Innosuisse: Project changes due to COVID-19
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Innosuisse has introduced the possibility of applying for new mitigation measures concerning funded research projects that are impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Due to the exceptional situation (COVID-19 pandemic), many innovation projects are experiencing delays. Project hours are having to be reallocated thus eventually incurring additional costs. For some implementation partners, the cash contribution may also lead to major difficulties, with the continuation of the project being called into question as a result. Innosuisse would like to offer simple and unbureaucratic assistance in these cases.
For projects currently underway and those approved by 31 March 2020, the following project change types may be applied for individually or in combination for projects where the continuation of work is acutely at risk or even impossible due to the COVID-19 pandemic:
- Project extension without budget implications
- Project changes with possible budget implications up to the contractually approved cost ceiling due to:
- Shifts of work packages between research and
implementation partners - Additional work directly related to the COVID-19
pandemic
- Shifts of work packages between research and
- Reduction or waiver of any cash contribution not yet made by the implementation partner.
Excel Template: Form project changes due to COVID-19
Please send your change request by e-mail to [email protected].
Deadline for submission of project modifications related to COVID-19: 30 June 2020
Likewise, an extension can be requested by e-mail for innovation cheques in justified cases, but without any increase to the approved funding level.
More Information:
Contact:
Project and Programme Funding: [email protected]