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 2024, FIT supported 49 projects for a total amount of 6.445 million Swiss francs.

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News

4/16/2025

C-May, Healium, Hikane and LittleCubes get FIT Impact grants

These four new projects from UNIL, H4, EPFL and ECAL have each been awarded a FIT Impact grant of 10,000 Swiss francs. C-May enables tuk-tuk drivers to convert their internal combustion engine into an electric motor by integrating an interchangeable battery system. Healium is developing Medicase, a compact and connected pill-dispenser designed to improve adherence to treatment. Designed for the visually impaired, Hikane is a compact device that attaches to any white cane and provides haptic feedback to signal the presence of obstacles. LittleCubes is a therapeutic tool designed to help autistic children develop their independence.

3/18/2025

Arkaiya, Hyswiss and WasteFlow receive support from FIT

FIT is announcing support for three new start-ups: two Tech Seed loans worth CHF 100,000 each to Arkaiya for its innovative nutrition system, and to Hyswiss for its novel system for growing leafy vegetables; and a CHF 50,000 Digital Seed loan to WasteFlow for its intelligent platform to improve waste recycling.

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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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