Projects whose funding request does not exceed CHF 50,000 are subject to a simplified application process.
Criteria
Within the framework of small projects, only projects are supported which have ICT at its core (ICT research, ICT education/didactics, ICT innovation), and:
- Serve the preparation of a larger project (e.g. preparation of an SNSF or Innosuisse application), or
- Have the potential to have a national and sustainable impact
In particular, the following projects are not supported:
- Small projects that represent the continuation of a previously approved small project (no division of larger projects into a series of small projects)
- Continuation of projects that have previously been funded or rejected by another organisation such as the SNSF or Innosuisse
- Projects that represent a pure ICT application without striving for significant progress in the field of ICT research or education)
Due to the large number of applications, projects that formally meet all requirements must also be rejected on a regular basis. For the final prioritization and selection of the funded projects, other criteria such as application quality, assessment of the chances of success, diversification of the funding portfolio, etc. are taken into account. The foundation is autonomous in its funding decisions and there is no legal entitlement to funding from the Hasler Foundation. As a matter of principle, no correspondence is entered into about decisions. Legal recourse is excluded.
Submission of proposals
Proposals for small projects can be written in English or in German. For their submission the official form of the Hasler Foundation is mandatory:
Form for Small Projects (PDF)
This form also serves as a guideline on how to prepare the proposal.
Please proceed as follows:
- Download the proposal form and fill-in the form.
- Save the filled-in form on your computer. Do not click “submit form”.
- Prepare the required attachments as PDF documents.
- Combine the form and the attachments into a single PDF file.
- Register on our application website and complete your profile. Only then can you submit your application. Fill in the required fields and save your details. You can then upload the forms and attachments and submit your application.
- By submitting an application, you accept our privacy policy, which can be found on our website.
Applications submitted by e-mail or post cannot be considered.
Deadlines
No deadlines apply to the submission of applications that are not for small projects. The Hasler Foundation will in general reach a decision on small projects within 30 days.