Future of Health Grants to boost Digital Health Innovations (Switzerland)

Health is a fundamental human right, and digital health has the potential to transform how they deliver care, making it more patient-centered, efficient, and effective. In Switzerland, they are committed to supporting innovators who are developing digital health solutions that will shape the future of healthcare. They provide grants and access to expertise to help them realize their ideas.

The Future of Health Grant offers startups the financial and operational support they need at every stage—from concept inception to market validation. Beyond financial backing, the program offers access to a rich network of coaches, industry mentors, and paid specialists, also known as CxO as a Service (CxOaaS), who can augment the startup team. Together, they actively work with founders to accelerate growth through practical, hands-on solutions. The program bridges gaps in startup teams, ensuring personalized support through structured meetings, clear milestones, and continuous guidance.

Benefits

• Personalized coaching
• CxO as a service to augment their team
• Market feedback from a network of healthcare professionals
• Media exposure

Funding Information

• The grant is designed to provide financial assistance to startups (incorporated or not) at three different levels of maturity:
  • Idea level (CHF 10’000)
  • MVP level (CHF 30’000),
  • Market validation level (CHF 50’000).
• Startups can cumulate grants as they move through these levels for a total of up to CHF 90,000 in non-dilutive funding.

Eligibility Criteria

• The program is designed to support early-stage digital health projects, from individual PhDs still in a lab to seed-stage startups building their solution. These projects should have the potential to improve the Swiss healthcare system.

For more information, visit EPFL Innovation Park.