FIT Tech Grants

How to apply for a FIT Tech Grant? What are the steps in the selection process? Who should I contact? What are the key dates?
Find all the information here!

What is the process?

1. Application to the IER of your institute or university

See the support mechanisms of the institutes and universities below

2. Tech Grant coordination meeting to review applications

3. Invitation to pitch to the Selection Committee

4. Release of funds

FIT awards the grant to the IER which will be used to pay the salaries of the founders

To apply

For FIT Tech Grants, projects must go through the support mechanisms of FIT-accredited universities and higher education institutions. Please visit the following websites:

For an Innogrant (EPFL)
For an InnoTREK (UNIL-CHUV)
For a start-up grant (HEIG-VD)

Key dates

Important: in order for your application to be presented to the Selection Committee, you must have submitted your complete application before the application deadline.

Deadline for applications:

23 May 2025

25 October 2025

Selection Committee:

19 June 2025

23 Octobre 2025

See the calendar