turash/docs/business/funding/national/switzerland/innosuisse/PROGRAM_INFO.md
Damir Mukimov 000eab4740
Major repository reorganization and missing backend endpoints implementation
Repository Structure:
- Move files from cluttered root directory into organized structure
- Create archive/ for archived data and scraper results
- Create bugulma/ for the complete application (frontend + backend)
- Create data/ for sample datasets and reference materials
- Create docs/ for comprehensive documentation structure
- Create scripts/ for utility scripts and API tools

Backend Implementation:
- Implement 3 missing backend endpoints identified in gap analysis:
  * GET /api/v1/organizations/{id}/matching/direct - Direct symbiosis matches
  * GET /api/v1/users/me/organizations - User organizations
  * POST /api/v1/proposals/{id}/status - Update proposal status
- Add complete proposal domain model, repository, and service layers
- Create database migration for proposals table
- Fix CLI server command registration issue

API Documentation:
- Add comprehensive proposals.md API documentation
- Update README.md with Users and Proposals API sections
- Document all request/response formats, error codes, and business rules

Code Quality:
- Follow existing Go backend architecture patterns
- Add proper error handling and validation
- Match frontend expected response schemas
- Maintain clean separation of concerns (handler -> service -> repository)
2025-11-25 06:01:16 +01:00

5.7 KiB

⚠️ NOT SUITABLE FOR BERLIN-BASED COMPANIES
This program requires Swiss company/research institution (Swiss registration).
Requirement: Company must be Swiss or research institution must be Swiss.
See BERLIN_COMPANY_RECOMMENDATIONS.md for programs suitable for Berlin-based companies.


Innosuisse - Swiss Innovation Agency

Overview

Innosuisse is Switzerland's innovation agency supporting SMEs, startups, research institutions, and organizations in their research and development activities, with programs relevant to circular economy and sustainable innovation.

Managing Body

Innosuisse - Swiss Innovation Agency

Funding Type

Grants for innovation projects, research collaborations, startup support, and knowledge transfer

Funding Amount

  • Varies by program and project type
  • Support for national and international projects
  • Startup and scale-up funding
  • Research collaboration grants

Deadlines

  • STATUS: OPEN (as of November 2025)
  • 270 SME projects submitted in latest call (October 2025)
  • Continuous intake for many programs
  • Call-specific deadlines vary
  • Check Innosuisse website for current deadlines

Eligibility

  • Swiss companies (SMEs and startups)
  • Research institutions
  • Universities and research organizations
  • Organizations with innovation projects
  • Must demonstrate innovation and Swiss impact

Thematic Focus

  • Circular economy and sustainability
  • Innovation across all sectors
  • Green technologies
  • Digital innovation
  • Knowledge transfer between research and industry

Relevance to City Resource Graph

  • Innovation funding for industrial symbiosis platforms
  • Support for circular economy solutions
  • Startup and scale-up support
  • Research-industry collaboration grants
  • Green technology development funding
  • International collaboration opportunities

Application Checklist

Pre-Application Requirements

  • Verify Swiss company/research institution eligibility:
    • Swiss SME or startup OR
    • Swiss research institution/university OR
    • Organization with Swiss connection and innovation project
  • Use Innosuisse Guide to identify suitable funding
  • Review Support Offers for program selection
  • Decide between national vs international project:
    • National project: Swiss partners only
    • International project: Cross-border collaboration
  • Identify if startup support, innovation project, or collaboration needed
  • Note: High competition (270 SME projects in latest call)

Required Documents (varies by program)

  • Company/organization registration documents (Swiss)
  • Project description with innovation focus
  • Budget breakdown and funding request
  • Project timeline with milestones
  • CVs of key team members
  • Partnership agreements (for collaboration projects)
  • Research collaboration agreement (if involving research institution)
  • Market analysis and commercialization plan
  • Innovation impact assessment
  • Circular economy/sustainability relevance description
  • Proof of concept or preliminary results (if available)

Application Steps

  1. Visit Innosuisse Guide to find right program
  2. Review Calls for Projects
  3. Check specific program deadline and requirements
  4. Register on Innosuisse application platform
  5. Complete online application form
  6. Upload all required documents
  7. Submit before deadline
  8. Note: Prepare well due to high competition

Project Alignment Checklist

  • Project demonstrates clear innovation
  • Shows Swiss economic/social impact
  • Aligns with circular economy/sustainability themes
  • Includes knowledge transfer component (research-industry bridge)
  • Demonstrates commercialization potential
  • Shows industrial symbiosis/resource efficiency innovation

Program Selection Guidance

Post-Submission

  • Save confirmation and reference number
  • Monitor application status in platform
  • Be prepared for competitive evaluation (270+ applications)
  • Have additional materials ready if shortlisted
  • Prepare for potential interview/presentation

Application Tips

  • High demand - 270 projects submitted in recent call
  • Use Innosuisse Guide to find suitable funding
  • Focus on innovation and knowledge transfer
  • Leverage research-industry partnerships
  • Explore both national and international opportunities
  • Check for circular economy specific calls or programs
  • Important: Prepare strong application due to high competition