Discover the stories of our stakeholders, partners, alumni, and more, and learn how our collaboration has impacted their journeys.
Belimo, a global leader in HVAC solutions, recently visited Shanghai's dynamic R&D landscape. The delegation had the opportunity to meet and engage in discussions with top researchers from Tongji University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), and Donghua University. With the support of Swissnex in China, they explored the latest innovations that are shaping the HVAC industry in both Switzerland and China.
Learn morePostFinance, the financial services unit of Swiss Post, participated in an Innovation Scouting Tour organized by Swissnex in China from October 30 to Nov 3, 2023. The delegation visited Hangzhou, engaging with companies like Alibaba Cloud, Ant Group, LianLian Global, as well as PingPong Payments and connecting with key stakeholders. They further explored the fintech ecosystem in Shenzhen and held discussions with Yeahka, WeBank, and Lexin. These meetings allowed them to exchange views on the latest trends in cloud financial solutions, mobile payment systems, e-commerce and cross-border payments from both Chinese and Swiss perspectives.
Learn moreSwissnex in China supported Debiopharm, a leading biopharmaceutical company, in organizing the Swissnex x Debiopharm Day on September 28, 2023. By identifying and connecting Debiopharm with the pioneering players in the field of oncology drug discovery, the intensive matchmaking sessions enabled them to establish valuable connections, facilitate the exchange of innovative ideas and explore potential collaborations.
Learn moreSwissnex took care of all aspects of our study trip. This included the organization of the meetings, the logistics on site, and also support to keep the language and cultural barriers as low as possible. We are very positive after our visit. We met several professors at three different universities in Shanghai. Through our visits, we laid the foundations for building partnerships with the research institutions that are relevant to us.
Michael Schupp Head of Technology Management at BelimoThank you to Swissnex in China for supporting Debiopharm in the search for innovative drug candidates in China. Swissnex Shanghai is a great support, allowing Debiopharm to connect with 25 innovative companies in China in a few days. Overall, Swissnex is a fantastic organization helping Debiopharm to reach innovation and potential partners, all around the world. Connections with Swissnex in San Francisco, Boston, Osaka and Shanghai were very successful. Happy to pursue this efficient collaboration.
Bertrand Ducrey CEO, DebiopharmI would like to express my gratitude for your warm welcome in Shanghai and the support provided by Swissnex. Your team listened carefully to our needs and was very efficient. I recommend Swissnex to all companies seeking to expand their international presence.
Thierry Mauvernay President, DebiopharmThe program put together by Swissnex was well-curated, showcasing a broad spectrum of services. It allowed us to gain valuable insights, particularly in fintech and cross-border payments, and to identify potential avenues for collaborations.
David Abele Head of Outpost China, Swiss Post GroupFrom October 9 to 13, an interdisciplinary team of five international university students stepped into a glass cube container, to collaboratively tackle a major societal challenge over the course of five intensive days. For this first edition in China, Swissnex in China has brought together the ETH Zürich student organizers, corporate partner Bühler Group China and university partner Jiangnan University to collaborate on the initiative, united by a common goal of fostering entrepreneurial talent in young people across and beyond borders.
Learn moreCo-organized by Frontiers, the National Science Library of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Swissnex in China, and hosted by the Embassy of Switzerland in China, a bilateral dialogue was curated to bring together research practitioners and enablers from Switzerland and China to discuss the future of Research Integrity in today’s rapidly changing global circumstances.
Learn moreOur interview with Dong Yang Meier, a research associate and lecturer at the Center for Culture & Creativity in International Business (C3IB) within the ZHAW School of Management and Law. Dong Yang Meier participated in the 2023 ZHAW Mobility Program facilitated by Swissnex in China.
Learn moreSupported by Pro Helvetia and in collaboration with EPFL and Swissnex, Iris Long embarked on a research trip, immersing herself in Switzerland's vibrant art and science scene. In this interview, she reflected on the intersection of art, AI, and fundamental physics. Iris envisions thrilling future collaborations with Swissnex in China, emphasizing the potential for personal and professional growth in the field of art & science.
Learn moreWe interviewed Swissnex Fellows Dr. Wuwei Ren and Alan Ze Xiong, who are experts in HealthTech, to ask them about their work and their opinions on the future of HealthTech and collaborations between China and Switzerland.
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