Finance your collaborative innovation projects in the canton of Fribourg with the support of the New Regional Policy (NPR) grants

What is an NPR Collaborative Project?

An NPR (New Regional Policy) collaborative project is an applied research initiative in which an academic partner places its expertise at the service of companies to help them grow through technological innovation, while fostering collaboration between complementary businesses.

Key Conditions

Consortium: 1 academic partner + minimum 3 industrial partners
NPR grant: up to 65% of project costs (max. 150 KCHF)
Industrial contribution: 35% of the total budget
- Minimum 20% in cash
- Minimum 15% in-kind contributions (work time, equipment, etc.)

Benefits for Companies

💡 Leverage effect: raise funds with a limited contribution from industrial partners
🎓 Access to academic expertise: benefit from research resources and technical skills not available internally
🚀 Future competitive advantage: develop new technological innovations to strengthen market position
🤝 New synergies: create novel value chains and business opportunities among consortium members

INNOSQUARE, dedicated support for NPR collaborative projects

INNOSQUARE supports you throughout the entire process, from project design to submission, to ensure a solid and compliant proposal in line with NPR requirements.
As the official facilitator, InnoSquare helps set up ambitious collaborative projects and maximizes your chances of securing funding.

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