Supporting the talented entrepreneurs of tomorrow in Western Switzerland

The Foundation for Innovation and Technology provides financial supports to innovative projects at different development stages.

FIT supports projects in energy & environment, information & digital technologies, life sciences & health, precision industries, and nutrition & agri-food.

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Founded in 1994, FIT supports the creation and development of new businesses in the canton of Vaud and in Western Switzerland.

FIT provides support through several programmes:

  • FIT Tech, for high-tech start-ups,
  • FIT Digital, for digital start-ups with an innovative business model and strong growth potential,
  • FIT Food & Hospitality Vertical, for projects in the field of nutrition and hospitality,
  • FIT Impact, for high-impact low-tech projects.
In 2023, FIT supported 44 projects for a total amount of 4.85 million Swiss francs.

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News

10/30/2024

FIT celebrates 30 years of supporting innovation

Lausanne, 30 October 2024. 70 million francs of funding, nearly 6,000 jobs supported and 2.9 billion raised. These were just some of the figures presented at last night's event celebrating FIT's 30th anniversary. Bringing together over 150 people from the innovation ecosystem - universities, start-ups supported by FIT, partners, other support organisations, investors, etc. - the evening was an opportunity to look back at the successes and failures of the FIT. - The event provided an opportunity to look back on the highlights of the Foundation's history and its key role in Vaud's economic fabric, with speeches from State Councillor Isabelle Moret and Pascal Kiener, CEO of Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (BCV).

9/25/2024

FIT awards Tech Grants to four projects from EPFL and HEIG-VD

The Foundation for Technological Innovation (FIT) proudly announces four new Tech Grants: to Circelec, SafeShore and Zigzag Networks from EPFL, and SideLights from HEIG-VD. These projects address the key global issues of electronic waste, rising sea levels, efficient data transmission, and cyclist safety. With the support of FIT, they are set to pursue the development of their technologies.

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In a context where sustainable development and related issues have become paramount, the Foundation for Innovation and Technology is committed to supporting innovative ideas that contribute to a better future for future generations.

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