Academia-Industry Training (AIT) Nepal

AIT Nepal provides the support you need to navigate the innovation ecosystems in both Nepal and Switzerland, bringing your solution closer to market readiness.

After this course you will have

AIT Nepal fosters the development of sciencepreneurs by equipping them with the necessary tools and expertise.

What's in it for you?

Participate in two fully funded weeks in Nepal and in Switzerland
Compete for CHF 5,000 to take your next step toward international success
Join a vibrant community of sciencepreneurs
Build your international network

Course Programme

The first edition of the program comprises the following elements:

Application deadline: May 31, 2026
Apply here
Jury day: July 6, 2026
5 Swiss-based startups will be selected out of all applications in a competitive virtual pitching session.
Kick-off seminary: September 3, 2026
Seminary in Switzerland: September 21 to 25, 2026
Seminary in Nepal: March 8 to 12, 2027

Requirements

The program is open to Swiss-based researchers (this includes professors, senior scientists, postdocs, and PhD students) or master’s students

of a Swiss federal or cantonal university, university of applied sciences, university of teacher education, or public research institute across all scientific disciplines and fields of research (please check the eligible institutions in our overview),
with a startup idea, or
who have founded or co-founded an early-stage, science-based startup or spin-off.