New funding program: CSEM supports Swiss deep-tech start-ups
The Swiss research center CSEM has launched a new program called "Start-up Elevate." The goal of this initiative is to support young technology companies in Switzerland in their development. The program focuses particularly on so-called deep-tech start-ups, which often struggle with complex scientific challenges.
Many young companies fail in the initial phase due to the so-called prototype hurdle. This involves the difficult step of transforming a scientific idea into a market-ready technical product. This is where CSEM applies its expertise to facilitate founders' access to the necessary technical knowledge and infrastructure.
Through "Start-up Elevate," selected start-ups receive direct access to CSEM's laboratories and experts. This is intended to help companies accelerate their technological developments and bridge the gap between research and market entry. The support is aimed at strengthening the innovative power of Switzerland as a business location in the long term.
With this step, CSEM underscores its role as an important interface between academic research and industrial application. For the Swiss economy, the promotion of such technological innovations is of great importance, as it secures the country's competitiveness in a global environment.