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GlobalThe GigaHand: Superhuman Dexterity Demonstrated in Tsukuba
On August 7, 2025, a fascinating demonstration took place at Kumagai Gumi’s Tsukuba Research Center, showcasing a robotic hand of superhuman scale mounted on a hydraulic excavator developed through a collaboration between ETH Zurich’s Soft…
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BrazilOpen Call: Startup Camps Q1 2026
Are you a Swiss startup ready to connect with the Brazilian market? Applications are now open for the Q1 2026 Startup Camps, powered by Innosuisse and managed by Swissnex.
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Global Artificial Intelligence InnovationLa Mobilière’s Swissnex Outpost UK identifies AI upskilling opportunities
How to ensure a future-ready workforce in the age of AI? This is a question that most companies and public sector organisations are asking. Swiss insurer la Mobilière chose to look for answers via the…
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Japan MedtechMedicine of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: An Interdisciplinary Perspective on Health Crises
On August 6, 2025, Swiss and Japanese experts came together to explore past and present health crises through history, medicine, and the social sciences, offering fresh perspectives on how societies confront epidemics and pandemics.
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Japan InnovationStrengthening Japan-Switzerland Ties: Sustainable Food Packaging
From June 19 to August 17, Professor Selçuk Yildrim visited Japan through the ZHAW–Swissnex Staff Mobility Program to connect with researchers and industry experts in sustainable food packaging. Explore his key findings and comparative insights…
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Japan Art & DesignBeyond Gravity: A Poetic Dialogue Across Disciplines
Swissnex in Japan is excited to unveil Beyond Gravity, a striking new installation by Swiss artist Andrea Giuseppe Corciulo. The artwork was officially unveiled during the opening event on July 30th as part of the…
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San FranciscoBeyond the Hype: Swiss Journalists’ Journey Through AI’s Impact
The typewriter didn't disappear overnight, nor did film cameras or analog editing suites. Each wave of technological change brought new possibilities, and today's media landscape is no different. That's exactly why nine Swiss media professionals…
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San FranciscoFrom Switzerland to Silicon Valley: A Journey Into AI and Life Sciences
In this interview, Dr. Martin Schüle, Senior Researcher at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), takes us inside his research residency at Swissnex in San Francisco, from immersing himself in the Bay Area’s vibrant…
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San FranciscoConnect Lunches: From Mapping to Building a Community
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Japan Climate SustainabilityBeyond Recycling: Rethinking Food Packaging for a Sustainable Future
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GlobalSwissnex to Stage ‘Planetary Embassy’ Across the Globe
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GlobalReimagining Human Empowerment through Robotics and AI in Assistive Technology
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San FranciscoHow a Small Nation Became Europe's Deep Tech Powerhouse
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San Francisco2025 Focus Topics for Swissnex in San Francisco
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Boston and New YorkZHdK Student Works on Show at Climate Week NYC
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Japan Artificial Intelligence RoboticsBuilt by Robots: Human-Machine Collaboration in Construction
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Japan Innovation MedtechConnected Human: Swiss Research Connecting Bodies, Minds, and Machines
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Boston and New YorkClimate Collider: Fall 2025 Cohort
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San FranciscoThe Future of the Past (Masterclass) | Looking Back
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San FranciscoReimagining Collections: A Museum's Digital Anniversary Project
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GlobalSpinning Collaboration: CH-JP Quantum Experts Converge at Expo 2025
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China StartupsBuilding for the accelerator state: what to know about China’s new startup landscape
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Japan Innovation Mobility / Transportation SustainabilityFuture of Air Traffic: Co-Imagining the Next Era of Aviation at Expo 2025
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Boston and New York StartupsSwiss Biotech Startups Head South
