BRIDGE Proof of Concept
Closes in 24 days
Applications close 2026-09-07.
Up to CHF 130'000 per year for 12 months, covering the applicant's salary and expenses directly related to running the project.
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds (SNF) und Innosuisse – BRIDGE
public · national
Deadline: cutoff — Two calls a year, 17:00 Swiss time. 38th call: 1 June 2026. 39th call: 7 September 2026.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.
Who can apply
- Sectors: deeptech, any
- Stage: idea, pre_seed
- R&D activity required
- Locally registered entity required
Early-career researchers: bachelor's/master's completed within the last 4 years, or PhD expected within 6 months, or PhD obtained within the last 4 years. Host institution must be a Swiss research institution. Individual applications only. Research-only projects are not supported. Gender equality and flexibility grants are available.
How to apply
- Secure a Swiss host research institution. — link
- Prepare the project description using the BRIDGE templates. — link
- Submit via bridge.mysnf.ch before the call deadline. — link
What you will need
- Project description (BRIDGE template)
- Host institution confirmation
- CV and publication list
Source. https://www.bridge.ch/en/proof-of-concept/ — checked 2026-08-14
"your salary, and expenses directly related to running your project"