Innovation projects of innovative Swiss SMEs with international partners.
Eurostars is an international funding programme supporting innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing market-oriented products, processes and services together with international partners. The programme is open to SMEs, large companies, research organisations and universities. There are no thematic restrictions.
Swiss applicants are encouraged to contact Innosuisse before submission for a formal eligibility check.
Eligibility
- Swiss SMEs leading or participating in an international consortium
- International collaboration with companies and/or research organisations from Eurostars partner countries
- Open to all scientific and technological fields
- Market-driven research, development and innovation projects
Funding
Swiss participants receive funding from Innosuisse according to the current funding regulations for international innovation projects. Detailed funding conditions and financial templates are available from Innosuisse.
Application process
Applications are submitted through the Eurostars online application system. Swiss applicants should consult the following documents before submission:
- Innosuisse funding conditions for Swiss Eurostars participants 2026
- Financial table template Eurostars 2026
- 5-year forecast template Eurostars 2026
Application timeline
- 9 July 2026 – Call launch
- 10 September 2026 (14:00 Swiss local time) – Submission deadline
- December 2026 – Evaluation results
Contact
Janique Siffert, Programme Manager
Marina Dorner, Programme Manager