Supporting the talented entrepreneurs of tomorrow in Western Switzerland

The Foundation for Technological Innovation 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

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.

9/19/2024

FIT supports two new innovative projects: TWIICE and Nexco Analytics

The Foundation for Technological Innovation is proud to announce two new loans to Twiice and Nexco Analytics. Twiice has been awarded a Tech Growth loan of CHF 400,000 for the development of its unique exoskeleton, and Nexco Analytic has been awarded a Tech Seed loan of CHF 100,000 for its software solution (Saas) to accelerate research processes in genomic analysis.

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Our actions for sustainable development

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

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