Apply now for the Digital Journey Challenge 2025
The CSEM's Digital Journey Challenge 2025 supports Swiss companies in the realisation of innovative digital projects. With funding of up to CHF 100,000, technological expertise and international visibility, the initiative offers a unique opportunity, especially for SMEs. The application deadline is 15 September 2025.
The digital transformation is unstoppable and offers enormous opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises in particular. The Digital Journey Challenge 2025, launched by the Centre Suisse d’Électronique et de Microtechnique (CSEM), is aimed at companies and start-ups that want to take their innovative strength to a new level with digital technology.
The focus is on promoting pioneering projects in areas such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), automation and other key technologies. Applicants receive professional guidance, technological expertise and up to CHF 100,000 in financial support.
Three strong arguments in favour of your participation
Technology Boost
Access to CSEM expertise in eight key technologies
Financial support
Up to CHF 100,000 for development time, consulting and technology transfer
Strengthen market position
Greater visibility, more media presence, access to expert networks
Simple application process, big impact
Participation is straightforward. Interested parties download the factsheet, describe their idea and submit the form. All information and conditions are available on the CSEM website. The application deadline is 15 September 2025.
Success story
The 2024 winning project shows just how effective the challenge can be. Varioprint AG impressed with its AI-supported 3D inspection solution for printed circuit boards. Their project “AI in Every Pixel” addresses a global growth market and accelerates quality control in the electronics industry in the long term.
Apply now and play an active role in shaping your digital transformation.