Promoting innovation. Shaping the future.

The Foundation for Technological Innovation STI has been supporting technology-based start-ups in the Espace Mittelland region since 2005. We accompany founders in the early development phase and help to turn ideas into successful companies.

There is particular potential in the research results of Bern’s universities. That is why the STI works closely with the Bern University of Applied Sciences and the University of Bern and connects start-ups with important partners from the fields of business and innovation.

Thanks to the strong support of the BEKB | BCBE, we make a sustainable contribution to the innovative strength of the region – for future-proof companies and attractive jobs in the Espace Mittelland region.

Track record

20 years of innovation funding

100+ funded projects

Over CHF 15 million paid out

Between CHF 50,000 and 150,000 per project

50 active startups in the portfolio

Revolving model: every franc funds the next idea