First Ventures – Proof and Validate (early-stage)
Early-stage grant tiers under Gebert Rüf Stiftung's First Ventures programme for UAS bachelor's/master's students or recent graduates (within 6 months) developing an innovative business idea. 'Proof' grants provide CHF 25,000 and 'Validate' grants provide CHF 50,000; amounts can be cumulated up to a maximum of CHF 150,000 per project. Offered by Gebert Rüf Stiftung; awards $25K – $50K; applications due December 1, 2026.
Key Facts
- Funder
- Gebert Rüf Stiftung
- Award amount
- $25K – $50K
- Deadline
- December 1, 2026
- Geography
- Switzerland
- Status
- Open
About This Grant
Early-stage grant tiers under Gebert Rüf Stiftung's First Ventures programme for UAS bachelor's/master's students or recent graduates (within 6 months) developing an innovative business idea. 'Proof' grants provide CHF 25,000 and 'Validate' grants provide CHF 50,000; amounts can be cumulated up to a maximum of CHF 150,000 per project. Includes individually tailored coaching to help launch a startup.
Full requirements and application instructions: official listing.
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