Non-Dilutive Funding Opportunities for Startups and SMEs | Inspiralia

Workshop Description:

Securing growth capital is a major challenge for startups and SMEs, especially when equity is not an option. Public grants and support programs offer a strong alternative.

In this interactive workshop, Inspiralia, an international consulting firm with more than 30 years of experience, will present the most relevant Swiss and EU funding instruments including Innosuisse Startup Innovation Projects, the EIC Accelerator and Horizon Europe programs.

Participants will learn which programs match different development stages, how to structure applications and which factors are critical for success. Case studies will show how companies have used public funding to innovate, grow and enter new markets.

Attendees can also book one to one meetings with Inspiralia experts after the session or the following day to discuss tailored opportunities.

This workshop is designed for founders and innovators aiming to broaden their financing strategy and access international growth opportunities.

Speaker:

Laila Aoufi

Manager of the Accelerator Team at Inspiralia, where she supports innovative startups and SMEs in securing European and Swiss funding and scaling internationally.

Javier Calvet

Managing Director at Inspiralia GmbH, where he has been leading business development and strategic growth for over a decade. Since 2025, he serves as Managing Director of Inspiralia Deutschland GmbH in Berlin.

Barbara Rodriguez

Senior Innovation Consultant with over 10 years of experience helping startups and SMEs secure early-stage non-dilutive funding in Europe and the United States.