Startups
AI Startups & Spin-Offs – For Founders and Entrepreneurs
UZH.ai and the UZH Innovation Hub offers a full support system to help AI-powered ideas grow from lab to launch.
Support for startups includes:
- Entrepreneur Fellowships: CHF 150'000, coaching, and infrastructure
- Innovation Grants: CHF 10'000 for early-stage validation
- GET-a-MATCH: find your technical co-founder or UZH research collaborator
- Venture advice: individual coaching for go-to-market
- UZH Startup label: credibility and visibility within the ecosystem
We help connect you to:
- Investors and funding opportunities
- Legal and IP advice
- Prototyping support and pilot partners
Startups in fields like language technology, neuroscience, robotics, and health AI are already emerging from our labs—your idea could be next.
How can UZH.ai support your startup?
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Tap into one of Switzerland’s leading comprehensive research universities
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Gain access to world-class computing infrastructure and top talent
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Connect with deep academic expertise and real-world problem orientation
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Collaborate across disciplines with leaders in responsible AI
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Build credibility through partnerships with trusted public institutions and hospitals
Whether you’re validating an idea, scaling a product, or exploring long-term impact, UZH.ai gives your startup the network, knowledge, and tools to grow.