As of September 25, the Innowwide Call 4 has officially launched. Innowwide is part of the Eureka Partnership on Innovative SMEs, co-financed through the European Union. The programme supports innovative start-ups and SMEs in assessing the viability of their research or commercial plans in global markets.
Each project can receive up to EUR 60,000 in grant funding to carry out a 6-month market feasibility study in cooperation with an independent subcontractor based in the target country.
Eligible target markets include Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania. Key objectives of the funded projects are:
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Assessing technical and commercial feasibility in the chosen market
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Identifying legal, financial, political, and cultural factors
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Evaluating local deployment models and further R&D potential
This is the first time Swiss organisations are eligible to participate in the Innowwide programme. It is a unique opportunity to validate international expansion strategies and build strong local collaborations.
More details and application materials are available on the Eureka website.
For questions, please contact eureka@innosuisse.ch.