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Studyond
Studyond For R&D and Innovation

Keep Innovating Under Budget Pressure with students and academic experts.

Use student research to test innovative ideas with academic rigor and move internal company projects forward without consultancy fees.

Students and professionals working on a research question
The Studyond Network (Switzerland)

20+

universities and universities of applied sciences in Switzerland

1,680+

study programs across all disciplines

320+

companies on Studyond

How It Works

Ask. Explore. Decide.

Ask: Turn an Open Question into a Project

Bring a question that you lack the time, resources, or specific expertise to investigate internally. Together with a university, it becomes a focused project with a clear research question and objective.

Explore: With the Right Expertise

We connect your question with the right expertise at universities and universities of applied sciences. Students investigate it using academic methods, supported by faculty.

Decide: Sound Results That Move You Forward

The projects deliver traceable results based on academic methods. You gain a sound basis for decisions, even when the result shows which path not to pursue.

Our Customers

From SMEs to large corporations, companies across industries use Studyond to explore early-stage ideas and validate them with smart students.

Nespresso
Swiss Post
Economiesuisse
Swiss Re
IHZ
CERN
SAV
Concordia

The 60-Second Fit Test

12 statements about your team. Yes or no. Get a personalized diagnosis.

No signup required. Results are instant.

Used by Swiss Post, PwC, Nespresso and 20+ enterprise teams.

Applied projects and theses are an efficient way to test ideas before committing internal resources.

Consultancies deliver recommendations. Student projects deliver empirical evidence.

Auditorium at a Swiss university

A Fresh Outside Perspective

Between instinct and certainty lies a well-run project with students.

Studyond for R&D and Innovation

Is there demand for a new offering? A thesis maps the market landscape, interviews potential customers, and lays the foundation for your decision.

FAQ

Find quick answers to common questions about Studyond, from getting started and pricing to topics, applications, and expert interviews.

What are the subscription costs?

Creating an account and joining the Studyond network is free. Individual industry experts can publish thesis topics or support students as interview partners at no cost. Enterprise customers receive advanced features, visibility, and controls; pricing is available on our pricing page.

Can I limit who sees my topics?

Yes. Companies can limit the visibility of thesis topics and internships to selected universities and degree programs to ensure relevance and strategic focus.

Can I participate without posting topics?

Yes. Experts can join Studyond without publishing their own topics. This allows you to explore the ecosystem, observe student interest, and prepare internally before launching projects.

How does the matching process work?

An AI-based matching algorithm considers profiles, interests, and skills.

Can we use our own Single Sign-On (SSO)?

Yes. Custom single sign-on integration is available to enterprise customers on request. Your teams can access Studyond using the company’s existing authentication systems, ensuring security and compliance with minimal IT effort.

How is this different from a job board?

Job boards deliver volume. Studyond delivers signal: structured student profiles with academic context, AI matching by degree program and skills, and optionally a four- to six-month work sample through a thesis collaboration. Research shows that work samples are the strongest predictor of later job performance.

Applied and Thesis Projects as an Innovation Sprint. Decision-ready results in four to six months, with minimal risk.