​Swiss Accelerator: Call for Proposals 2023​

Swiss SMEs and start-ups that are established on the market and demonstrate above-average innovation potential can apply for direct financial support for innovation projects within the Swiss Accelerator programme. The Swiss Accelerator is a transitional measure for Horizon Europe in 2023, approved by the Federal Council on 24 May 2023. The implementation of this measure has been entrusted to Innosuisse, funded by the Confederation.

Innosuisse provides funding up to a maximum of 70 percent of project costs, while the remaining 30 percent is borne by the company itself. Each application for Innosuisse funding can receive a maximum of CHF2.5 million. SMEs and start-ups are required to go through a three-stage application process. For SMEs and start-ups already established on the market, the Swiss Accelerator accepts online short applications starting from 28 August 2023, until the submission deadline on 9 October 2023, at 12:00 CEST (noon).

Start-ups that have not yet entered the market can apply for Start-up Innovation Projects continuously, without any specific application deadlines or calls for proposals.