Swiss Researcher–Sciencepreneur Collaboration Grant (RSCG) 2026 Opens Applications: Up to CHF 20,000 to Support Innovation Partnerships Between Switzerland and Sub-Saharan Africa

The Researcher–Sciencepreneur Collaboration Grant (RSCG) 2026 is a funding initiative by the Swiss Leading House Africa to promote collaboration between researchers from Switzerland and Sub-Saharan Africa and science-based startups. It supports joint projects that transform scientific knowledge into innovations with potential societal or economic impact, with grants up to CHF 20,000 for collaborative activities and development.

Financial support up to CHF 20,000; opportunities for international partnerships, knowledge exchange, and potential future funding opportunities.

A project must include at least one Swiss partner and at least one Sub-Saharan African partner; the program targets researchers, sciencepreneurs and startups collaborating across Switzerland and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Applications are submitted through the F6S platform by the Swiss lead applicant; African partners participate as co-applicants; include venture description, project outline, pitch deck and optional two-minute video.