Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) is a key player in supporting startups in the Bern region. We help them develop their technological innovations and successfully position them in the market.
We firmly believe that providing support for startups offers added value for stakeholders, while making an important contribution to the development of the Canton of Bern and to strengthening Switzerland as a business hub.
Our expertise and resources are available not only to startups, but also to our students and staff, helping them to bring their ideas to life.
Are you looking to further develop your technical ideas? We are your partner of choice.
We provide comprehensive support in planning and implementing research projects that will help your startup grow, as well as access to the latest technologies, methods and infrastructure.
We help startups evaluate their technologies. A small-scale project is conducted to determine whether a technological concept is viable. The evaluation helps startups assess whether their idea can be implemented and provides them with concrete data to guide the next steps in development. The technology evaluation can then serve as a basis for launching a research project.
In order to assess the feasibility of a new idea, startups can apply to Innosuisse for an innovation cheque (preliminary study) worth up to CHF 15,000. This funding allows them to commission us to conduct concept studies and analyses of innovation and market potential and to assess the potential for collaboration with us.
Innosuisse helps fund science-based innovation projects that startups carry out in collaboration with us. Together, we develop innovative products, services or processes. An Innosuisse project lasts from one to three years.
Horizon Europe is the EU’s flagship funding programme for research and innovation, with a budget of 95.5 billion euros. The programme facilitates collaboration and enhances the impact of research and innovation in the development, support and implementation of EU policies and in addressing global challenges.
Student projects are a straightforward way to start working with us. Project assignments, bachelor’s theses and master’s theses can be carried out in collaboration with us. This gives you access to expertise from across our divisions. Your startup will also benefit from the specialist knowledge that our lecturers bring to the project. Collaborating with students allows you to identify and recruit potential employees while they are still studying.
We have a wide range of laboratories that can be used in collaboration with the respective institutes.
In addition, we have various office spaces available for startups.
We are proud of the many successful spin-offs that have emerged from BFH over the past 25 years. These spin-offs demonstrate our commitment to applied research and the high quality of our education while strengthening the Bern region as a hub for innovative technology companies and supporting the Swiss economy.
We collaborate closely with many key partners in the startup ecosystem. This helps us identify the best solutions for startups and promote their success. Collaboration with other organisations and companies helps startups gain access to valuable resources and networks and benefit from the experience and expertise of others.
Do you have a bright idea you would like to discuss or are you interested in what the BFH-TI has to offer and need more information? Then get in touch with:
