Swissnex is a global Swiss network that connects people and institutions in education, research, and innovation.
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, promoting the international exchange of research and ideas.
We help Swiss startups go global, meeting the needs of entrepreneurs exploring the Brazilian market.
Encompassing foresight, technology, and trend scouting, we provide insights derived from our ecosystem of activities in education, research, innovation, and creativity.
We connect Swiss and Brazilian researchers and science-based artists to foster discussions on art and science.
We have strong partnerships with universities, innovation centers, startups, researchers, and the private sector in Switzerland and Brazil. We foster inspiring collaborations and promote the exchange of knowledge.
Mid-summer 2024, a group of fourteen different startups, mixing Brazilian and Swiss experts, toured the Para region in Northern Brazil. Across ten days spent meeting and connecting with the local community, the group gained valuable insights into the local biodiversity, bioeconomy, and people.
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.
Are you a Swiss startup ready to explore the Brazilian market? Q3 Applications for the Startup Camps in Brazil, powered by Swissnex and Innosuisse are now open.
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!
