UNIGE Responsible Entrepreneurship Scholarship
Kickstart your responsible venture with the Geneva Responsible Entrepreneurship Center (GREC).
What is the Scholarship?
The UNIGE Responsible Entrepreneurship Scholarship supports early-stage, student-led projects that create positive impact. Open to all UNIGE students - Bachelor, Master, and PhD - the programme helps you turn your ideas into reality, whether through a business, a cooperative, or an association.
We are looking for projects in environmental, social, or technical fields, not already funded by other sources.
Why Participate?
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Up to CHF 8,000 in funding per project (excl. salaries)
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Mentorship and expert guidance for 10 months
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Access to Geneva’s innovation and startup ecosystem
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Be part of the GREC community of entrepreneurs
Timeline & Workshops
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2 Oct · 18:00–20:00 · Uni Mail M1160
Kickstart Your Responsible Venture
Introduction to responsible entrepreneurship and Geneva’s startup ecosystem.
Meet with ecosystem partners including Genilem, Fongit, Fondetec, Impact Hub, Alter Start, and G’Innove to discover available support and connect with mentors. -
16 Oct · 18:00–20:00 · Uni Mail M2170
Designing a Responsible Business Model
A hands-on session using tools such as the Value Proposition Canvas to help students define project goals and refine their responsible business models, with guidance from ecosystem partners. -
30 Oct · 18:00–20:00 · Uni Mail M2170
Turning Your Plan into Action
Focused on financial and operational planning, including how participants intend to use the CHF 8,000 scholarship funding responsibly. The session also supports students in preparing their final submissions. -
9 Nov: Application deadline
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14 Nov: Scholarships announced
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Dec 2025 – Sept 2026: Funding & mentorship period
Stay Connected
- Register to attend the sessions here!
- Find more information on our Moodle page
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