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March 13, 2025 China IP / Compliance Startups

Risks and Regulations for Swiss Tech Startups in China (Part 2): Supply Chain Compliance and Dispute Resolution

China has been gradually opening its market to foreign investment, with reforms aimed at streamlining procedures and increasing market access in certain sectors. In recent years, China has made significant efforts to attract foreign investment…
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March 6, 2025 Japan

Switzerland at Fuel Cell Expo & Smart Energy Week 2025

Switzerland’s commitment to innovation took center stage during Swiss Smart Energy Week 2025, held from February 17 to 21. These events fostered meaningful connections, enabling startups to explore collaborations and gain insights from Japan’s thriving…
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March 5, 2025 Japan

NextStep Program: A Promising Start to International VET Internships

The inaugural year of the NextStep Program has successfully paved the way for young Swiss vocational education and training (VET) graduates to gain professional experience in Japan. Launched as a pilot initiative by the Cantons…
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February 26, 2025 Global

Exploring the Future of Sustainable Energy at Kyushu University’s I²CNER

Switzerland was represented among the countries dispatching science councilors, attachés and staff to Kyushu University to visit the International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research (I²CNER) which aims to create a sustainable, environmentally friendly society with…
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February 26, 2025 China Biotech Health Startups

How Swiss Startups Can Fast-Track Their Entry into China’s Healthcare Market

Although China today is the world’s 2nd largest market for both medical devices and drugs, many foreign startups may hold back from focusing on, engaging with, or doing business in China due to the lack…
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February 21, 2025 China Sustainability VPET / Skills

Short-Term Sabbaticals for Swiss Researchers in China

If you're a Swiss researcher curious about what’s happening in China’s academic and innovation scenes, our Tailored Research Trips might just be a good fit.
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February 20, 2025 Japan Artificial Intelligence Innovation Robotics Startups

Call for Startups: Showcase Your Vision at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025

Swissnex in Japan invites Swiss startups to showcase their groundbreaking innovations in robotics, artificial intelligence, AR, and VR at the Swisstech Pavilion during SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025, held from May 8–10. This is your chance…
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February 19, 2025 Boston and New York

Linking Planetary and Human Health

Researchers from Switzerland and Boston joined Swissnex to discuss the impact of climate extremes like wildfires on planetary systems and the human body.

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