Future of Health Grant
Event details
| Date | 31.07.2026 |
| Hour | 11:00 › 12:00 |
| Category | Deadline |
| Event Language | English |
The Future of Health Grant is a support program dedicated to accelerating early‑stage digital health startups developing solutions relevant to the Swiss healthcare system.
Created by CSS and the EPFL Innovation Park, it combines equity‑free funding, expert guidance and access to healthcare stakeholders to help founders progress from prototype to real‑world validation.
For whom
- For early‑stage digital health startups developing solutions that can be applied within the Swiss healthcare system.
- Eligible teams may be based in Switzerland or abroad, provided their innovation is relevant to Swiss clinical, operational or preventive care contexts.
- The program targets founders at the prototype, MVP or early validation stage.
- equity‑free financial support at three possible levels (CHF 10k, 30k or 50k), depending on project maturity and needs
- teams benefit from structured coaching, industry mentoring
- access to paid specialists through the “CxO as a Service” model
- The program also facilitates real‑world validation opportunities with healthcare professionals, hospitals, insurers and ecosystem partners in Switzerland
The program operates fully virtually and follows a milestone‑based approach. Selected startups receive regular guidance from experts in digital health, business development and regulatory pathways. Each team works toward defined objectives, with progress reviewed at set intervals. The program supports founders in strengthening their product, business model and clinical relevance.
Program context
Launched in 2022, the Future of Health Grant is an initiative of CSS and the EPFL Innovation Park. Its mission is to accelerate the adoption of impactful digital health solutions by bridging early‑stage innovation with the needs of real healthcare systems.
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Practical information
- Informed public
- Registration required
Organizer
- Future of Health Grant, a programm powered by Fondation EPFL Innovation Park
Contact
- Mathilde Durvy [email protected]