No, Tutator Forward is an in-kind grant, meaning we do not give financial support. Instead, we will work with grantees to develop a custom software solution for their social or environmental projects. The development of the software will be done at no cost for the grantees.

No, we do not give out hardware of any kind. We develop a software solution for the grantee organizations, who must prove that they have the necessary hardware to run the software or be able to acquire it.

You have to understand that our grant is NOT a cash grant.  Once a grantee has been selected, we will allocate resources to develop a custom software application based on their specifications. The size of the grant is determined by the complexity of the project, typically ranging from 5,000 to 20,000 hours of engineering time.

The duration of the grant varies depending on the complexity of the project and the availability of the grantee’s staff to support it. Typically, projects last between 6 to 12 months, but for more complex projects, the duration can extend to as long as 18 months.

After the development of the software is completed and it has been deployed, we provide a 6-month warranty period. During this period, we offer 2nd level support and will address any issues that may arise in the software.

Beyond the 6-month warranty period, the grantee has the option to purchase a support contract.

It’s important to note that the grantee is responsible for all expenses related to hosting the software, including servers, administration, network, and computers, as well as providing first-level support. We encourage potential grantees to factor these expenses into their considerations.

Our software is not open source, meaning that the source code is not publicly available for modification or redistribution. However, we offer a free license for our software, allowing users to utilize, install, and access it without any additional charges. This license grants you the rights to use our software for your intended purpose, ensuring that you can effectively leverage its features and functionalities. 

While we grant access to the source code to grant beneficiaries, it is important to note that, in the event of any modifications, we will not be able to provide support or assistance to address any issues that may arise as a result of such alterations.

Yes, through our platform we can create mobile applications or integrate mobile applications to the projects.

Please reset your password by clicking on Forgot password? in the Tutator Forward Portal log in page.

If you are still not able to log into your account, contact us at forward@fondationtutator.ch

Nonprofit organizations and for-profit social enterprises that have impactful programs addressing social or environmental issues anywhere in the world are eligible to apply.

Absolutely! Previous applicants are encouraged to reapply. We value growth and progress and would love to hear about your organization’s journey and continuous improvement.

You can start filling out the registration form on any device, such as a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or mobile phone. However, you can only complete and submit the application on a desktop computer or laptop.

After each stage of the selection process:

1. We will update the status of your application in your Tutator Forward account.
2. You will receive a notification by email. 

Please note that organizations advancing to the second stage will find a new form in their Tutator Forward account, which must be completed and submitted before the deadline for the second stage. After the evaluation, we will invite the finalists to an online interview with our evaluation committee. 

The winning projects will be announced on the platform, via email, and through Tutator’s official channels.

Our grant is flexible and supports both ongoing projects and new initiatives. However, it’s important to note that while we can assist with ongoing projects, we do not take over the development of existing software. This is because we cannot guarantee the quality or functionality of legacy software applications. Instead, we focus on working with grantees to develop new software applications or enhance existing projects to meet their specific needs.

Yes, you can apply even if your organization doesn’t have an IT admin on staff. Please note that if you are awarded a Tutator Forward grant, one of the requirements is to have an IT admin. 

Past winners who didn’t have one on staff have opted for hiring an external IT admin on an hourly contract basis, as it doesn’t need to be a full-time position.

We do not provide training for individuals looking to become IT Administrators. However, we do offer training for IT Administrators to effectively manage the applications we develop and install. If your organization requires an IT administrator, we can recommend individuals who can fulfill this role on a remote, hourly contract basis.

Our aim is to promote innovation and social impact without any financial limitations. If you receive a grant from Tutator Forward, you will have access to the software source code at no additional licensing cost.

Yes, Tutator ensures the protection of both the organization’s and Tutator’s know-how by signing a confidentiality agreement at the outset of each project. The objective of this agreement is not to restrict but to safeguard the work of each institution. Furthermore, regarding the information entered into the software, rest assured that we will never have access to it