Young entrepreneurs often start out with an idea and an initial mental picture of their customer. They would like to bring their product or service to market and need start capital to make this happen. Banks demand appropriate security before they will finance a loan, and it is perhaps still too early for (equity investor) venture capital. You have made the right decision in coming to us with your technological innovation.

The Foundation For Technological Innovation (STI) provides support for start-up founders with innovative projects based in the business and residential area of the Espace Mittleland region (Cantons BE, SO, FR, NE and JU). We offer early-stage financial in the form of interest-free support and coaching to develop and set up a technologically-oriented business. The STI’s goal is to guide innovative projects with market potential along the path to success.

STI Image brochure

STI Brochure for patrons  (only in German)