Support for start-ups
The University supports the creation of start-ups by protecting intellectual property at an early stage and by granting favorable conditions for the licensing of technologies to start-ups created by researchers from the University. The Knowledge and Technology Transfer Service can help you finding non-dilutive funding to start your innovation project.
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Start-up Grant
A new start-up grant has been launched at the University of Fribourg!
This grant is intended for projects that have already received funding from BRIDGE or Innosuisse schemes.
Register here: https://www.unifr.ch/form/techtransfer/view.php?id=47739
Submission deadline: 1 December 2025
Important dates 2025/2026:
Registration opening: 30 September 2025
Submission deadline: 1 December 2025
Presentation (if pre-selected): 16 January 2026
The decision will be communicated by mid-March 2026.Please refer to Article 4 (Sections 1 and 2) of the Directives for detailed eligibility requirements.
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Proof-of-Concept Grants
Unlock Innovation with our Proof-of-Concept (PoC) Grants!
The PoC Grant supports technological feasibility and economic viability of innovative ideas.
Purpose: Prototyping, benchmarking, and identifying market opportunities.
Centenary fund 2x year up to 7’000 CHF
Submission deadlines: 1 March, 1 October
Research Pool 2x year up to 70’000 CHF
Submission deadlines: 31 January, 31 July
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FriUP
FriUP is the official support body for business creation in the canton of FR. Its mission is to advise anyone who wants to start a business and to support the most innovative projects.
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Student Venture Program
The HES-SO Fribourg, the University of Fribourg and Fri Up offer a support program for students who wish to develop their company or innovative start-up during their studies.
