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Academia-Industry Training India

The Academia-Industry Training (AIT) India supports researchers from Switzerland and India who want to turn their science into business. Whether you are working on a startup idea or have already launched a startup based on your applied research, this program helps you explore the Indian and Swiss innovation ecosystems and brings you closer to a market-ready solution.

For over a decade, the AIT India has been empowering researchers to become sciencepreneurs. The program is funded by the Swiss Leading House South Asia. Together with our partners Swissnex in India and STARTUP CAMPUS we design this program to support participants in exploring the potential of their innovations in the Indian and Swiss markets.

AIT India alumni have launched successful startups and entered new markets. Many of these startups have made a lasting impact in fields such as sustainability, energy and health. This makes the program a reliable early indicator of emerging trends.

What’s in it for you?

Eligibility Swiss-based applicants

The program is open to: Swiss-based master’s students or researchers 

If you meet the criteria above, we are very much looking forward to receiving your application. Add your name to the waiting list for the program edition 2026/27.

AIT India 2025/26

The application deadline for AIT India 2025/26 ended on August 3, 2025. This program edition will consist of the following:

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AIT India Alumni

Learn more about our alumni, their research, and startups.

In short: Academia-Industry Training India

Grant of CHF 10,000: compete for this grant to further develop and scale your innovation

Expenses covered: all expenses including food, accommodation, and transportation during the seminaries 

Program destinations: India and Switzerland

Call: 1 per year

Inspiration

Gain an insight into past program editions and hear directly from participants.

In this video, Heath Hartle, COO of Impli, talks about his participation in the 2024/25 edition of the program.
In this video, Claudia Bigoni, Founder and CEO of SaisiR, talks about her participation in the 2024/25 edition of the program.
In this video, Bilal Fares, Co-Founder and CEO of Azure Cell Therapies, talks about his participation in the 2024/25 edition of the program.
In this video, Timur Ashirov, Founder and CEO of SEPARATIC, talks about his participation in the 2024/25 edition of the program.
In this video, Deeksha Bhartiya, Founder of Genomiki Solutions, talks about her participation in the 2024/25 edition of the Academia-Industry Training (AIT) India program.
Catch a glimpse into the current edition of the AIT India and hear what participants say about the India Camp 2024.
In this video, Anand Verma, Founder and CEO of Perovskia Solar, talks about his participation in the 2022 edition of the program.
In this video, Prachi Kharb, Director and COO of Life and Limb (India), talks about her participation in the 2022 edition of the program.