To submit an application, your organization must be registered on ePortal Basel-Stadt. To log in to the ePortal as an individual, you need an AGOV-account. You can find answers to related questions in the FAQ section below.

 Examples for funding and example calculations can be found in the Factsheet for the Basel Incentive Programme.

What qualifies for financial support?

Labour expenses during the fiscal year 2025 for employees working predominantly in the Canton of Basel-Stadt or Northwestern Switzerland, such as:

• Researchers and developers
• Specialised technical staff in the field of Research and Development (R&D)
• Support personnel in R&D
• Employees responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards

How much is covered by the financial support?

Labour costs in the Canton of Basel-Stadt are covered on a tiered basis:

• 25 % up to CHF 5 million
• 20 % between CHF 5 million and CHF 50 million
• 5 % over CHF 50 million. 

For remaining Northwestern Switzerland (except Basel-Stadt): Basis for calculation 10%.

In addition:

• In case of existing patents and similar intellectual property protection rights the company is entitled to receive additional financial support in the amount of 3% of labour expenses.
• If the sum of all funding commitments exceeds the funds available, financial support will be reduced proportionally to match the overall fund size. 

What qualifies for financial support?

Depreciation recorded in fiscal year 2025 on tangible assets in Switzerland that are necessary for research, development or high-tech manufacturing.

How much is covered by the financial support?

Depreciation costs in the Canton of Basel-Stadt are covered on a tiered basis:

• 25% up to CHF 1 million
• 20% between CHF 1 million and CHF 5 million
• 5% over CHF 5 million 

For remaining Switzerland (except Basel-Stadt): Basis for calculation 10%

In addition:

• In case of existing patents and similar intellectual property protection rights the company is entitled to receive additional financial support in the amount of 3% of total eligible depreciation.
• If the sum of all funding commitments exceeds the funds available, financial support will be reduced proportionally to match the overall fund size. 

What qualifies for financial support?

Financial support is provided for operating expenses in the fiscal year 2025 incurred by

• clinical studies conducted in Switzerland and
• manufacturing of active ingredients required for clinical studies in Switzerland.

How much is covered by the financial support?*

Eligible operating expenses for clinical studies in Switzerland are supported at a rate of 10%

If the sum of all funding commitments exceeds the funds available, financial support will be reduced proportionally to match the overall fund size.

Who can apply?

Legal entities are eligible to apply for financial support if they:

• are subject to unlimited tax liability in the Canton of Basel-Stadt
• are subject to limited tax liability in the Canton of Basel-Stadt and have a qualifying facility located in the Canton 
  (minimum of CHF 100,000 in depreciation per year).

Additionally, the company must be demonstrably innovation-oriented. 

A company is considered compliant with this requirement 

• if its R&D expenses of the past three years are on average equivalent to a minimum of 5% of total expenses, or
• if the company is active in one of the following, development-intensive industry sectors:
  • Food
  • Chemicals
  • Pharma
  • Metals & Mechanical Engineering
  • High Tech Instruments
  • Information and Communications Technology (Manufacturing and Services)
  • Research & Development

You have the opportunity to participate in webinars on different focus areas on three different dates:

• 27 April 2026 1pm – 2pm 
  Webinar with the Basel Chamber of Commerce: Basel Incentive Programme - Focus Innovation (Register here)
• 5 May 2026 1pm – 2pm 
  Webinar with the Trade Association Basel: Basel Incentive Programme for small and midsized enterprises (SME) (Register here)
• 6 May 2026 11.15am – 12pm 
  Webinar with the Employer's Association Basel: Basel Incentive Programme - Focus Parental Leave (Register here)

In addition, the Office of Economy and Labour offers an online Q&A session every fortnight to answer specific questions from businesses regarding their applications.

Register here.

The relevant legal basis is provided by the Standortförderungsgesetz, the Verordnung zum Standortförderungsgesetz, the guidelines listed below, and the application form available on the Basel-Stadt ePortal.