Financing
start-ups and innovation
The canton of Fribourg offers a wide range of services for start-ups (innovation projects) in the form of financial assistance, loans and equity investments, expertise and networking.
Start-up in the bioeconomy?
The canton of Fribourg is offering a One-Stop-Shop with services and access to infrastructure for startups active in the bioeconomy, particularly those dealing with biomolecules.
Seed-stage financing
Up to CHF 250,000
Convertible loan
Up to CHF 100,000
A convertible loan of up to CHF 100,000 for pre-seed and seed-stage start-ups to kick-start their development.
Special terms for high-potential startups in the bioeconomy sector.
Some startups that have benefited from this seed loan: Bcomp | Gradesens | KANREY | Odytics | View the full portfolio
Non-repayable grants
Up to CHF 150,000
The canton of Fribourg’s economic development agency offers several non-repayable grants, awarded according to a project’s potential.
Research projects:
100K
Market development & intellectual property: 30K
Office space: 10K
Per job creation: 10K
growth-stage financing
Up to CHF 1.2 million
Once your project has been approved, the canton’s resources will support your scaling-up efforts.
Equity investment
Up to CHF 1.2 M
Capital Risque Fribourg invests up to CHF 1.2 million in growth-stage startups with a validated market, as part of a fundraising round.Some of the start-ups supported by CRF Bcomp | Bionomous | Bloom biorenewables | Cortexia | Epos | Rommz | Seprify | View full portfolio
High value-added jobs
Up to CHF 10K / job
The economic development agency supports the creation of high value-added jobs, up to CHF 10,000 per position.