# BRIDGE Proof of Concept

**Funder:** SNSF
**Consortium:** No
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** CH
**Official call:** https://www.bridge.ch/en/OUlwVr73Qg55dJtK/page/funding/proof-of-concept
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

For young researchers (bachelor's/master's completed within last 4 years, or doctorate underway/completed <4 years ago) developing an application or service from research results. Individual applications only (not as part of a group). Host institution must confirm support. Open to all disciplines.

## Summary

BRIDGE Proof of Concept is an SNSF grant for young researchers in Switzerland to develop commercial applications or services from academic research results. Eligible applicants completed a bachelor's or master's degree within the last four years, or are pursuing or have recently completed a doctorate (within four years). This grant supports individual researchers across all disciplines translating research into market-ready prototypes or proof-of-concept demonstrators.

## Who should apply

- Young researchers within 4 years of a bachelor's or master's degree, or currently pursuing or recently completed a doctorate
- Researchers based at a Swiss host institution (which must confirm support)
- Early-stage innovators with a research result ready for commercialization or service development
- Individual applicants with a clear path to prototype or proof-of-concept demonstrator

## Key dates

- Annual call; verify current deadline on the BRIDGE website
- Single-stage application
- Individual applications only (not consortium-based)

## Tips for applicants

- Host institution support is mandatory; confirm commitment in writing before submission.
- Position your research result as a discrete, market-ready prototype or service, not a further research phase.
- BRIDGE emphasizes feasibility and clear use-case definition, avoid speculative or foundational science angles.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for BRIDGE Proof of Concept?

Researchers within four years of completing a bachelor's or master's degree, or pursuing or recently completed a doctorate, based at a Swiss institution.

### Can teams apply for BRIDGE Proof of Concept?

No, only individual researchers may apply; consortium and group applications are not eligible.

### What types of projects does BRIDGE Proof of Concept fund?

Applications and services derived from research results, including prototypes and proof-of-concept demonstrators ready for commercialization or deployment.

### Is the BRIDGE Proof of Concept call annual?

Yes, BRIDGE runs an annual call; check the BRIDGE website for the current year's exact deadline.

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