We are delighted to announce the next call for projects for the FIT Impact Grant. Organised by the Foundation for Innovation & Technology (FIT), this Grant of 10,000 CHF recognises low-tech projects that have a significant impact on social and environmental aspects.
Key Dates:
– Project submission deadline: Thursday, February 27, 2025, 12:00
– Pitch & selection by the jury: Thursday, March 13, 2025 from 8:00 to 12:00
If you are interested in this Grant, we invite you to prepare your application that we can submit to FIT. It should contain the following elements:
- Application form;
- Executive summary (1-2 pages) and presentation for the pitch to the Committee (about 10 slides);
- Development plan or simplified business plan (business model canvas or similar, max 5-6 pages);
- Budget (numerical elements, see provided template);
- CVs of the candidates;
- Evaluation form from the correspondent at the Haute École.
The application documents can be downloaded here: https://kdrive.infomaniak.com/app/share/177780/e06d257a-fa09-43b5-a931-69fdf1b22613/files/6509
For your information, the prerequisites are as follows:
Impact: Ability to demonstrate the positive impact of the project on social, environmental, and/or economic aspects.
Innovation: Ability to demonstrate that the project is innovative and can be replicated.
Support: The project following an entrepreneurship support program at a Vaud Higher Education Institution (EPFL, UNIL, CHUV, EHL, HEIG-VD, Institute and Haute École de la Santé La Source via H4).
Location: Capacity to create a legal structure (company, association, NGO) based in the canton of Vaud.
Status: Before incorporation or up to 12 months after incorporation or registration in the Commercial Register (all legal entities are accepted: SA, SARL, SC, associations, independents, and foundations).
For further information, please visit: https://www.fondation-fit.ch/en/loans-and-grants/our-support-for-start-ups/fit-impact
Do not hesitate to contact julie.bocquel@fondation-fit.ch for any further information or questions.