Supporting the talented entrepreneurs of tomorrow in Western Switzerland

The Foundation for Innovation and Technology provides financial supports to innovative projects at different development stages.

FIT supports projects in energy & environment, information & digital technologies, life sciences & health, precision industries, and nutrition & agri-food.

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Founded in 1994, FIT supports the creation and development of new businesses in the canton of Vaud and in Western Switzerland.

FIT provides support through several programmes:

FIT Tech, for high-tech start-ups,
FIT Digital, for digital start-ups with an innovative business model and strong growth potential,
FIT Food & Hospitality Vertical, for projects in the field of nutrition and hospitality,
FIT Impact, for high-impact low-tech projects.

In 2023, FIT supported 44 projects for a total amount of 4.85 million Swiss francs.

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11/27/2024

FIT supports the innovations of TofuPilot, Badger and DiploTools

The Foundation for Innovation and Technology (FIT) has announced its support for three new Vaud-based start-ups. TofuPilot is receiving a Digital Seed loan of CHF 50,000 for its open-source kit and analysis platform, which enable manufacturers to deploy high-performance, affordable test systems. Badger has been awarded a Digital Grant of CHF 20,000 for its loyalty card digitisation platform, as has DiploTools and its specialised software for the diplomatic sector.

11/19/2024

FIT supports 4 new innovative projects with FIT Impact Grants

Birds&co and its floating platform for bird nesting, Gynecare+ and its innovative outfit to transform the experience of gynaecological examinations, TOCx and its digital platform for the care of patients suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorders, and the Slostr sustainable travel community tool. In all, four innovative projects from EPFL, H4 and UNIL's UCreate programme have received support from FIT, each receiving a FIT Impact Grant worth CHF 10,000.

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In a context where sustainable development and related issues have become paramount, the Foundation for Innovation and Technology is committed to supporting innovative ideas that contribute to a better future for future generations.

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