On 16 October 2024 FIND hosted a workshop at Bernerhof, Bern, uniting academia, FinTech entrepreneurs, and Innosuisse. The event aimed to enhance awareness of Innosuisse's support instruments for FinTech, encourage science-based innovation in higher education, and promote best practices to foster growth in Switzerland's FinTech ecosystem.
The workshop focused on:
Building a shared understanding of FinTech applications eligible for Innosuisse funding
Increasing awareness of Innosuisse’s funding options among FinTech founders and academic hubs
Supporting science-based innovation in higher education through best practice sharing
Developing actionable recommendations to enhance FinTech innovation
Participants discussed Innosuisse’s funding structures and explored ways to improve academic and industry collaboration in FinTech. The workshop produced specific recommendations for strengthening Switzerland’s FinTech ecosystem.
The Executive Summary and Workshop Report are available for download, providing a detailed overview of the discussions and key outcomes.