Swissnex is the Swiss global network connecting the dots in education, research, and innovation. Our mission is to support the outreach and active engagement of our partners in the international exchange of knowledge, ideas and talent. We thereby contribute to strengthen Switzerland's profile as a world-leading innovation hotspot.
Connecting people and ideas from Switzerland and Brazil to foster exchanges in education, research and innovation.
We connect academics and researchers from Switzerland and Brazil fostering the international exchange of research and ideas.
We help Swiss startups go global, catering to the needs of entrepreneurs exploring the Brazilian market.
Encompassing foresight, technology and trend scouting, we provide insights derived from our ecosystem of activities across education, research, innovation, and creativity.
We connect Swiss and Brazilian researchers and science-based artists to foster discussions on arts and science.
The Amazon, a treasure trove of biodiversity and a vital regulator of the Earth's climate, is under threat. As deforestation accelerates, so does the risk of zoonotic diseases—pathogens jumping from animals to humans. In this interview, Dr. Alessandra Nava, a researcher at Fiocruz Amazônia, sheds light on the intricate connections between biodiversity loss, emerging infectious diseases, and climate change. She also discusses proactive measures to mitigate these risks, emphasizing the importance of standing forests, the One Health approach, and the urgent need for collective action.
Marie Didier, CEO of MATIS, shares her inspiring journey of entering the Brazilian market. From participating in the Market Validation Camp to returning for the Market Entry Camp, Marie reveals how Brazil’s vibrant cultural heritage and collaborative ecosystem have shaped MATIS’s mission and growth strategy.
From November 4th to 8th, the 10th edition of the Academia-Industry Training (AIT) in Brazil celebrated a decade of fostering science-based businesses. With 22 startups exploring solutions across sectors like food, energy, and health, the program strengthened Swiss-Brazilian ties through ecosystem visits, mentorships, and events like the Celebration Night and Pitch Competition. Our Program Manager, Isabela Temístocles, shares all the highlights in her article!
Are you a Swiss startup ready to explore the Brazilian market? Applications are now open for the Startup Camps in Brazil, powered by Swissnex and Innosuisse. Apply by November 26, 2024.
Where the tech world meets - swisstech Pavilion @ Web Summit Rio (27-30 April, 2025)
From science to impact: a decade of AIT - Discover this milestone and meet our AIT Ambassadors, a new initiative taking shape!
Meet the Brazilian and Swiss sciencepreneurs taking part in the 10th edition of the Academia-Industry Training and find out more about their innovative projects!
Swissnex in Brazil embarked on a transformative journey into the Amazon, driven by a shared vision of sustainability and biodiversity. After extensive collaboration with local experts, this vision gave birth to nexBio Amazônia. The program brought together Brazilian and Swiss startups, researchers, and Amazon communities, culminating in a dynamic two-week pilot in July 2024.
Swissnex in Brazil hosted a special event with the ETH BiodivX team, followed by the launch of the exhibition "Amazônia Mapeada—Images and Sounds of Environmental DNA", which is open until August 14 at Bosque da Ciência, Manaus. Join us to explore this unique blend of art and science!
On 22 July, a delegation of 19 Swiss and Brazilian entrepreneurs and researchers arrive in Pará for a two-week program to develop efficient and sustainable new solutions in the existing bioeconomy production chain. Learn more and meet the participants!
In this interview, Malin Borg reflects on a decade of Swissnex, her deep connection with Brazil, and some personal highlights. As she returns to Switzerland, her Deputy, Bianca Campos, steps in as interim CEO until 2025. Discover her insights and hopes for the future of Swissnex.
Discover the leaders of the ETH BiodivX group, who are leading the team for the Amazon rainforest conservation through cutting-edge technology, community engagement, and innovative scientific research.
Join Swissnex in Brazil in celebrating the innovative efforts of the ETH BiodivX team as they harness cutting-edge technology to preserve the Amazon's biodiversity. Discover how Swiss ingenuity is making a global impact.
Discover the synergy of Swiss higher education and Brazilian innovation showcased at the Study in Europe Roadshow 2024. Read the full article by our Academic Relations Program Manager, Pedro Capra.
Open call for Swiss startups interested in joining the Infrastructure Forum in October 2024 in São Paulo.
Delve into the Bootcamp Future of Food! The program welcomed two startups, four researchers, and one expert to join a two-week program in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro in April 2024. Our Communications Manager, Sofia Costa, walks us through their journey in this article!
Learn more about the swisstech pavilion at the Web Summit 2024 last April in Rio de Janeiro
Thousands of people will gather in Rio de Janeiro for another incredible Web Summit from 15-18 April. Swissnex will be under the roof of swisstech pavillion once again, bringing Swiss startups to showcase their solutions, connect with potential partners and unlock a new gigantic market.
Experience a unique acceleration program and build your network across Brazil and Switzerland. CLOSED CALL.
Get to know the spin-off startup from the ETH Zurich, NexMR, and learn more about their Market Validation Camp in Brazil.
This International Women's Day, Simone Ramseier, our Junior Project Manager, shared with us her views in an inspiring article about gender equality. Read in full here.
The innovation promotion agency of Brazil (Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa e Inovação Industrial – EMBRAPII) - with the support of ApexBrasil and the Swiss Innovation Agency (Innosuisse) - is announcing the 5th edition of the TechMakers Brazil-Switzerland joint call 2024. Apply until 30 September 2024!
Swissnex joined ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich to host the Amazônia and beyond event at the House of Switzerland in the WEF Annual Meeting in January 2024. Learn more and watch the full video!
Apply until 25th March and discover how your startup can be the game-changer for sustainable and efficient solutions in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. - CLOSED CALL
Take a look at our 2023 through the eyes of our CEO. Malin shares her insights on successful and some unexpected achievements during an “essential year for generative AI but a pivotal one for Swissnex in Brazil”. Read in full here!
Swissnex in Brazil, in partnership with the Leading House for the Latin American Region from the University of St.Gallen, is pleased to present the Future of Food Bootcamp RESEARCHER GRANT!
Where the tech world meets - swisstech Pavilion @ Web Summit Rio (15-18 April, 2024)
In 2023, Swissnex in Brazil welcomed two professors through the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) Mobility Program with the Swissnex Network: Anna Wiedemann and Cathérine Hartmann. Get to know more and apply for 2024!
Letícia Vargas, co-founder of Rede Brasil-Suíça, shares more about the importance of the Network, why to host the 1st Conference Brazil-Switzerland, and the different strategies used to strengthen the connection between the two countries.
We welcomed Cathérine Hartmann two weeks ago at our Swissnex office in São Paulo. On behalf of ZHAW, she is in Brazil to deepen her research, focusing on behavior change for sustainable development. Read the interview in full to learn more about her views on challenges and opportunities in Brazil.
Get to know the spin-off startup from the University of Bern, Santella, in their Market Validation Camp in Brazil.
On October 19, 2023, Swiss Alumni from all over Brazil gathered in the city of São Paulo to celebrate and strengthen the connection between both countries. It was an incredible evening marked by an exchange of knowledge and networking, bringing out the best of Swiss hospitality and Brazilian warmth.
Call closed for startups! The Bootcamp Future of Food 2024 will also welcome Swiss Researchers and Food Specialists, check out the open call!
VET NextStep is a worldwide internship program for graduates of the Swiss Vocational Baccalaureate. Now, through a partnership between Swissnex in Brazil and the Cantons of Vaud and Zurich, the VET NextStep will offer internship opportunities in Brazil, bringing graduates to local companies and institutions.
Simone and Diogo are joining our team as part of their international internship. Get to know our new team members and learn why they choose Brazil for this adventure!
Last week we welcomed Dr. Anna Wiedemann at our Swissnex office in Rio de Janeiro. On behalf of ZHAW, she will research in Brazil in Business Information Systems, focusing on DevOps teams, general project management topics, and qualitative research methods.
Learn more about Brazil’s Growing Clean Tech Sector and why it is becoming the go-to spot for startups.
Get to know the Official Visit of Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, accompanied by the State Secretary Martina Hirayama, State Secretary Helene Budliger, and a remarkable Business, Science, and Innovation Delegation.
Just one week to go before the closing ceremony of the very first edition of the Swiss Sustainability Award. Six startups are still in the running, vying for the title of winner of the Innovation Challenge. Discover the finalists, their innovative solutions and how they can contribute to waste reduction in Brazil!
Brazil, which has been participating in international Olympics for over 20 years, standing out more and more, finds in the 55th International Chemistry Olympiad in Switzerland an opportunity to reveal new talents in the field. In 2023, the delegation will have two mentor teachers and four students.
Our Deputy CEO, Bianca Campos, shares more about the Innovation highlights in the first semester 2023. Between the Academia-Industry Training, the Swisstech Pavilion at the Web Summit, and the Internationalization Camps, Swissnex collaborated with more than 20 startups, always “connecting the dots that probably would not connect organically”. Read in full here.
The Fungi Cosmology project had its first phase in the Amazon forest in March 2023. While waiting for the next step in Patagônia 2024, we can rejoice in our memories by sharing our video, photos, and podcast made exclusively for this transdisciplinary project with artists, scientists, and curators from Brazil, Switzerland, and Chile.
The first Web Summit outside of Europe took place in Rio de Janeiro, from 1 to 4 May 2023. The Swissnex team mobilized to give the 11 participating Swiss startups an unforgettable experience and position Switzerland as an innovation destination at one of the world’s most important tech conferences.
The Study in Europe Roadshow happened from 20 April to 4 May in different cities around Brazil, welcoming 4097 students. The Swissnex team was there to present the opportunities to study in Switzerland, the most innovative country in the world.
Rio welcomes the Web Summit on 1-4 May with 15k tech enthusiasts. Swissnex in Brazil will represent the Swiss innovation ecosystem through the swisstech Pavilion, bringing Swiss startups to showcase their solutions, connect with potential partners and enjoy the unprecedented opportunity to be in the same room as big Brazilian companies and major investors.
After two weeks of intensive learning and connecting the Amazon forest and São Paulo city, the Fungi Cosmology research program came to an end. Our Arts & Science Program Manager, Gabriela Devaud, shared the life-changing experience through her perspective while accompanying the transdisciplinary group of artists, scientists, and curators from Brazil, Chile, and Switzerland.
The Innovation Challenge is open for Swiss and Brazilian startups interested in contributing to a cleaner tomorrow.
Where the tech world meets - swisstech Pavilion @ Web Summit Rio 2023 (May 1 - May 4, 2023)
How fungi can teach us new ways to live in the world - a transdisciplinary research program by a group of artists, scientists, and curators from Brazil, Chile, and Switzerland.
2023 promises to be a year of many startups coming to Brazil. Startups of all kinds of technology and background with one thing in common: the will to enter the Brazilian market.
Are you a Swiss startup ready to explore the Brazilian market? Applications for the Startup Camps in Brazil, powered by Swissnex and Innosuisse, open on January 10th.
Discover how your startup can be the game-changer for sustainable and efficient solutions in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. Applications open January 14th!
Where the tech world meets - swisstech Pavilion @ Web Summit Rio (27-30 April, 2025)
