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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News

2/11/2025

Biped Robotics, Synature and Châtaigne receive FIT Digital support

The Foundation for Innovation and Technology (FIT) has awarded a Digital Growth loan of CHF 200,000 to Biped Robotics, a Digital Seed loan of CHF 50,000 to Synature and a Digital Grant of CHF 20,000 to Châtaigne. Biped and its harness for the visually impaired will be launching into new markets, Synature is finalising its biodiversity analysis tool and Châtaigne is designing an alternative to meal delivery services.

2/4/2025

FIT awards 5 new Tech Grants to projects from CHUV, EPFL and HEIG-VD

Five projects have received support from the Foundation for Innovation and Technology (FIT) in the form of Tech Grants: Bio-CapnoMAD from CHUV, Helix Robotics, MyJoint and Neurovia from EPFL, and Grenat from HEIG-VD will be able to continue developing their technologies with the backing of the Foundation.

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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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