will be invited for an interview with the expert jury.

**Jury members**

|  |  |
| --- | --- |
|  | **Bea Knecht**  *Founder Zattoo, Co-founder Genistat and Levuro*  [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/beaknecht/) |
|  | **Harald Gall**  *Professor for Software Engineering,***Jury head**  [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/haraldgall/) |
|  | **Anne Scherer**  *Co-founder of Delta Labs AG*  [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-scherer/) |
|  | **Constantin Overlack**  *Founder Omniwatt AG / Co-Founder Aeris Cleantec AG*  [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantinoverlack/) |
|  | **Claudia Witt**  *Professor for Complementary and Integrative Medicine*  [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-m-witt-aa1a72185/) |
|  | **Tobias Zehnder**  *Co-founder Webrepublic AG*  [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiaszehnder/) |

## Apply

- [Fill in the form](https://www.innovation.uzh.ch/en/offers/take-action/venture-boost.html)

  ### Step 1: Contact us

  Learn how this program fits your project and receive advice for next steps.

  [Fill in the form
  More about Fill in the form](https://www.innovation.uzh.ch/en/offers/take-action/venture-boost.html)
- [How to apply](https://innovation.uzh.ch/en/offers/take-action/entrepreneur-fellowships/application.html)

  ### Step 2: Application guidelines

  Read the application guildeines and download templates.

  [How to apply
  More about How to apply](https://innovation.uzh.ch/en/offers/take-action/entrepreneur-fellowships/application.html)
- [To the grants platform](https://uzhinnovation.grantplatform.com/)

  ### Step 3: Submit your application

  Create an account and submit your application on the grants platform.

  [To the grants platform
  More about To the grants platform](https://uzhinnovation.grantplatform.com/)

## Additional Information

### Digital Society Initiative

[More about Digital Society Initiative](https://www.dsi.uzh.ch/en/research/communities.html)

DSI supports researchers in their research and teaching on digital change.

### UZH AI

[More about UZH AI](https://www.ai.uzh.ch/en.html)

Connector for people and projects in AI.

### Unitectra

[More about Unitectra](https://www.unitectra.ch/en)

Unitectra supports researcher with intellectual property and license agreements. Contact them if you want to find out if it is possible to protect your results.