FIT is a non-profit organisation that encourages entrepreneurship, supports innovation and contributes to boosting the local economy by granting loans and grants to young companies. The funding is aimed at start-ups in Vaud and French-speaking Switzerland. In order to complete all of the criteria, projects must in some cases be attached to a university in the canton of Vaud (HES, EPFL, Unil, HEIG-VD...). FIT supports projects in energy & environment, information & digital technologies, life sciences & health, precision industries, nutrition & agri-food, and social impact.
The TOP100 ranking of Switzerland's best start-ups regularly sees FIT-supported companies at the top of the list. On average over the last 10 years, one in five start-ups in the TOP100 has been supported by FIT. In 2024, 26 FIT alumni start-ups are in the TOP100!
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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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