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Planetary Embassy at Climate Week NYC
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Project Quantum
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About Swissnex in Boston and New York
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Our Mission
Who we are
Swissnex connects Switzerland and the world in education, research, innovation, and the arts. We work on some of the defining issues and most exciting developments of our time.
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Swissnex connects Switzerland and the world in education, research, innovation, and the arts. We work on some of the defining issues and most exciting developments of our time.
Latest News
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Swissnex to Stage Planetary Embassy at Climate Week NYC
August 27, 2025The Planetary Embassy in New York, September 23-25, is the first in a global series of events exploring the concept of planetary diplomacy.
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ZHdK Student Works on Show at Climate Week NYC
July 28, 2025Two works by ZHdK graduates, winners of the Punch Prize, will be exhibited during Climate Week NYC in September.
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Climate Collider: Fall 2025 Cohort
July 22, 2025Nine Swiss startups are showcasing their climatetech solutions in Boston and New York this September, as part of the startup exchange program powered by Innosuisse and managed by Swissnex.
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Swiss Biotech Startups Head South
June 17, 2025As part of the Startup Camps powered by Innosuisse, four Swiss startups explored opportunities in North Carolina and Massachusetts.
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Swiss Life Sciences at BIO 2025
May 28, 202524 Swiss startups are exhibiting at this year’s BIO International Convention in Boston.
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Swiss Startups in the Spotlight at NY Tech Week
May 12, 2025Five Swiss startups will showcase their technologies during the largest decentralized tech conference.
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Scouting the Future of Insurance
April 24, 2025Trendscouts from La Mobilière travel to Boston and New York for insights into insurance technology and innovative business practices.
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10 Swiss Startups Target US Biotech Scene
April 16, 2025Swiss Biotech Startups
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ZHAW Strengthens US Ties Through Staff Visits
April 10, 2025In 2025, seven faculty and staff members from the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) will visit Boston and New York to pursue research and foster academic partnerships with American peers.
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Exploring the Potential of Decline
March 31, 2025A performance research symposium in Brooklyn explored the meaning of aging and decay in bodies, society, and the arts.
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Linking Planetary and Human Health
February 19, 2025Researchers from Switzerland and Boston joined Swissnex to discuss the impact of climate extremes like wildfires on planetary systems and the human body.
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Kick-off International Year of Quantum in Washington, D.C.
February 10, 2025On the occasion of the official launch of the International Year of Quantum, more than 30 diplomats, government officials, scientists, and industry representatives took part in the Quantum Diplomacy Game, hosted by the Embassy of Switzerland.
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US Investors Explore Swiss Deep Tech
February 6, 2025The group of investors dug into Switzerland’s innovation ecosystem on a one-week tour of Swiss deep tech.
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East Coast Startup Programs: 2024 Recap
December 16, 2024Swissnex welcomed 66 Swiss startups in 2024 for programs in Boston, New York, and beyond.
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Swissnex Partners with Institut auf dem Rosenberg
December 3, 2024Swissnex is partnering with the St. Gallen boarding school to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaborations in the northeastern US.
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10 Swiss Medtech Startups Coming to Massachusetts
October 11, 2024The Venture Leaders Medtech 2024 – members of the “Swiss National Startup Team” – will visit Boston on an innovation roadshow in November.
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Take your Startup International with Camps in Boston and New York
October 8, 2024Are you a Swiss startup ready to explore the US market? Applications are now open for the Startup Camps in Boston and New York, powered by Swissnex and Innosuisse. Apply by October 25, 2024.
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Swissnex Takes on the Fight of the Century in New York
October 4, 2024We welcomed 1200 attendees to 16 events during Climate Week NYC, anchored by the Climate Ring, a pop-up boxing arena for the fight for our planet.
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Climate Collider: Fall 2024 Recap
October 3, 2024The third edition of the startup exchange program offered six Swiss startups the opportunity to connect with US peers and stakeholders in the Northeastern US.
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Switzerland Makes its Mark at Quantum Events in Washington
October 1, 2024Swissnex and the Swiss Quantum Initiative teamed up to represent the Swiss quantum ecosystem at a series of connected conferences in the US capital.
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University Presidents Tackle Leadership in Times of Crisis
September 6, 2024Swissnex and swissuniversities hosted a virtual conversation with university leaders comparing leadership challenges in higher education across the US and Switzerland.
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Events
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Educating Planetary Stewards in the Age of AI
September 24, 2025Swissnex and the Villars Institute present a conversation on the future of education in a world of AI and planetary crises.
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Printed Plants Masterclass
September 25, 2025Swissnex, REFRESH, and the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) present a masterclass on locally sourced, plant-based printing.
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Workshop: Urban Landscape in Transition
September 4, 2025 — September 6, 2025Join us in Detroit for a three-day workshop on the changing nature of urban environments.
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Reimagining Urban Futures Through Detroit’s Landscape
September 5, 2025What is the future of the urban landscape? Join us for a conversation with experts from Switzerland, Detroit, and beyond.
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Climate Collider Garden Party
September 16, 2025Meet the Climate Collider Startups of the 2025 cohort as they showcase their groundbreaking solutions for tackling climate challenges.
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Arboreal Severance
September 23, 2025 — September 25, 2025Swissnex and Swiss artist duo Kieffer Woodtli present Arboreal Severance, an immersive audio installation highlighting the fundamental wound of our time: the severance between human beings and Earth.
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Urban Refuge
September 23, 2025 — September 25, 2025Swissnex and Institut auf dem Rosenberg present Urban Refuge, an installation exploring pressing issues in climate resilience and material-based design.
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Climate Storytelling Through the Moving Image
September 23, 2025Swissnex, Climate Film Festival, and Fondation 2291 present a film screening and conversation exploring the power of short films to inspire climate action.
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Imagining a Planetary Embassy
September 23, 2025Swissnex, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Switzerland in New York and Institut auf dem Rosenberg, presents a conversation on planetary diplomacy at Climate Week NYC.
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Unlocking Investment for Ocean Resilience
September 24, 2025Swissnex, GIB Foundation, IUCN Blue Natural Capital, and rrreefs present a film screening and exclusive gathering of investors, innovators, and ocean advocates, spotlighting scalable solutions for marine biodiversity and climate adaptation.
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The Net Zero Soirée
September 24, 2025The Net Zero Soirée, hosted by Climeworks, Stockholm Exergi, and Swissnex, brings together 100 top executives and thought leaders from business, finance, science, and policy.
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Climate+Health PhilanthroPitch
September 25, 2025Climate Group (CG) and the Climate Philanthropy Catalyst Coalition (CPCC) present the Climate+Health PhilanthroPitch, spotlighting five bold nonprofits tackling climate and health challenges.
Our Work
Swissnex in Boston and New York is part of a global network connecting Switzerland, the US, and the world in education, research, innovation, and the arts.
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Academia
We connect Swiss and US universities, researchers and academics, fostering the international exchange of research and ideas.
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Startups
Our equity-free startup programs are customized to the needs of entrepreneurs exploring or entering the US market.
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Innovation
Encompassing foresight, technology and trend scouting, we provide insights derived from our ecosystem of activities across education, research, innovation, and creativity.
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Creative Industries
We connect Swiss and US artists, designers, educators, and other creative industry professionals.