Corporate

As Chinese technological innovation has been growing at an impressive rate in recent years and became the new frontrunner in AI and IoT, it has attracted global attention from Swiss companies who are continuously looking for new opportunities. In many companies, innovation is generally recognised as a critical element for corporate success. As a consequence, Swissnex in China is offering Innovation Scouting for Swiss Institutions and corporates.

What we offer

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Trend & innovation scouting
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Scouting of potential startups for collaboration
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Infographics and reports

RECENT CASES

Debiopharm

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Swissnex 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.

Thank 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, Debiopharm

I 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, Debiopharm

PostFinance

PostFinance, 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.

The 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 Group

Bobst

On May 21 2019, Swissnex in China had the great pleasure to organize and accompany a delegation of 20 top-executive managers from Bobst, a Swiss company evolving in the packaging and labelling industry worldwide, to an afternoon visit at DeepBlue Technology Co., Ltd. in Shanghai. This visit showcased amazing robotics and new tech solutions, from self-vending machines to multi-usage robots.

Tamedia

From April 1-5 2019, Swissnex in China had the pleasure of organizing a 5-day Chinese digital media study trip for an executive delegation from Tamedia 20 Minuten, for the purpose of better understanding the new media ecosystem in China, discuss and exchange best practices with their Chinese counterparts, and have a deep dive into China’s latest innovations. During those 5 days, we visited different leading video/audio platforms and media companies. The Group was also invited to visit the College of Arts and media of Tongji University to gain insight in Chinese new ecosystem from the academic side.