For Students Support Programs

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Various external support programs offer students at the University of Bern the opportunity to further develop their ideas and turn them into strong projects with tangible social impact.

Further information on registration and program details can be found in the respective program.

bench2biz

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Bench2Biz is an SNSF-funded consortium of National Centers of Competence in Research. An annual workshop helps prospective entrepreneurs to determine the commercial value of their idea, assess its viability and move from the dream to the concept stage.

SEF.NextGen

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SEF.NextGen Future Entrepreneurs organizes camps for motivated young adults from all over Switzerland three times a year. Over the course of a week, participants focus on solving real business cases, benefit from intergenerational exchange and immerse themselves in the world of entrepreneurship.

Talent Kick

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The Talent Kick program offers support for the first steps of an entrepreneurial career path during your studies. For example, it provides co-founders with complementary skills. The highly selective inter-university program covers the last semesters before graduation.

Wave Fellowship

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The Wave Fellowship is offered by WeBloom. It provides targeted support for female students in Switzerland in the field of tech innovation. Over the course of three days, participants gain access to leading technology companies in Switzerland.


Further information on challenges and incubators can be found at: