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Lens of Impact: Perspectives on Art and Design
April 3, 2024A new event series presented by Parsons’ School of Art and Design History and Theory and Swissnex in New York invites Swiss and US-based speakers to engage in a cross-cultural exchange on art and design practices.
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Climate Collider: Spring 2024 Recap
April 2, 2024The second edition of the startup exchange program brought together Swiss and US startups in Boston and Houston for peer-to-peer learning and collaboration on the energy transition.
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HEG-FR Group Investigates Innovation in Boston
March 28, 2024The study tour of Swiss EMBA students came to Boston in March to study sustainability and scalability in innovation.
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Swiss Biotech in the Spotlight: 10 Startups Coming to Boston
March 27, 2024The Venture Leaders Biotech 2024 – members of the “Swiss National Startup Team” – will visit Boston on an innovation roadshow this May.
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Climate Collider: Spring 2024 Cohort
February 22, 2024As part of the startup exchange program powered by Swissnex and Innosuisse, five Swiss energy startups are embarking on a journey to connect with climatetech innovators across the US.
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International Panel on Quantum Talent in Washington
February 22, 2024This February, an event at Johns Hopkins University’s brand new Bloomberg Center in Washington brings together perspectives from the US, Switzerland, and Finland on the human capital behind quantum.
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Zurich Researchers Forge Relationships on the East Coast
February 2, 2024Fourteen faculty and staff members from the Zurich University of Applied Sciences are traveling to Boston and New York in 2024 to conduct research and build connections with their peers in the US.
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From Boston to Zurich: Shaping the Future of Food
January 24, 2024Harvard, Tufts, and WPI will be represented in the “Lake Week” festival at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Wädenswil this month.
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Five Startups Creating the Future of Retail
December 19, 2023A group of Swiss startups is traveling to New York this January for NRF 2024, the world’s leading retail conference. From AI-based inventories to automated web design, discover how their creative technologies will shape tomorrow's commerce.
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New Report: The Expanding Scope of Design
December 6, 2023A survey of 17 design leaders carried out by Swissnex and design studio Other Tomorrows examines critical shifts in the design landscape, from the rise of generative AI to pervasive environmental and climate concerns.
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Climate Collider: First Edition Recap
November 13, 2023The startup exchange program brought together 10 Swiss and US startups this fall for peer-to-peer learning and collaboration in the fight against climate change.
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New Mapping of Swiss Quantum Ecosystem
November 3, 2023Discover an overview of the major players and highlights of the Swiss quantum ecosystem, developed in the framework of Swissnex’s global initiative on quantum technology.
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Swissnex Takes a Creative Turn in New York
October 31, 2023A decade after opening its first Manhattan office, Swissnex is moving to NeueHouse Madison Square, a creative hub in the Flatiron district, with a renewed focus on promoting Swiss innovation, arts, and creative industries.
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Key Insights from the Swissnex Quantum Summit
October 30, 2023From the role of governments to the dangers of excessive hype, Swissnex’s flagship conference on quantum technology tackled a wide range of issues in this emerging industry.
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Swissnex at the Quantum World Congress in Washington
September 27, 2023At an international forum, Swissnex joined a Swiss delegation to discuss how to best advance global strategic partnerships in quantum science and technology.
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Swissnex at Climate Week NYC 2023
September 6, 2023Swissnex kicks off the new startup program Climate Collider and explores the future of green energy at the world’s largest climate event in New York City.
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Robotics, Medtech, AI: 11 Swiss Startups to Explore the US Market
August 22, 2023The Innosuisse Internationalization Camps run by Swissnex in Boston and New York will give them the tools and connections they need to explore and enter the US market.
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Climate Collider: Announcing Inaugural Startup Cohort
August 11, 2023From solar energy and sustainable materials to building analytics and green mobility, the participants in our new Swiss-US startup exchange program are advancing solutions to climate change in every aspect of our lives.
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Marc Streit Joins as Head of Arts and Creative Industries
August 8, 2023Based in New York, the founder of the “zürich moves!” festival will draw on his extensive experience as a cultural entrepreneur to lead Swissnex’s initiatives at the interface of art, science, and technology across the American Northeast.
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Meet the Future of Medicine: 10 Swiss Startups in Boston
July 28, 2023The Venture Leaders Medtech 2023 – members of the "Swiss National Startup Team” – will visit Boston on an innovation roadshow this September.
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US Quantum Company IonQ to Establish Presence in Basel
July 5, 2023Through a new partnership with QuantumBasel, the prominent quantum computer manufacturer will open an innovation center and deploy next-generation systems at uptownBasel in Switzerland.
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Switzerland Sets New Record at BIO 2023
June 5, 2023The Swiss Pavilion at the BIO International Convention, which is taking place in Boston from June 5 to 8, hosts a record number of 49 exhibitors, including more than 25 startups, showcasing the best of Swiss biotech.
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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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Reflections on SUEID 2022
November 8, 2022Join us in discovering takeaways from Swiss-US Energy Innovation Days 2022
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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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Seven Swiss Startups to Explore the US Market
April 29, 2022Since the beginning of 2022, seven new companies have been accepted into Innosuisse’s internationalization camps run by Swissnex in Boston and New York. From fintech and composite materials to biotech and SaaS, discover what they’re all about.
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New Partnership Brings Swiss and Boston Business Schools Together
April 21, 2022The School of Management Fribourg (HEG-FR) and Suffolk University’s Sawyer Business School (SBS) have signed a new five-year agreement that deepens collaborations between the Swiss and Boston-area business education ecosystems.
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SUEID 2022 Hones in on Accelerating the Energy Transition
April 1, 2022The 9th edition of the Swiss-US Energy Innovation Days 2022 will return to an in-person format in Bern, Switzerland, this August. Apply below to participate!
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Swiss University Study Tours Return to Boston
March 30, 2022After a pandemic hiatus of in-person study tours, Swissnex is pleased to host two study tours from the Fribourg School of Management this April, including 20 master's students in entrepreneurship and 10 Executive MBA students.
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How NFTs Disrupted the Art Market in Less Than a Year
December 16, 2021Built on the same technology as Bitcoin, NFTs have been the hottest topic of 2021. They enable a real market for digital works of art while fueling unprecedented speculation. Swiss and US specialists take you on a wild tour of superlatives.
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Venture Leaders Biotech 2021
October 25, 2021The Venture Leaders program connects the top ten Swiss startups in Biotech to Boston’s world class life sciences ecosystem. Meeting with local experts and investors, the Swiss entrepreneurs immerse themselves in the US market to accelerate their business growth.
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A Look Back: Venture Leaders in Life Sciences
October 4, 2021Swissnex hosted the latest cohort of Venture Leaders in Life Sciences. These inspiring Swiss startups had the opportunity to hone their pitches, get valuable insights and feedback, and meet with investors and experts.
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Meet the Next Generation of Science Diplomats
September 10, 2021A cohort of professionals from 13 countries convened virtually in 2021 for an intensive two-week course to fast-track their way to becoming seasoned in science diplomacy.
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AIRTIME, Swiss Design TV
August 11, 2021Live from September 20 - October 30, 2021
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Making a Biotech Supercluster a Reality
January 11, 2021Home to one of the first approved COVID-19 vaccines, Boston and Cambridge comprise one of the largest biotech superclusters in the world. How did it happen, and what can Lausanne learn from it?
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Urban Governance, Transparency, and Privacy in a Digital Age
November 11, 2020Experts from around the world give us their take on the challenges and opportunities for smart cities and digital urbanism.
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Transcending Borders, One Handshake at a Time
March 26, 2021How two Swiss artists used robotics to make a physical handshake possible at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Robotics and Human Interaction
June 30, 2020How advances in robotics and design are fundamentally changing the human experience.
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On Solitude
June 18, 2020The world is in the midst of a great experiment in human nature, as we increase digital connectivity and social media exposure while simultaneously experiencing one of the largest episodes of physical isolation in recent history due to the current pandemic. Is this an inflection point for the human psyche or merely another anecdote in the annals of our development?
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Patient Advocacy in Boston: Best Practices and Lessons Learned
June 9, 2020Key takeaways from a conversation with some of Boston’s leading experts in patient advocacy.
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Resilience and Reinvention in New York City
May 7, 2020At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, four New Yorkers tell us their stories of reinvention.
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Hunting for exoplanets: European new space telescope and an MIT-lead satellite join forces
December 16, 2019The space telescope CHEOPS is about to be put into orbit. We met its Principal Investigator Willy Benz and George Ricker, who also leads a satellite mission aiming at studying exoplanets.
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Innosuisse Global Roadshow 2021
August 31, 2021September 13 - 15, 2021
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Join the Cyber Startup Challenge 2021
July 12, 2021The Cyber-Defence (CYD) Campus, armasisse Science, and Technology is looking for innovative technologies and explores the startup market by organizing a new Cyber Startup Challenge 2021, after the successful 2020 edition. Registrations are now open until August 25, 2021.
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Switzerland’s Global Innovation Hub Rebrands for the Future of International Collaboration
May 20, 2021Switzerland’s global education, research, and innovation network rebrands and launches a global website in collaboration with long-standing partner Yves Béhar, Founder and Principal Designer, and his team at Fuseproject to reflect the future of international collaboration in an age of digital acceleration.
