Innosuisse Innovation Mentoring

The path to innovation funding can be a jungle of choices and challenges. That’s where I step in. I offer personalised and practical support to secure the funding you need to make your innovation idea a reality.

How I can support you

Identify Ideal Funding Instruments and Project Partners: I identify suitable funding options and connect you with optimal partners for your innovation project.

Clarify Project Scope: I will guide you in defining the scope of your project to qualify for funding and ensure that your intellectual property is well-protected.

Craft a Winning Funding Proposal: I will aid you in developing a persuasive project proposal that effectively conveys your vision and maximizes your chances of securing funding.

Expertise

With a background in engineering and entrepreneurship, I bring a unique blend of technical and business insights. I’ve helped more than 70 businesses secure innovation funding from Innosuisse and Eurostars. Want to know more? Check out my LinkedIn profile.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are you eligible for Innosuisse support?

To be considered for funding for your innovation project, you must meet the following criteria:

Value Creation: Your project should demonstrate the potential to create substantial economic or societal value. This might include a scalable business model with new revenue streams, job creation, or a significant contribution to addressing societal or environmental challenges.
Implementation Skills: Your team must have the necessary skills and resources to execute the project and bring your products or solutions successfully to the market. This encompasses technical know-how, business acumen, and project management skills.
Degree of Innovation: Your project should feature a unique concept, technology, or solution that sets it apart from existing market offerings and the current state of affairs.
Project Quality: The overall quality of your project and its proposal will be assessed. This includes the milestones, timeline, budget, risk management, and intellectual property protection strategy.

Cost of Innovation Mentoring?

If you are a Swiss business that meets the outlined criteria and has fewer than 250 full-time equivalents (FTEs), you can apply for Innovation Mentoring financed by Innosuisse. By participating, you commit to actively engaging in the mentoring process, investing your efforts, and sharing necessary information.

For larger businesses, I offer my services on a fixed-price basis. Feel free to reach out for further details and to discuss your specific needs.

When is the right time to start with Innovation Mentoring?

It’s best to start as soon as you are ready to commit and put in the work for the mentoring. Engaging in mentoring at an early stage allows you to effectively evaluate the viability of your idea and identify the most suitable funding options, ultimately saving you both time and money.

Funding Instruments and grants I can support you with?

I have successfully supported in securing over 70 successful innovation funding grants, including Innosuisse Innovation Projects, Innosuisse Innovation Checks, Start-up Innovation Projects (SIP), Eurostars Calls, Bilateral Calls, and various sector-specific grants.

Companies and research institutions I work with?

I work with a select group of businesses with a significant potential for value creation and where my support can make a difference. I mainly work with tech startups and SMEs committed to reshaping the status quo, tackling significant challenges, and driven by cutting-edge R&D.

My expertise spans various sectors, I focus on integrating advanced technologies into areas like e-health, MedTech, sustainability, and education.

I facilitate connections between companies and top research institutions across Switzerland, ensuring that geographical location is never a barrier to achieving outstanding outcomes.

Additionally, I overcome language barriers effortlessly, speaking English, German/Swiss German, French, and Spanish, along with a basic understanding of Italian.

Are you a researcher seeking support?

My services are primarily aimed at businesses. If you’re involved in an innovation project with an industrial partner, I encourage you to recommend them to reach out to me first. Together, we can evaluate the potential for a successful collaboration.

Ready to collaborate?

I’m eager to learn about your business and what drives your pursuit of innovation funding and mentoring. Understanding your goals will help us tailor our collaboration for success.

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