Mission & Organization

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. The six main Swissnex locations are established in some of the world’s most innovative regions. Together with around twenty Science and Technology Offices (STO) and Counselors (STC) based in Swiss Embassies, they contribute to strengthen Switzerland’s profile as a world-leading innovation hotspot.

Our values

The core value of Swissnex consists of:

  • Connecting


    its partners to thriving innovation ecosystems worldwide

  • Advising


    on trends and opportunities in science, education and innovation

  • Promoting


    the visibility of Swiss higher education and research institutions, startups and other innovation-driven partner organizations

  • Inspiring


    new ideas by promoting knowledge exchange