There is no money in this one, and that is the point. CERN Venture Connect exists to move CERN technology and intellectual property out to companies under licence, not to fund them.
A participating company gets licensing access, mentoring and introductions into an investor network. CERN takes no equity in exchange.
It is aimed at deep-tech and space founders near Geneva. Companies can engage at any time, with no cohort and no deadline.
What it actually costs you
For deep-tech and space founders near Geneva, CERN Venture Connect functions as a route into CERN technology and IP licensing rather than as a funding programme. There is no cheque; what is on offer is mentoring, licensing access and introductions to an investor network, all without any equity being taken. Companies can engage on a rolling basis.