Future of Health Grant

Future of Health Grant represents a collaborative initiative established in 2022 through a partnership between EPFL Innovation Park and CSS Insurance. This comprehensive support program delivers both financial resources and operational assistance to healthcare startups throughout their development journey, spanning from initial concept development through to market validation phases. The grant program distinguishes itself by offering a holistic approach to startup nurturing, recognizing that emerging healthcare ventures require more than just capital to succeed in today's competitive landscape.

What truly sets this program apart is its extensive network of specialized expertise made available to grant recipients. Participating startups gain privileged access to industry coaches, seasoned mentors, and specialized professionals through the innovative CxO as a Service (CxOaaS) model. This approach allows early-stage companies to benefit from executive-level talent in critical areas such as operations, marketing, finance, and technology without the prohibitive costs of full-time hires, effectively addressing skill gaps that commonly hinder growth in nascent healthcare ventures.

The program employs a hands-on methodology focused on tangible outcomes and practical solutions. Rather than simply providing funding and occasional check-ins, the Future of Health Grant team works collaboratively with founders to accelerate growth trajectories through structured interventions. This partnership approach includes regular strategic meetings, clearly defined milestone frameworks, and continuous guidance tailored to each startup's specific challenges and opportunities within the healthcare innovation ecosystem. The program particularly excels at identifying and addressing operational weaknesses before they become significant obstacles.

Since its inception, the grant program has established itself as a significant catalyst for healthcare innovation in Switzerland's vibrant startup ecosystem. By combining the technical excellence and innovation heritage of EPFL with CSS Insurance's deep healthcare industry knowledge, the Future of Health Grant creates a uniquely powerful launchpad for promising healthcare technologies. The program's structured methodology ensures startups receive personalized support calibrated to their specific development stage, whether they're refining their initial value proposition, conducting clinical validations, or preparing for market entry and scale-up activities.