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PRESS RELEASES 2023
Three Geneva Startups awarded FIF Funding
The Fongit Innovation Fund (FIF) has awarded three Geneva-based life science projects for their groundbreaking innovations. A CHF 100,000 seed loan has been granted to TheraPPI Bioscience, whose technology addresses drug-resistant cancers and non-curable rare diseases.
Quatre startups de Genève récompensées par le FIF
Le FONGIT Innovation Fund (FIF) soutient quatre nouvelles startups à Genève. Un prêt de croissance a été accordé à Resolve SA pour sa plateforme de mise en relation entre emprunteurs privés et institutions financières. Des prêts d’amorçage ont été attribués à EarlySight SA pour ses outils de détection par imagerie dans le domaine de la santé et à DroneControl Sàrl pour sa solution à destination des services d’urgence. Enfin, un soutien a été accordé à ArtemiX pour poursuivre le développement d’une solution innovante pour traiter la maladie rénale chronique.
FIF supports Fluosphera, Kylys Aesthetics and Consulto
Fongit, the Fondation Genevoise pour l’Innovation Technologique, has just announced the latest beneficiaries of the Fongit Innovation Fund (FIF). FIF has awarded two Seed loans of 100,000 CHF to Fluosphera SA and Kylys Aesthetics SA respectively and a grant of 50,000 CHF to Consulto.
FIF Funding for three new Geneva projects
2023 has started strong for three Geneva based startups that have been awarded the Fongit Innovation Fund (FIF). This time one growth loan, one seed loan and one grant have been awarded to Plair, Endotelix, and Dr Beat Walpoth respectively for their incredible innovations.
PRESS RELEASES 2022
FIF Funding boosts five new projects
Five new promising projects have been awarded by the Fongit Innovation Fund (FIF). Three grant loans in the maximum amount of CHF 50,000 have been given to In-Teeth Technology, Planeto and RefFIT followed by a seed loan of CHF 100,000 each for Multiwave Technologies and Beekee.
FIF funding supports three women led deeptech startups
Fongit, the Fondation Genevoise pour l’Innovation Technologique, has just announced the latest beneficiaries of the Fongit Innovation Fund (FIF). For the first time, FIF has awarded a growth loan in the maximum amount of CHF 400,000 to iOnctura. EBAMed and Terapet receive each a seed loan of CHF 100,000.
Transmutex, V-Labs, GliaPharm and Deasyl get FIF Funding
Fongit, the Fondation Genevoise pour l’Innovation Technologique has announced the latest beneficiaries of the Fongit Innovation Fund (FIF). Four Geneva-based startups have each been awarded a seed loan of CHF 100,000: Transmutex, V-Labs, GliaPharm and Deasyl
FIF Funding for Diabeto, ORamaVR and Impaakt
The foundation supporting technological entrepreneurship in the canton of Geneva, Fongit announces the first three beneficiaries of the Fongit Innovation Fund (FIF) for 2022. Diabeto received a grant of CHF 50,000. ORamaVR and Impaakt each received seed funding of CHF 100,000 in the form of convertible loans.
Start-up: la Fongit veut rendre Genève plus attractif que Vaud
La Fondation genevoise pour l’innovation technologique souhaite attirer des contributeurs privés pour alimenter son fonds (FIF) qui sert à financer la phase initiale d’amorçage des jeunes pousses.
Unprecedented partnership to promote sustainable innovation in Geneva
The CCIG and Fongit are announcing an unprecedented partnership in favor of accelerating the process of innovation in the economy at the service of sustainable development with the aim of strengthening the attractiveness and competitiveness of Geneva.
PRESS RELEASES 2021
ABCDx, Neurosoft and HekeTiss supported by FONGIT Innovation Fund
The foundation supporting technological entrepreneurship in the canton of Geneva, FONGIT, announces three new beneficiaries of the FONGIT Innovation Fund (FIF). The two startups ABCDx and Neurosoft bioelectronics each received seed funding of CHF 100,000 in the form of convertible loans. HekeTiss SA received a grant of CHF 50,000. These loans aim to foster the scale up of promising companies from Geneva at the service of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
FONGIT Innovation Fund supports MagicTomato and Content Engine
The foundation supporting technological entrepreneurship in the canton of Geneva, FONGIT, announces two new beneficiaries of the FONGIT Innovation Fund (FIF), both receiving growth funding. MagicTomato received CHF 250,000 and The Content Engine received CHF 200,000, both in the form of loans. These loans aim to foster the scale up of promising companies from Geneva.
UNIGE and FONGIT strengthen startup support
The University of Geneva (UNIGE) and FONGIT are strengthening their collaboration. Companies hosted by FONGIT now have full access to the laboratories of the Science Innovation HUB of the UNIGE Faculty of Science. Furthermore, local start-ups can combine UNIGE’s INNOGAP grant with a grant from the FONGIT Innovation Fund (FIF) for a total of CHF 80,000. As a result of these collaborations, FluoSphera’s development is accelerating.
FONGIT Innovation Fund selects four start-ups
The foundation supporting technological entrepreneurship in the canton of Geneva, FONGIT, announces four new beneficiaries of the FONGIT Innovation Fund (FIF). The two startups GlobalM and Edaphos each received seed funding of CHF 100,000 in the form of convertible loans. FluoSphera and HeroSupport have both received grants of CHF 50,000.
First FIF beneficiaries are Adiposs and ZYTLYN
The foundation supporting technological entrepreneurship in the canton of Geneva, FONGIT, announces the first two beneficiaries of the FONGIT Innovation Fund (FIF). Adiposs and ZYTLYN, two deep tech startups based in Geneva, have both received seed funding of CHF 100,000 in the form of convertible loans.
Launch of the new Geneva innovation support fund
FONGIT announces the creation of the Innovation Fund in collaboration with the State of Geneva. This new financing fund is intended to support technological innovation projects at the service of sustainable development (SDGs) in the initial innovation phase. Endowed with an initial amount of approximately five million francs, over the period from 2021 to 2023, it aims to promote the acceleration of the innovation process of the economy and will contribute to economic recovery in this period of recession.
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