Connecting
Tomorrow

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What brings you here today?

Our Vision

We do more – together.

Swissnex is the Swiss global network connecting Switzerland and the world in education, research and innovation. Our mission is to support the outreach and active engagement of our partners in the international exchange of knowledge, ideas and talents. We thereby contribute to strengthen Switzerland's profile as a world-leading innovation hotspot.

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    • Innovation
    • Education
    • Research
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Our Work

Connecting Switzerland and the world in education, research and innovation.

  • Academia

    We connect Swiss universities, researchers and academics, fostering the international exchange of research and ideas.

  • Startups

    We help Swiss startups go global with our equity-free, tailor-made programs and internationalization camps.

  • Innovation

    We provide insights derived from a wide-ranging ecosystem of creative activities across education, research and innovation encompassing foresight, technology and trend scouting.

  • Arts & Science

    We empower Swiss-affiliated artists, designers, architects, curators and other arts professionals and institutions working at the intersection of the arts with education, research and technology to expand their reach, gain exposure, and find the right partners in our global locations.

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Our Impact

Swissnex collaborates with a broad spectrum of partners related to international research and innovation.

Our mission is to connect people and ideas from Switzerland and the rest of the world to foster exchange in research, education and innovation. Inspiring collaboration across disciplines, industry, and borders, we host universities, startups, corporates, artists, and designers. Inspiring new ideas by promoting knowledge exchange.

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Events

Global Swissnex Events

Discover the latest global Swissnex events.

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Global Swissnex news

Get insights, trends and other news from our Swissnex locations in Boston & New York, Brazil, China, India and San Francisco.

News

  • Global Reach

    Swissnex is the Swiss global network connecting Switzerland and the world in education, research and innovation. The five main Swissnex locations are established in the world's most innovative regions. Together with around twenty Science Offices and Counselors based in Swiss Embassies, they contribute to strengthen Switzerland's profile as a world-leading innovation hotspot.

  • Boston and New York

    Swissnex in Boston and New York, established in 2000, is located at our original Cambridge location in Greater Boston and our SoHo office in New York City.

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    Boston and New York

  • Brazil

    Swissnex in Brazil is the newest Swissnex location in the network, with offices in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Founded in 2014, it connects Switzerland, Brazil and the world in education, research and innovation.

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    Brazil

  • China

    Founded in 2008, Swissnex in China is located in Shanghai, working closely with the Embassy of Switzerland in China and Consulates-General in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai.

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    China

  • India

    Established in 2010, swissnex India is located in the heart of Bangalore city, a thriving metropolis and the leading hub of academia and innovation in India.

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    India

  • San Francisco

    Swissnex in San Francisco, established in 2003, is located at San Francisco's Pier 17.

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    San Francisco