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We work with forward-thinking partners at the frontiers of education, research, and innovation across the American Northeast. Together, we help unlock a new generation of ideas for Switzerland and the world of tomorrow.
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We work with forward-thinking partners at the frontiers of education, research, and innovation across the American Northeast. Together, we help unlock a new generation of ideas for Switzerland and the world of tomorrow.
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Latest News
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Swissnex Launches Global Quantum Initiative From Boston
May 8, 2023Project Quantum connects Switzerland and the world in quantum science and technology through activities across the Swissnex network, including a flagship summit in Lausanne this October.
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Showcasing 10 Swiss Biotech Startups in Boston
May 4, 2023The Venture Leaders Biotech 2023 – part of the “Swiss National Startup Team” – will visit Boston on an innovation roadshow this June.
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Swiss-US Academic Relations Bolstered By New Dual Degree
May 2, 2023An agreement between the Zurich University of Applied Sciences and the Worcester Polytechnic Institute creates opportunities for international study and accreditation from both institutions.
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Swissnex Hosts Reception for Quantum Innovators
May 1, 2023As part of the Quantum.Tech 2023 conference in Boston, Swissnex hosted a reception to connect Swiss quantum innovators with their colleagues from across the world.
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Swissnex Explores The Future of Quantum in Toronto
April 19, 2023A Swiss-Canadian discussion at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy explored the economic promise of quantum science and innovation and potential for bilateral cooperation.
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HEG-FR Deepens Ties with Suffolk University’s Sawyer Business School
April 6, 2023The business schools are collaborating on two one-week leadership programs in the Boston area this month. Thematic focus: impact and sustainability.
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Climate Collider: New Startup Exchange Program
March 29, 2023Launched in partnership with Innosuisse, the four-week program will bring together 10 Swiss and US startups across Boston and New York this fall to accelerate global solutions to climate change.
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Swissnex to Present on Quantum at AAAS 2023
February 28, 2023Brendan Karch will discuss models for international collaboration in quantum research at the conference in Washington, DC.
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New US-Switzerland Quantum Symposium in Basel
February 27, 2023Taking place this March at uptownBasel, the conference will feature leading researchers from Switzerland and the US for a two-day deep dive into quantum technology.
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Biotech, Food, AI: 11 Swiss Startups Coming to Boston and New York
February 20, 2023The Innosuisse Internationalization Camps run by Swissnex in Boston and New York will give them the tools and connections they need to explore the US market.
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Zurich-Based University Extends Its Reach on the US East Coast
February 6, 2023Twelve experts from the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) will travel to Boston, New York, and Washington, DC, in 2023 to exchange knowledge and forge connections with American peers.
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Nathalie Minder Joins as Head of Innovation in Boston and New York
February 2, 2023An experienced Swiss entrepreneur and an advocate for female founders, Nathalie is the latest addition to Swissnex’s innovation team in the US Northeast.
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Go International with Startup Camps in the US Northeast
January 19, 2023Are you a Swiss startup ready to make the jump across the Atlantic? Applications are now open for Innosuisse’s internationalization camps run by Swissnex in Boston and New York. Apply by February 20, 2023.
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Building a Swiss-US Urban Tech Community
December 8, 2022This October, Swissnex’s Sustainable Cities Lab program brought together seven Swiss and American startups in New York City to learn from each other and explore what’s next in urban tech.
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Swissnex at the Inaugural Quantum World Congress in Washington
November 22, 2022Brendan Karch, Head of Academic Engagement at Swissnex in Boston and New York, will represent Switzerland at the session on National Quantum Programs on November 30.
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Accelerating the Quantum Revolution Across Switzerland and the US
October 20, 2022Launched by Swissnex, the Swiss-US Quantum Days conference is part of a broader bilateral effort to deepen the entanglement of the two leading ecosystems in quantum information science and technology.
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15 Swiss Startups Eyeing US Expansion
September 26, 2022By joining Swissnex’s startup camps in Boston and New York, the companies are taking the first step toward US market entry. From medtech to edtech, and from property management to premium audio, read more about them below
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Launching a Startup Program to Accelerate Urban Sustainability
September 8, 2022The Sustainable Cities Lab will bring together startups from Switzerland and New York City in fall 2022 with the goal of making our cities more sustainable, resilient, and livable.
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Ten Swiss Biotech Startups Head to Boston
August 24, 2022The Venture Leaders Biotech 2022 – part of the “Swiss National Startup Team” – will conduct an innovation roadshow in Greater Boston from September 12-16, 2022.
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Four New Swissnex Fellows Focusing on Science Diplomacy
August 11, 2022Part of the US-based National Science Policy Network’s “SciDEAL” Program, the four early-career scientists will work with Swissnex in fields such as quantum information science and technology.
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Katie Stebbins Joins Swissnex in Boston and New York as Advisor
July 15, 2022The appointment of the Boston-based innovation leader marks a first step towards the creation of a new advisory board for Swissnex in Boston and New York.
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Announcing the Cyber Startup Challenge 2022
June 24, 2022Are you a startup with an innovative solution in the field of network discovery or the security of IoT devices? Apply by August 31, 2022.
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Eleven Rising Medtech Startups Visiting Boston
June 7, 2022The Venture Leaders Medtech 2022 – part of the “Swiss National Startup Team” – will conduct an innovation roadshow in Greater Boston from June 20-24, 2022.
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Our Work
From Boston and New York, we connect Switzerland, North America, and the world in science, education, innovation, and the arts.
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Academia
Located in two of the world's most prolific knowledge hubs, we scout ideas and foster collaborations to solve the challenges of tomorrow.
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Startups
Our equity-free startup programs and digital tools are customized to the needs of entrepreneurs interested in entering the US market.
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Innovation
We explore emerging trends, players, and practices in the American Northeast, and turn these into insights and opportunities.
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Arts
We leverage the arts to make sense of profound changes and build communities at the interface of science, technology, and society.
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