For innovative and entrepreneurial projects
In this section you will find various contact points that offer advice on innovation and entrepreneurship. By asking the right questions, a coach helps you to reflect on various aspects of your business idea, recognize weaknesses and identify the next steps.
Advice directly at the university
The Innovation Office offers personalized advice and feedback on innovation ideas and projects, relevant funding options, support programs in the ecosystem and how to lay the foundation for an successful spinoff to students and researchers of the University of Bern and the Inselspital.
Innovation-Coaching for Bernese Startups and SMEs
be-advanced AG supports Bernese entrepreneurs with needs-oriented innovation coaching in all phases of the company life cycle: from free startup consulting to the three-stage startup program (Challenge, Evolve, Highflyer) to individual startup coaching.
Swiss Innovation Agency
Innosuisse offers a large network of coaches, incl. specialist coaches on matters such as intellectual property and financial planning. The coaching program is structured into three parts: Initial Coaching (focus on business model), Core Coaching (developing business traction), and Scale-up Coaching (growth strategy).
Sitem Startup Club MedTech Booster Program
As part of the MedTech Booster Program, Sitem Startup Club offers young companies in MedTech and related life science fields (biotech, digital health, in-vitro diagnostics) tailored consulting packages, among other support options.