You can submit your application in English, French or German. The deadlines for submission are 1 March and 1 September.
Funding for your innovation project
Is your SME helping to protect the climate by developing new products and technologies? If so, you can apply for financial support from the Swiss Climate Foundation here.
Your SME must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible for funding:
- The SME is based in Switzerland or Liechtenstein and has a maximum of 250 employees.
- The SME is not a start-up in the initial establishment phase.
- None or less than half of the company's capital is in the hands of larger corporations or public sector organisations.
- The project will be implemented mainly in Switzerland or Liechtenstein.
- The project helps avoid greenhouse gas emissions.
- The project does not use hydrogen technology. Projects using hydrogen will not be funded until further notice.
- The project is not about increasing the efficiency of internal combustion engines or developing electric cars and lorries.
- The project is not about capacity building (learning about and raising awareness of climate protection issues); this includes carbon offsetting schemes.
More detailed information can be found under:
The Swiss Climate Foundation will contribute a maximum of CHF 200 000 and a maximum of 50% of the total cost. The expected subsidy is compared with the calculated CO2 savings, among other things. It is therefore advised to apply for the lowest possible amount.
Further financing options can be found under Energiefranken (in German).
Making an application
We welcome your commitment to the climate! To submit your application you will first need to create a user account on our application portal, where you will be guided through each step of the application process. You can also manage your applications on the application portal and submit your documents if a grant is awarded.
Innovation project application
MAKING AN APPLICATION
PERSONAL CONTACT
One of our advisors will contact you in order to get a detailed understanding of your project.
DECISION BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Board of Trustees of the Swiss Climate Foundation makes its decisions about applications in the spring and in the autumn.
DRAWING UP A FUNDING AGREEMENT
If your application is accepted, the Swiss Climate Foundation will draw up a customised funding agreement with you.
PROOF OF IMPLEMENTATION/PAYMENT
The funding amount will be paid out in accordance with the jointly defined milestones.
