Gebert Rüf Foundation – First Ventures
Gebert Rüf Stiftung – First Ventures
Closes in 18 days
Applications close 2026-09-01.
Grant from the foundation's annual funding budget of up to CHF 15 million across seven action fields. Programme-specific ceilings are set in each programme's guidelines; InnoBooster grants of up to CHF 150'000 are referenced by Venture Kick.
Gebert Rüf Stiftung
private · national
Deadline: cutoff — Next submission deadline 1 September 2026. Decisions typically take three to six months from submission, though some programmes run an accelerated process of about one month.
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
- micro enterprises
- Sectors: deeptech, health, any
- Stage: idea, pre_seed, seed
- R&D activity required
- Locally registered entity required
Bachelor and master students at Swiss universities of applied sciences turning their thesis project into a venture. Projects are judged on originality, relevance and effectiveness. Swiss connection required.
How to apply
- Check the programme guidelines and confirm fit with the action field. — link
- Submit the application by the deadline. — link
- Assessment and funding decision.
What you will need
- Project proposal
- Budget
- CVs
Source. https://www.grstiftung.ch/de.html — checked 2026-08-14
"an annual funding budget of up to CHF 15 million"