Accelerate your project

The Innogrant provides up to CHF 100,000 to cover the founder’s salary for up to one year, allowing you to focus full-time on building your venture.

During this period, your project needs to be hosted in an EPFL Lab where you will be incubating your spinoff. 

You may be a good fit for the Innogrant if:

• You have a clear startup vision based on a novel and scalable technology.
• You have successfully demonstrated your technology in a laboratory environment.
• You have market validation or traction.
• You have a clear roadmap for the next 12 months.
• You have strong support from a hosting EPFL lab.

The Innogrant is, first and foremost, a founder-focused grant. We look for individuals with the motivation, ambition, and ability to execute.

We also seek innovative technologies with the potential to create meaningful impact. What makes your solution unique? What problem does it solve? Why does it matter?

Finally, we look for compelling startup opportunities. Is there a clear market need? Is your plan realistic and achievable within the grant period? Can your project become a successful venture?

The first step is simple: tell us about your project by completing the Contact Us form below.

Our team will review your project and guide you through the next steps. If your project is a good fit, we’ll work with you to strengthen your application and prepare for the evaluation process.