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Generating insights and ideas that connect the dots between science, technology, and creativity, nextrends and nextrends Asia are a bridge between Switzerland and the world.
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Innovation
With our unique network and expertise, we co-create programs and provide services to partners in the public and private sectors. We provide insights derived from a wide-ranging ecosystem of creative activities across education, research and innovation encompassing foresight, technology and trend scouting.
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Swissnex connects Swiss corporations and innovation agencies with key players to help them access the latest trends in technology, innovation and more. With a networked, cross-disciplinary team as our backbone, we have access, contacts and expertise in a wide range of fields within the ERI ecosystem. Our presence in some of the most vibrant academic and innovation hubs in the world, together with our ties to Switzerland, make us an excellent partner for Swiss stakeholders visualizing the long-term future of their business.
Follow the links below for more information about our innovation-related activities and relevant contacts at our different locations.
Global innovation and corporate activities
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Stories
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2025 Multimedia Lab for Journalists
4 August 2025 — 15 August 2025An immersive 2-week intensive program designed to support established and emerging professionals in journalism and multimedia storytelling.
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AssiStart: Indo-Swiss Assistive Technologies Week 2025
1 March 2025 — 31 May 2025Swiss startups have the unique opportunity to explore and expand into the dynamic Indian market while contributing to global advancements in assistive technologies. AssiStart: Indo-Swiss Assistive Technology Week 2025 seeks to foster cooperation between Switzerland and India, leveraging Swiss innovation and expertise in assistive technology to address the growing needs of diverse populations in both countries. Startup Camp is powered by Innosuisse and managed by Swissnex.
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Bridges and Innovation Ecosystems: A Deep Dive in Robotics
21 March 2025Is bridging international innovation ecosystems a contradiction? Join me on a journey from Zurich to San Francisco, where robotics innovation, cultural insights, and unexpected connections await. Discover what happens when Switzerland's precision meets Silicon Valley's dynamic spirit—and why the metaphor of bridges has never been more fitting.
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Swiss Pavillion @ HumanX 2025 Conference
10 March 2025 — 13 March 2025HumanX is the most important AI gathering of 2025. With our Partners Switzerland Global Enterprise and the Swiss Business Hub USA we create a strong Swiss presence in the E[X]PO area with our Swiss booth. At HumanX, the companies are given the opportunity to network and connect directly with potential business partners and investors.
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US Investors Explore Swiss Deep Tech
6 February 2025The group of investors dug into Switzerland’s innovation ecosystem on a one-week tour of Swiss deep tech.
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AI Predictions for 2025
18 December 2024With new releases, startups emerging daily, and an AI discourse oscillating between excitement and skepticism—breakthroughs and potential bubbles—navigating this sea of information can feel like a dense technological fog, thicker than the one we often have in San Francisco. Our AI Program Manager Maulde Cuerel clears the horizon and explores what’s in store for AI in 2025.
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Swiss startup MATIS brings art preservation innovation to Brazil
5 December 2024Marie Didier, CEO of MATIS, shares her inspiring journey of entering the Brazilian market. From participating in the Market Validation Camp to returning for the Market Entry Camp, Marie reveals how Brazil’s vibrant cultural heritage and collaborative ecosystem have shaped MATIS’s mission and growth strategy.
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AIT 10: connection, collaboration, and transformation
27 November 2024From November 4th to 8th, the 10th edition of the Academia-Industry Training (AIT) in Brazil celebrated a decade of fostering science-based businesses. With 22 startups exploring solutions across sectors like food, energy, and health, the program strengthened Swiss-Brazilian ties through ecosystem visits, mentorships, and events like the Celebration Night and Pitch Competition. Our Program Manager, Isabela Temístocles, shares all the highlights in her article!
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East Coast Startup Programs: 2024 Recap
16 December 2024Swissnex welcomed 66 Swiss startups in 2024 for programs in Boston, New York, and beyond.
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10 Swiss Medtech Startups Coming to Massachusetts
11 October 2024The Venture Leaders Medtech 2024 – members of the “Swiss National Startup Team” – will visit Boston on an innovation roadshow in November.
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Climate Collider: Fall 2024 Recap
3 October 2024The third edition of the startup exchange program offered six Swiss startups the opportunity to connect with US peers and stakeholders in the Northeastern US.
