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BRIDGE Proof of Concept
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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.
Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Consortium | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | CH |
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.
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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