This year, Winspiration shines a spotlight on women’s mental health—an issue often overlooked despite its profound impact on society. Swissnex in India, in collaboration with the National Institute for Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), will bring together leading Swiss and Indian researchers, innovators and healthcare professionals to drive meaningful conversations and explore solutions in this critical space. 

To that end, we are hosting a networking session connecting researchers, startups, hospital personnel, and companies working on innovations in women’s mental health. By facilitating cross-border dialogue and knowledge-sharing, Winspiration aims to dismantle stigma, promote workplace sensitivity, and create pathways for collaboration. With the upcoming World Congress of Women’s Mental Health 2025 in Bengaluru, this initiative underscores our commitment to advancing global mental health research and policy, ensuring that women’s well-being remains at the forefront of innovation and progress.

Winspiration addresses the diverse challenges women face, whether related to health, stigma, taboos, discrimination, gender roles, or other barriers. By fostering inclusive spaces for open dialogue—including men in the conversation—we aim to raise awareness and spread knowledge. We seek to empower women, as well as those working to improve women’s health and advance gender equity, by providing practical frameworks, tools, and a network that connects them with the right stakeholders to accelerate their efforts and create meaningful, lasting change. Winspiration facilitates practical solutions, encourages knowledge exchange between researchers, practitioners and the public, and makes these discussions accessible to all.