Booster Call
Do you have an innovative project idea as a researcher at one of BeLEARN’s supporting universities that you would like to realise together with a cooperation partner? BeLEARN supports forward-looking collaborative projects in the field of digitalisation and education through its Booster Fund as seed funding.
Booster Call 2026
Next Booster Call: submission deadline 20 September 2026
NEW: To ensure that BeLEARN’s project funding covers all educational levels as comprehensively as possible, the Booster-Call 2026 prioritizes projects focusing on primary and lower secondary education. All other educational levels remain eligible and welcome.
To also support larger initiatives requiring seed funding, an exceptional maximum of CHF 20,000.– per cooperation partner may be requested in the Booster-Call 2026, instead of the usual CHF 10,000.–.
Conditions
Projects must be carried out jointly by at least two institutions, with at least one participating university being a member of BeLEARN. Other universities, start-ups or companies are eligible as project partners. All cooperation partners must make a significant contribution to the success of the project.
Finances
No more than CHF 10,000 per applicant partner may be awarded per application. For collaborative projects involving two partners, the maximum funding is therefore CHF 20,000; for projects involving three partners, CHF 30,000, and so on.
Deadlines
The deadline for submissions is 20 September. Funding applications received after this deadline cannot be considered. You will receive feedback on whether your project will be funded no later than 30 days after the submission deadline.
Procedure
Step 1: Review Your Idea
Before submitting an application, we recommend that you ask yourself the following questions about your research idea:
Innovative power for educational practice
- Does your project offer new insights or solutions to current challenges in educational practice? (see also “Needs & Trends” on BeLEARN-Connect)
- What specific added value does your idea offer teachers, learners or educational institutions?
Translation into educational practice
- How will you ensure that your research results are quickly transferred into practice?
- How do you plan to make your findings accessible and usable for practitioners? (e.g. practical guides, workshops, cooperation with educational institutions)
- Do you already have contacts with partners in the field, or are you planning to establish such connections?
Sustainability and follow-up funding
- The Booster offers start-up funding – how can your project be continued afterwards?
- What options do you see for follow-up funding? (e.g. third-party funding, institutional funding, project partners)
- Does your project lay the foundation for larger follow-up projects or long-term collaborations?
Not sure if your project is suitable? We are happy to help: booster@belearn.swiss
Step 2: Submit Your Application
First, complete the application form in full. Then open the online form, fill it out, and attach the completed application form at the end. Submit the online form.
Step 3: Review of Applications
The BeLEARN office will review your application to ensure that it is complete. The Executive Committee will then assess the suitability for BeLEARN, the feasibility, the benefits and the translation potential for educational practice.
Step 4: Funding Decision and Payment
The BeLEARN office will inform you of the Executive Committee’s funding decision by the end of October. If the assessment is positive, the funds will be transferred promptly.
Step 5: Project Completion
No later than one month after project completion, update the project description on the BeLEARN website and add the results as well as the implemented translation. In addition, submit a separate cost statement outlining the funds used by e-mail to booster@belearn.swiss.
Networking Online
Are you part of a start-up or educational institution (e.g. school or institute) and looking for research partners for a joint project proposal? Then register for free on our online platform BeLEARN-Connect and find suitable researchers from BeLEARN partner universities for your project.
Contact
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the BeLEARN office or the locomotive at your university.
