Join Swissnex January 25 to 29, 2027, for a one-week deep dive into the Swiss innovation ecosystem. From Zurich to Lausanne, you will gain insights into Switzerland’s unique innovation landscape, connect with high-potential Swiss startups, explore co-investment opportunities with Swiss investors, and meet experts who can help you navigate investing in Switzerland.
During the five-day roadshow through Switzerland you will:
Get exclusive access to the two-day summit that brings together more than 600 investors and over 120 spinouts from Europe's leading university for deep tech value creation.
MoreDiscover top-tier Swiss deep tech startups with strong investment potential and explore potential co-investment opportunities with leading Swiss VCs.
Connect with universities and innovation, investment, and economic promotion agencies from Switzerland's top ecosystems, giving you an inside look at what makes each one distinctive.
Gain valuable insights into investing in Switzerland, including legal, tax, talent, and financial advantages, through meetings with ecosystem experts and specialized law firms.
To be eligible, funds must:
Priority will be given to funds who:
Applications will open in the fall through a short application form. Interested applicants can already express their interest by scheduling an introductory interview with Oriane Rutsche, Innovation Lead at Swissnex in Boston and New York.
Participation in the program is free and includes a ticket for the ETH DeepTech Investor Summit. Attendees are responsible for covering their own travel and accommodation.
Unique network:
Access to top startups, investors & research hubs
Inside Track to Switzerland:
Direct entry into Europe’s #1 innovation ecosystem
Bridge to the U.S.:
Opening doors to VCs, industry partners & market opportunities
“My expectations for this program were to learn more about the Swiss ecosystem and get to know founders. We are considering expanding our presence to Europe, and Switzerland is one of the potential destinations for this expansion.”
Natanael Barookhian TECHU Ventures“We came to Switzerland with a lot of unknowns and left with a lot of understanding. We were positively surprised by the deeptech ecosystem. The next step for us is to identify investment opportunities in Switzerland and Swiss investors we can invest with.”
Nael-Pierre Nusseibeh GS Futures“This week was an incredible experience and a wonderful introduction to a very tight ecosystem with a lot of excitement and engagement. We want to follow up with both investors and companies we have met this week.”
Kimberly Blakemore ADVentures
