Start-up and business creation | canton of Fribourg

Start-up & business creation hub

Let's grow your ideas.

Fri Up is the official body of the canton of Fribourg supporting start-ups and anyone who wants to set up a business in the canton. Business coaching, access to cantonal funding, infrastructure and laboratories, networking and introductions.

Fri Up in 2025

A year with Fri Up

29 Start-ups supported 449 Business creation consultations 70 Introductions for start-ups

Where to start

Two types of support,two ways in

A start-up develops its business model on the basis of an innovation.

Start-up support

You are looking for the right business model, preparing a fundraising round or want to accelerate your growth. Our business coaches challenge your project, advise you along the way, activate the Fri Up network and give you access to the canton's funding instruments.

Criteria: an innovation, growth potential and a registered office (current or planned) in the canton of Fribourg.

Business creation support

Where do I start? Does my idea hold up? Which legal form? No matter what stage your project or new business is in, our business coaches are here to help you move forward and overcome any challenges you're facing, during a free consultation.

Les entretiens-conseils ont lieu en ligne ou dans l'un de nos bureaux à Fribourg, Morat, Bulle ou Bossonnens.

Seed-stage acceleration | Pre-scaling