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Academia-Industry Training in India

The Academia-Industry Training (AIT) India is an innovation-based funding instrument of the Leading House South Asia and Iran. It is open to 10 sciencepreneurs who would like to discover the market potential of their applied research project in India as well as their entrepreneurial potential.

About the program

The program allows young scientists to validate their innovative concepts in direct contact with peers, experts and business representatives in Switzerland and India. The objective is to enable researchers to gain a better understanding of the potential market viability of their research concept and thereby allow them to refine their concept accordingly. In addition, it allows them to expand their international network and develop their own entrepreneurial skills. The two most promising projects will win CHF 10,000 each to grow and internationalize their businesses.

Eligibility

The program is tailored for Master’s students, PhD students, postdocs and researchers from Swiss universities, universities of applied sciences, universities of teacher education, research institutes and centers of technological excellence with an applied project and growth opportunities in India. The program is designed to help discovering the potential of their early-stage startup.

Apply here by 23 August 2023.