It makes science effective by initiating impact-oriented innovation projects. With an annual funding budget of up to CHF 15 million, it supports the breakthrough of new technologies, but also to lay the foundations for an entrepreneurial mindset and a broad interest in innovation by funding educational and transfer projects.

Its funding strategy is currently based on seven areas of activity:

Kick Program

First Ventures: Support program for entrepreneurial students at UAS

InnoBooster: Accelerating Market Entry of Deeptech Spin-Offs

Education Pioneers: Pioneering projects for the school of the future

Scientainment: Reaching people with science communication

Eastern Europe: SASC – Swiss Agricultural School Caucasus

Foundation & Switzerland: Strengthening Switzerland as a liberal foundation location (Project applications are accepted by invitation only)