Launch a Spin-off
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The Entrepreneur Fellowships support the creation of UZH Spin-offs.
| For | Master graduates and early career researchers with a strong motivation to create a startup based on inventions/research out of the University of Zurich. |
| Output | The fellowship provides time and resources to demonstrate proof-of-concept, develop the business model and gain commitment from funders and partners. |
| Input | Candidates for this program bring a research-based innovation, a promising value proposition and a clear plan for how to use the fellowship. |
| Program | Entrepreneur fellows will visit entrepreneurship trainings, get access to coaching and other resources to advance their projects. |
| Funding |
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Key dates
| Call | opens in February |
| Deadline for submission |
15 April (23:59 CET) |
| Funding decision | Mid July |
| Jury meetings | June 30th (Bio & MedTech) and July 1st 2026 |
| Project start | Within 6 months after funding decision |
The UZH Entrepreneurship Fellowships are funded by
Werner Siemens Stiftung
Hans Eggenberger Stiftung
Ernst Göhner Stiftung
