Opening 31.01.2024 | Closing 31.05.2024
The aim of this call for projects is to stimulate collaborative innovation in order to propose solutions for strengthening the digital security of small-scale entities, such as SMEs and local authorities, from risk assessment to intrusion analysis. It is being carried out in collaboration with the forensic section of the Vaud Cantonal Police.
We encourage academics, innovation stakeholders, and cybersecurity experts to join forces to address the scale of developments underway and contribute to the essential protection of small organizations against the increasing threats of cybercrime.
The objective of this call is to contribute to the development of technology building blocks and the creation of breakthrough methods and tools for security assessment, prevention, detection, and analysis of vulnerabilities and intrusions in systems and computer networks specific to small organizations.
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Call
Learn about the topic, its specific challenges and current issues.
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Kick-Off Workshop
Gain insights and deepen your knowledge in a session led by a key opinion leader.
Meet other players inspired by the call for projects. -
Pitch & Connect Workshop
Present your challenges and/or innovative ideas.
Identify potential partners for your project and/or offer your skills to support other projects. -
Selection Committee
With your partners, try to convince our jury and get funding.
Check your project fit
Grant amount
max. CHF 100,000 per project
Financing rate
max. 90% of eligible costs
Project duration
6 to 12 months (with flexibility)
Eligible costs
[ Human resources, materials and supplies costs of each academic and implementation partner
[ External legal and communication costs (up to a maximum of 10% of total eligible costs)
Conditions
[ Project led by a university staff member (EPFL, HEIG-VD, UNIL)
[ Collaboration between (at least) 2 universities and 1 implementation partner located in the canton of Vaud
[ Direct outputs/benefits to local economy and society
[ Valuable and (at least partially) disclosable results
Activate your Boosters $$$
Idea Booster CHF 2,500
Do you have an idea in mind?
Apply for a lump-sum grant of CHF 2,500 to help you formalize and present your idea.
Your idea will benefit from visibility and will be evaluated at the Pitch & Connect Workshop.
Setup Booster CHF 5,000
Your idea is approved?
Get an extra CHF 5,000 to hire your partners and set up the project.
Your efforts will be rewarded, whatever the outcome.
Contact us as soon as possible to get your Booster!
Follow our timetable
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31.01.2024 - Opening of the call for projects
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05.03.2024 - Kick off Workshop
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18.03.2024 - Deadline to apply for an Idea Booster
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02.04.2024 – Deadline for submission of ideas (1 pager + pitch video 2-3mn)
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12.04.2024 – Allocation of Setup Boosters
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31.05.2024 - Deadline for project submission
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14.06.2024 - Selection of projects and allocation of financial support
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31.09.2024 - Deadline for starting projects
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31.09.2025 - Closing date for projects
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10-11.2025 (to be confirmed) - Projects showcase event