CERN Venture Connect: Deep tech, simplified
Building a deep-tech startup is challenging enough without the burden of complex technology licensing. Whether you just started your entrepreneurial journey or are ready to scale up your business, CERN Venture Connect offers a streamlined path to innovation. Through a single, simplified sign-up, founders gain access to world-class IP and a global ecosystem of experts. We operate on a founder-friendly, fee-based model: no equity taken, and no payments due until your venture reaches €1M in revenue. Focus on your vision; we’ll provide the tools and the network to get you there.
How Startups Benefit from Partnering with CERN
Building Credibility Faster
CERN technology has been validated on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, where reliability is non-negotiable. With 70 years of experience behind it, you can establish technical leadership with CERN tech and earn trust with your first customers and partners.
Reducing Technical & Market Risk
Reduce in-house R&D cost and cycle time and stay focused on developing your core IP. Our technology acts as an enabler, strengthening your product’s USP and accelerating capability, while our industry connections help you validate faster with your target market.
Connecting internationally
Tap into a cross-border network, ecosystem events, and curated introductions to expand beyond your home market. Whether you’re just getting started or scaling internationally, CVC helps increase visibility and build durable global relationships.
Build your startup with CERN technologies and support
We believe that working with CERN should be simple, transparent, and fair for founders.
0% equity: you keep full ownership of your company
Royalty-based fee: only after exceeding 1MCHF in annual revenue
Non-exclusive worldwide license for 10 years
Access to technical support and resources
Material transfer possible, where applicable
Technologies you can build on
In operating the world’s largest particle physics experiments, CERN has developed unique technologies across fields such as superconductivity, microelectronics, cryogenics, data systems, and more.
Join a Community of Innovators
Build your deep-tech startup with CERN’s support and connect with world-class experts, investors, and fellow entrepreneurs.
Startups already building with CERN
A growing number of startups are already working with CERN technologies through the CVC programme, across different industries and markets.