open_innovation

The call for proposals for open_innovations is open.  The deadline is March 16, 2026.

Applications of this year are approved at the meeting of the Commission for Education and Student Affairs, which takes place at the end of May. Projects can begin no earlier than September 1.  

More Information

• Sign up for a 10min online consultation through the walk-in-form (first come, first served)
• You can find answers to frequently asked questions here: FAQ open_innovation

Call Documents

• Call documents open_innovation (PDF, 102 KB)
• Applications must be submitted via the following webtool: webtool

Study program directors  

Proposals in the open_innovation funding line can be entered by anyone with a UZH account but must be approved by the study program director.  The respective study program director of your department can be found here.

The funding line open_innovation aims to enable experimental innovation at the module and course level. Everyone with an UZH account is eligible to apply. Successful projects are funded over a maximum of two years. Applicants require the support of their study program directors. The earliest possible starting date for funding is August 1.

Funding criteria

The main criteria for the approval of open_innovation projects are:

• an innovative didactic idea,
• the potential transferability of the concept to other courses or study programs (model character),
• the sustainability (i.e. the longevity) of the course, and
• student involvement in the project.

Not all of the above criteria need to be met for a project to be approved.

Alternative: micro_innovation

If the time frame for an open_innovation project is too long for you, we also offer the micro_innovation funding line. In this funding line, you can apply for up to CHF 4,000 via a short form (approx. 1 A4 page), which will then be approved within 14 days. The key criterion is that you can implement an innovation in your teaching quickly and unbureaucratically with this small amount.

Should you wish a personal consultation regarding your project idea, we look forward to receiving an e-mail from you at open@ulf.uzh.ch.