Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about Studyond
For Researchers
- Is Studyond free for researchers?
Yes, without restrictions: no subscription, hidden fees, or budget request.
- How does Studyond handle research data and data protection?
Studyond complies with the GDPR and the Swiss Data Protection Act. Data is stored in EU data centers in Frankfurt and is never shared with companies without your explicit consent. You decide what is visible on your profile.
- Who institutionally supports Studyond?
Studyond was developed with Innosuisse, ETH Zurich, the University of St. Gallen (HSG), and other partners. Today, Studyond is an official HSG Spin-Off and ETH Startup. In 2026, it was accepted into the MITdesignX Startup Accelerator Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
- Can I control what companies see about my research?
Completely. You decide what appears on your profile: research interests, published opportunities, and collaborations. Companies see only what you choose to share.
- Which collaboration formats does Studyond support?
Guest lectures, applied projects, co-supervised bachelor and master theses, applied doctoral and postdoctoral collaborations, joint grant applications, and access to industry data and expertise.
- Can I use Studyond for Innosuisse or Horizon Europe grant proposals?
Yes. Companies on Studyond are already involved in academic collaboration and are therefore natural partners for joint funding applications, such as NTN Innovation Checks, BRIDGE projects, or Horizon Europe.
- How do students find my published opportunities?
Your opportunities are visible to students at all universities and universities of applied sciences. AI matching prioritizes them for suitable students; visibility can also be limited to selected universities.
- What happens to my intellectual property?
You define the IP terms. Standardized agreements between you, your university, and the company govern methodology, publication rights, and data ownership. Studyond makes no claims of its own.
General
- What is Studyond?
Studyond is a quality-assured platform that connects students, universities, and companies for guest lectures, applied projects, theses, internships, interview partners, entry-level positions, and many other use cases.
- Who is behind the platform?
The Studyond platform grew out of an Innosuisse research project initiated by ETH Zurich, the University of St. Gallen (HSG), and Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences (OST). The Swiss Employers' Association and economiesuisse took part as implementation partners. Today, Studyond is an official HSG Spin-Off and ETH Startup. In 2026, it was accepted into the MITdesignX Startup Accelerator Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
- Where is the software developed?
The entire Studyond platform is developed and operated in Switzerland. All development work is carried out by teams in Switzerland; no development is outsourced abroad. This enables us to maintain the highest standards of data protection, security, and software quality.