Switzerland is home to some of the world’s most prestigious academic institutions, including ETH Zürich, EPFL Lausanne, and leading Swiss Universities of Applied Sciences. Within this dynamic environment, groundbreaking innovations and entrepreneurial projects are born every day.
At CapiWell, we provide academic innovators, researchers, and founders with a platform to promote their projects and raise funds through donations and community support. For donors, this is a unique opportunity to support promising academic ventures while contributing to the next wave of innovation.
Why Support Academic Spin-Offs with CapiWell?
Empowering Innovation
We help students, researchers, and professors bring their ideas from the lab to the market.
Direct Community Support
Donors and supporters can contribute directly to the success of academic projects and become part of Switzerland’s innovation ecosystem.
Visibility and Outreach
Innovators gain access to a wider audience and can showcase their projects to potential backers across Switzerland and beyond.
Transparent Process
Pricing and risks are presented with complete clarity, both for project holders and donors. Each project is explained openly, with defined goals, budgets, and funding needs.
Rewards for Donors
Rewards are clearly defined in each project description. Contributions may range from simple support to active participation in the project’s progress and outcomes.
Industries We Support
Aligned with our “Startup Shares” asset, our platform supports fundraising for academic projects across some of the most impactful and fast-growing industries:
- CleanTech
- TechEngineering and Deep Tech
- FinTech and InsurTech
- Biotech and MedTech
- AI and Machine Learning
- Cybersecurity
- HealthTech
- AgriTech and FoodTech
- PropTech and Smart Cities
- Education Technology (AI-driven)
- Logistics and Mobility
- Real Estate
Key Advantages
For Innovators
Visibility, credibility, transparent funding conditions, and access to a supportive donor base.
For Donors
An opportunity to make a difference by supporting cutting-edge Swiss research, with transparent risks and the potential for meaningful involvement in projects.
For Innovation
Fuel for projects that strengthen Switzerland’s position as a global leader in technology and applied sciences.
