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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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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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Climate Extremes: Planetary and Human Health Under Stress
February 13, 2025Join a discussion on the wide-ranging impacts of extreme climate events on our health, communities, and planetary systems.
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International Year of Quantum Science and Technology Kickoff
February 5, 2025Swissnex joins the The Embassy of Switzerland for the Washington, D.C., kickoff event of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025.
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Swissnex Reconnect: Sounds of Nature
January 14, 2025Kick off the new year with Swissnex in New York as we explore the captivating world of biodiverse soundscapes.
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Swissnex End of Year Celebration
December 4, 2024Join us to review the heights of 2024, and get a "peak" into what's to come next year!
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Ripe for Change: Cheesemaking in a Shifting Climate
November 7, 2024Join us for an event exploring the future of cheesemaking in the face of climate change, featuring speakers from Switzerland and New England.
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Medtech Pitchfest 2024
November 6, 2024Meet the Venture Leaders Medtech 2024, members of the “Swiss National Startup Team.”
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Lens of Impact: Queering Design
October 23, 2024Join Swissnex and the Parsons School of Art and Design History and Theory for a cross-cultural dialogue on queering design.
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Designing for Well-Being: Where Art, Technology, and Spaces Merge
October 14, 2024In this edition of the lecture series “Kein Kino,” presented by Swissnex and the Department of Design of Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK), Annabelle Schneider introduces her work in experience design and well-being.
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Swiss Alumni Night NYC
September 25, 2024The NYC edition of our networking event for alumni and former affiliates of Swiss universities, in partnership with the Consulate General of Switzerland in New York.
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.