[ Wyss Center for Bio and Neuroengineering | Research funding ]

The Wyss Center is a translational research center that accelerates the development of neurotechnology research into clinical solutions for human benefit.
 
The Wyss Center welcomes informal inquiries, from anywhere in the world, about projects that could complement its existing programs and make full use of the Wyss center’s research platforms and human resources (e.g. neuroscientists, engineers…).
 
It supports projects as far as:

• proof of principle in human trials and then
• exit prior to commercialization (incl. licensing, joint ventures, sale or spin out as a startup).

• Movement restoration – Bionic nervous system to restore hand function, communication and walking.
• Stroke rehabilitation – Precision stroke rehabilitation with novel integrated neurotechnology and robotics.
• Brain circuits – A minimally invasive diagnostic and therapy platform for epilepsy, dyslexia and tinnitus.
• Advanced technology projects:
  • Flexible electrodes.
  • Brain on a chip – High throughput in vitro human ‘mini-brains’ for testing new microelectrode materials and geometries.
  • Geneva array – novel multielectrode interface.

• The project must fill a technical need in an existing Wyss program
• Is ready to translate into clinical technology
• Established design or proof of concept
• Freedom to operate without infringing existing IP

• Submit your Letter of Intent all year round to [email protected].
• Submission of a full application is by invitation only (2 weeks after receipt of the LoI).
  • Specify 6 realistic and achievable monthly milestones.
  • Ethical clearance is checked by both the Wyss Center and EPFL Research Office.