Apply for spin-off recognition
"ETH spin-off" is a label which the Vice-President of Knowlegde Transfer and Corporate Relations awards. Future spin-offs with an affiliation to ETH Zurich can apply for the label.
Criteria
Founding entrepreneurs can apply for the spin-off label when the requirements are met. Criteria are among others:
- The start-up company commercializes technology, software or knowhow from ETH Zurich.
- At least one founder is affiliated to ETH Zurich (e.g. former ETH employee or ETH Alumnus/Alumna).
- The business case should be sound and have an impact on the Swiss economy.
The Vice-President of Knowledge Transfer and Corporate Relations awards the label according to the spin-off guidelines. RS ETHZ 440.5
Benefits
An officially recognized ETH spin-off has access to the ETH spin-off community. The community connects entrepreneurs to a wide network of relevant stakeholders in the regional start-up ecosystem. Moreover, for a limited duration ETH spin-offs benefit from favorable conditions, i.e. renting offices, lab space and specialized equipment.
Application process
Founding entrepreneurs get in touch with the respective ETH Entrepreneurship manager and schedule a meeting to kick-off the process.
Entrepreneurs send their application to the spin-off licensing manager of ETH transfer. protected page template - application for spin-off label
If an entrepreneur also applies for the domicile at ETH Zurich, they contact the spin-off licensing managers directly to obtain the extended application form.