Mission
Swissnex in China advances Swiss-Chinese collaboration in education, research and innovation by leveraging relevant contacts, scouting content and providing context. Our experienced and knowledgeable teams seamlessly move between cultures, take the initiative and help our partners succeed in a challenging environment. Our activities provide Sino-Swiss ERI collaboration with a stronger and more sustainable contextual foundation. The priority topics - Smart Nutrition, Energy/Environment, and Healthtech - help us to focus our initiatives and strengthen our position as knowledge brokers in China.
Swissnex is a network that spans the globe. We have a presence in six regions renowned for innovation, backed by a team of on-the-spot initiators, trailblazers and more than 20 Science Counselors based at Swiss embassies in major cities worldwide.
The name is no coincidence. A nexus is a connection or series of connections linking two or more things. And that, essentially, is what we do. Operating as part of a concerted network, in cooperation with another location or independently, our locations offer expertise and services designed to consolidate Switzerland’s reputation as a leading innovator. Our work strengthens ties with partners worldwide and fosters the international exchange of knowledge, ideas and talent.
Core Values
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Connection
Connecting our partners to thriving innovation ecosystems worldwide
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Advisement
Advising on trends and opportunities in science, education and innovation
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Promotion
Promoting the visibility of Swiss higher education and research institutions, startups and other innovation-driven partner organizations
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Inspiration
Inspiring new ideas by promoting knowledge exchange
Our History
Swissnex in China, the Science Consulate of Switzerland in China, was founded in 2008 and is located in the heart of Shanghai. Working together with the Science, Technology, Education & Innovation Section at the Embassy of Switzerland in China and Consulates-General in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai, Swissnex in China connects Switzerland, China and the world in science, research, education and innovation.
