As part of the annual Swiss Innovation Platform "open-i" in Zurich in November, the "Swiss Technology Award" will once again be presented this year in three categories:
Inventors: You have achieved a breakthrough in your research or development work and are on the way to demonstrating the functionality of your idea with a prototype. Your focus is mainly on the area of technology and not yet so much on the business plan.
Start-ups: You have already started the implementation of your idea with an operational structure. Your technology or product is defined. Ideally, prototypes exist. You have thoroughly examined the financing, production and marketing possibilities and can present a solid business plan.
Industry Innovation: You are an established company with an existing and successful product portfolio. Through your R&D activities you are constantly bringing new, convincing solutions to the market, which lead to clear advantages in the area of economic and/or social/ecological sustainability. Through new technological developments, the use of new materials or processes and/or generally improved resource efficiency, you contribute to solving global challenges and open up new markets or conserve resources.
This award is the most prestigious recognition for innovation and technology transfer in Switzerland and promotes the innovation culture of the country. The application deadline is August 9th. Take advantage of this opportunity!
For more information on the benefits and value of the award, as well as the formal requirements, please click here:
