To provide some relief to the export industry, the CTI will waive the requirement for a cash contribution for funding applications submitted and approved between August and November.
During the period in which the special measure applies, the CTI will meet the costs of the research partner’s project work either entirely or in large part. The CTI will take on the cash contribution of 10 % of federal funding normally made by the industry partner under the regular project funding scheme.
The industry partner must still provide at least 50 % of the total costs, and the finance plan must show how this is to done. The scheme is aimed in particular at small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) with fewer than 250 employees and which are heavily reliant on exports, either directly or indirectly as suppliers. SMEs which are at least 50 % reliant on exports can apply to have the cash contribution waived. The experts in each funding area will consider applications on a case-by-case basis to decide whether the CTI will grant the amount of federal funding applied for (incl. cash contribution).
The "Guidelines on the special measure strong franc 2015" tell you all you need to know about the cash contribution waiver.
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