Gebert Rüf Stiftung is committed to advancing Switzerland's economic and social landscape by funding innovative and impactful entrepreneurial projects. Through its diverse areas of activity, the foundation supports the development and implementation of new technologies and educational initiatives.
Gebert Rüf Stiftung, established by entrepreneur Heinrich Gebert, is dedicated to enhancing Switzerland's status as a premier location for business and quality of life. Operating as a private funding agency under the motto "making science effective," the foundation backs entrepreneurial projects committed to tangible impact. With an annual funding budget of up to CHF 15 million, it facilitates the breakthrough of new technologies and fosters an entrepreneurial mindset through educational and transfer initiatives.
Areas of Activity
- Kick Program: Supports early-stage projects with high innovation potential.
- First Ventures: Provides assistance to bachelor's and master's students from universities of applied sciences in implementing their business ideas.
- InnoBooster: Accelerates promising innovation projects from universities and research institutions.
- Education Pioneers: Promotes innovative educational projects that prepare individuals for future challenges.
- Scientainment: Encourages new forms of science communication that combine entertainment with knowledge transfer.
- Eastern Europe: Focuses on collaborative projects that bridge Switzerland and Eastern European countries.
- Foundation & Switzerland: Supports initiatives that strengthen the foundation sector and Switzerland's position as a hub for philanthropy.
The foundation employs a structured, three-stage selection process for project funding, typically taking between three to six months from submission to decision. Transparency is a core value, with open communication about supported projects and the impact of its activities.
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