Our funding offers are tailored support services from the Hightech Zentrum Aargau designed to help SMEs in Aargau achieve greater success.
For us, success means supporting companies in securing existing jobs, creating new opportunities within the canton, and driving profitability. From the companies' perspective, success is having the Hightech Zentrum Aargau as a partner from the outset of an innovation project. We help minimize risks by financing feasibility studies, contribute missing expertise to projects, connect companies with other organizations, and act as a catalyst for innovation.

Financial support through Feasibility Studies
Do you have a brilliant idea for a new product, a process improvement, or an attractive service? The Hightech Zentrum Aargau offers a unique funding instrument - a feasibility study - to help maximize the opportunities of your innovation project and minimize potential risks.
The cantonal-level feasibility study is a one-of-a-kind instrument in Switzerland. Our technology and innovation experts act as sparring partners, helping you find the best partner or the right institution for your project. This study assesses the technical feasibility of your project and provides a solid foundation for decision-making, making it the ideal starting point for your innovation process.
The feasibility study process:
- Defining the subject
- Identifying the two most suitable universities or research institutes
- Submitting the application and receiving approval
- Conducting the study with regular review meetings
- Final meeting and project closure
Nano-Argovia
Nanotechnologies play a highly significant role in industry and research in Aargau, a region known for its strong industrial focus. The Nano-Argovia program offers targeted support specifically for innovation projects in this field. This initiative is designed for companies in Aargau and Northwestern Switzerland, serving as a bridge between the fundamental scientific research conducted by the Swiss Nanoscience Institute (SNI) and industrial applications.


Our new funding tool
The Hightech Zentrum Aargau has introduced a new support tool, KMU Impuls, in response to the negative impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy. This tool aims to provide SMEs in Aargau with the opportunity to successfully implement their implementation-oriented innovation projects and get off to a strong start despite challenging circumstances. In this difficult economic environment, our goal is to support companies, secure their future, and preserve jobs - ultimately benefiting everyone in Aargau.
The Forschungsfonds Aargau strengthens the economy
With the Forschungsfonds Aargau, the Canton of Aargau supports development projects conducted in collaboration between innovative companies and universities. The goal is to foster innovation within the Aargau economy and to strengthen the transfer of knowledge and technology between companies, universities, and research institutes.

Your Project
We provide guidance and support for your innovation project - from the initial idea and feasibility studies to the finished product and its market launch. Whether you are a small, medium-sized, or large company, we are here for businesses in Aargau across all sectors. Let us assist you on your path to success!
