Swissnex in India fosters activities that pursue inclusive prosperity, urgent progress, and a vibrant exchange between the two countries. Bengaluru, India’s knowledge capital, features a thriving academic and entrepreneurial ecosystem with world-class leaders in edtech, healthtech, IT, sustainable development, and more. Swissnex also works across the Indian sub-continent with partners at the forefront of today's and tomorrow’s knowledge economy.

Boston is home to several world-class research universities and a thriving biotechnology ecosystem. Anchored by Harvard and MIT, it features a wide network of scientists and innovators working in medical, greentech, AI, and other cutting-edge fields.

In addition to its unparalleled media, business, and international ecosystems, New York also features a thriving tech sector, with a focus on fintech, the digital economy, and creative industries.

The entrepreneurial environment in the San Francisco area is characterized by innovation, collaboration, and risk-taking. Silicon Valley, located in the South San Francisco Bay Area (SFBA) of California, is a global center of technological innovation and is famous for its well-known startup ecosystem and high levels of interdisciplinarity.

Swissnex in San Francisco sits at the forefront of where culture and design meet technology, leveraging its strategic positioning to enhance interdisciplinarily through the exchange of ideas and networks.

Brazil has the largest innovation ecosystem in Latin America and hosts some of the region’s best universities. The 6 best universities in Brazil are located in the states of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, and the development of technology parks has strengthened the region’s leadership in research, innovation and international cooperation.

Agtechs and fintechs are booming in Brazil, with São Paulo classified as the fourth largest fintech market in the world. Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo are among the top 10 connected smart cities in Brazil, with São Paulo at the top of the ranking and Rio de Janeiro leading in technology and innovation. The city has invested in innovative solutions in areas such as pollution, mobility and natural disaster prevention, seeking to become smarter and more sustainable.

China’s main economic hubs offer an amazing diversity of research and innovation. Shanghai has quickly risen to be a global leader in artificial intelligence, chips, and biomedicine. Beijing is home to world-class innovation in AI, big data, and quantum computing.

Further south in the Greater Bay Area, both Guangzhou and Shenzhen have achieved an excellent reputation as innovation powerhouses. Hong Kong is a leading destination for sabbatical researchers, offering the highest density of universities and cutting-edge research infrastructure. As a gateway between East and West, it provides unique opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and global partnerships with the Greater Bay Area.

Japan has several high-standard innovation ecosystems in some of the world's densest cultural places. For example, the dynamic Kansai region is a wellspring of Japan’s knowledge creation, one of the two biggest economic areas in Japan and a cradle for innovation-driven corporations such as Panasonic, Takeda, or Nintendo. As a leading hotbed in Japan born out of a continuum of original, cutting-edge education, research, and innovation, the 200 universities in the region are ceaselessly striving to advance science and innovation across the spectrum of humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. The Osaka-Kyoto-Kobe triangle has top tier universities, which engage in the highest-level, best-funded research in Japan.