The workshop specifically targets very early to early high-technology entrepreneurial ideas from all fields and from all over Switzerland. Over 20 hours spread out over a bit more than a week,  the workshop participants answer 20 key questions regarding the commercialization of their idea through fast-paced sessions with support from experts, with whom they form a team simulating a start up environment. The workshop provides networking opportunities and prepares participants for the entry into the existing Swiss start-up promotion ecosystem. At the end of the workshop, participants leave with the business elements of their new venture well structured. Application is free of charge as well as participation for selected individuals or teams.

More info can be found on the workshop's website.
Also, check out the Voice of Experience video on YouTube featuring interviews with previous participants.

When: November 2, 15:00 - 19:00, On-Site in Bern. November 3, 6 & 7, each afternoon earliest from 13:00  and latest until 18:30 Online, November 9 09:00 - 18:30 On-Site in Fribourg
Where: 1.5 days in on-site & 3 afternoons online
Extended Application Deadline: October 3, 2023
Application Form:Link to Registration

Bench2Biz is a joint initiative of the NCCRs AntiResist, PlanetS, RNA & Disease, Automation, Bio-Inspired Materials, Microbiomes, Spin and MSE.

We acknowledge the generous support of the Institute of Intellectual Property and the Swiss National Science Foundation!

NCCRs are research instruments of the Swiss National Science Foundation.