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Autumn Call Project Ideas
Take the opportunity and submit your project idea by the 31st October 2026 đ±
IMPACT ACCELERATOR
6 months of support for your impact start-up
Call for applications for the Sustainable Development Funding Programme
đ± Call for proposals 2026â2027: âYouth in Action â innovative projects for a sustainable economyâ đ
youngCaritas-Award 2026: Jetzt bewerben!
youngCaritas sucht fĂŒr den youngCaritas-Award am 5. Dezember 2026 junge Menschen zwischen 14 und 30 Jahren, die mit einem freiwilligen, selbst initiierten Projekt etwas fĂŒr andere Menschen, die Gesellschaft oder die Umwelt bewegen. Ob soziale Initiative, Nachhaltigkeitsprojekt oder Engagement fĂŒr mehr Gerechtigkeit und Vielfalt â jedes Projekt zĂ€hlt.
Autumn Call Project Ideas
Take the opportunity and submit your project idea by the 31st of October 2026 đ±
Two years of Students4Sustainability: What we have achieved together
Since early 2024, Students4Sustainability has been supporting students at Bernâs higher education institutions in putting their own ideas for sustainable development into practice. Our 2024â2025 review highlights what has been achieved in the first two years.
Prototype Fund 2026
The Prototype Fund 2026 is looking for innovative projects that bring responsible and sustainable AI into practice.
4 new projects for Students4Sustainability!
The evaluation committee of Students4Sustainability selected four student projects for funding in the 5th call: Lake Elinor, Mariegold, Neurodivergentes Znacht, and the follow-up project Kompost-Bande.
ClimateLaunchpad Switzerland 2026
Got a sustainable idea? Apply for ClimateLaunchpad Switzerland 2026 and take your project to the next level with coaching and global connections!
Bern Sustainability Award 2026
The Bern Sustainability Award 2026 is looking for impactful and inspiring projects. Submit your project now and help shape a more sustainable future in Bern!
Innosuisse Business Creation: Energy & Environment 2026
A fully funded programme for researchers and students who want to test the market potential of their work. Ideal for taking first steps toward innovation.
Call for Inspiring Climate Projects
Rethinking Participation in Climate Action: How can those most affected be more meaningfully involved? The Natural History Museum Bern is looking for inspiring projects for its 2026 exhibition.
Spring Call Project Ideas
Take advantage of this opportunity and apply with your project idea by April 30, 2026.
Call Adapt+ 2026
Funding for projects to adapt to climate change
Job vacancies: Wood Frequency Festival 2026
Staff wanted in communications, marketing, finance and event management for music festival
Federalism Prize - Call 2026
Since 2014, the ch Foundation has been recognising diverse contributions to federal Switzerland with its Federalism Award. The winner is selected through a competition and receives prize money of 10,000 Swiss francs.
Students4Sustainability Annual Review 2025: Connected & Grown
Students4Sustainability looks back on an inspiring and eventful year!
4(!) new projects 4 Students4Sustainability!
The Students4Sustainability evaluation committee has selected four exciting student projects for funding in the fourth call: OrbMatter, Ă Bicyclette, Reconnect and ImproVision.
Equal Opportunities Award Prix Lux 2025
The University of Bern's Prix Lux equal opportunities award will go to VWelles Rethinking Economics in 2025.
Bern Upcycling Challenge
Join the Bern Upcycling Challenge
GUESS study: Take part now!
What do you want to be, and why?
Become a Student Sustainability Ambassador
Students from the University of Bern can apply to become Student Sustainability Ambassadors to promote sustainability and network in Bern and beyond.
Apply for the Scimpact programme
Apply now for Scimpact, Reatchâs science communication programme!
Apply for the ARE Sustainable Development Funding Program!
Through its Sustainable Development Funding Program, the Swiss Confederation supports innovative projects by public and private institutions throughout Switzerland. The subject of the Call for projects 2025-2026 is: âLiveable and sustainable placesâ.
Apply now for the youngCaritas-Award 2025!
Are you volunteering for social justice, environmental protection, or stronger community cohesion with your project? Then apply for the youngCaritas Award 2025 with your project!
New Projects
The Students4Sustainability evaluation committee has selected three innovative interdisciplinary student projects for funding in the third call: Student Minds Network, You "C" Cards and School compost as a learning laboratory for sustainable action.
Innovation competition âInnoBio Bernâ
âBern ist Bioâ, the hallmark of the Bernese Organic Campaign 2025, is launching the âInnoBio Bernâ innovation competition for the fourth time this year.
Sustainability Day of the 4 Bernese universities: Call for Projects
The Sustainability Day of the 4 Bernese universities will take place on 31 October 2025. Apply with your project for the project market or a campfire session by 15 May 2025 and become part of the Sustainability Day.
Spring Call for project applications
Bring your innovative project ideas to life - funded by Students4Sustainability!
Review of 2024 - A start with impact: one year of Students4Sustainability
As we look back on the year 2024, we see a mosaic of commitment, inspiration and forward-looking ideas that drive forward our common goal - to support students from the four Bernese universities in their commitment to sustainable development. A lot has happened in the last twelve months and we are pleased to provide an insight into the activities of Students4Sustainability over the past year.
Two new projects funded by Students4Sustainability
The Students4Sustainability evaluation committee has selected three innovative and interdisciplinary student projects for funding in the second call 2024. The cross-university hub of the four universities in Bern thus supports committed students who are actively committed to sustainable development
Portrait: Nachhaltige Holzkohle vom Studenten-Start-up
Portrait des BFH Students Oliver Reinhart und dessen Start-up "Olis Kohle", das auf nachhaltige Weise Schweizer Holzkohle herstellt.
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