ETH Pioneer Fellowship 2027

The ETH Pioneer Fellowship 2027 is a funded entrepreneurship and startup incubation fellowship hosted by ETH Zurich. It supports entrepreneurial Master’s students, Ph.D. candidates, and researchers who want to commercialize research-based technologies through incubation, funding, coaching, and mentoring over 12 to 18 months. It offers two tracks: Deep-Tech Incubation Program and Global Development Incubation Program, with substantial funding and access to ETH Zurich resources and an international network.

Funding for the fellowship period, entrepreneurial coaching and mentoring, professional entrepreneurship training, support from an ETH Zurich host professor, access to Switzerland’s startup ecosystem, and a path to launching an ETH spin-off.

ETH Zurich Master’s students, Ph.D. students and researchers who want to commercialize their research-based technologies.

Apply through the official ETH Zurich Pioneer Fellowship portal; select a track, prepare required documents, and submit the online application before the deadline.