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China StartupsBuilding for the accelerator state: what to know about China’s new startup landscape
The meteoric rise of DeepSeek, the paradigm-changing AI startup in Hangzhou that is already a household name, has injected fresh momentum into China’s startup ecosystem. The hype is welcome after a challenging past 18 months,…
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Japan Innovation Mobility / Transportation SustainabilityFuture of Air Traffic: Co-Imagining the Next Era of Aviation at Expo 2025
On May 23, 2025, the Swiss Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka became a launchpad for forward-thinking discussions on the future of air traffic. Held during the Expo’s theme week on The Future of Community and…
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Boston and New York StartupsSwiss Biotech Startups Head South
As part of the Startup Camps powered by Innosuisse, four Swiss startups explored opportunities in North Carolina and Massachusetts.
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Japan Artificial IntelligenceFriendship with AI: Exploring human-AI bonds across cultures and disciplines
Can humans be friends with AI?—Researchers Thomas Keller, Elke Brucker-Kley, and Isabelle Stutz, from the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), explored the question through cross-cultural and interdisciplinary workshops at the World Expo 2025 Osaka…
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GlobalA Taste of Tomorrow: EPFL-led RoboCake at Expo 2025
The pioneering edible robotic cake was unveiled and tasted at the Swiss Pavilion at the World Expo 2025, Osaka, Japan on June 6. Presented by RoboFood an EPFL-led and EU funded project, the RoboCake is…
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San FranciscoReport from the Bay Area: The (New) Robotics Renaissance
A new era is unfolding in robotics—one defined not by incremental tweaks, but by a dramatic convergence of artificial intelligence, advanced hardware, and powerful software. Often referred to as the “robotics renaissance,” this moment is…
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Japan Art & Design InnovationReimagining Traditional Crafts with Cutting-Edge Technology
From May 13 to June 3, Swissnex Window #6 brought together voices from Japan and Switzerland to explore how tradition and technology can intersect. Through an exhibition and a special event at the Swiss Pavilion,…
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San FranciscoOpen Call: Explore and Shape the Future of Robotics and Physical AI
Swissnex in San Francisco invites Swiss-based startups, researchers, thinkers, and tech artists working at the intersection of robotics, AI, and embodied systems to apply for a unique five-day program in San Francisco, October 27–31, 2025.
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Report from the Bay Area: The (New) Robotics Renaissance
11 June 2025A new era is unfolding in robotics—driven by the convergence of AI, advanced hardware, and powerful software—and Swissnex in San Francisco is tracking this “robotics renaissance” to foster exchange between the Swiss and North American innovation ecosystems.
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Open Call: Explore and Shape the Future of Robotics and Physical AI
3 June 2025Applications for the five-day program in San Francisco (October 27–31, 2025) are now open.
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2025 Focus Topic Robotics: Connecting Silicon Valley and Switzerland
15 May 2025In 2025, Swissnex in San Francisco is putting the spotlight on robotics, launching a year-long focus that includes events, programs, and collaborations exploring the future of intelligent machines.
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Looking Back at SF Climate Week
30 April 2025Over 25,000 people attended SF Climate Week this past week, and Swissnex was at the center of the action.
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![A vibrant gathering at Swissnex featuring a crowd of attendees exploring exhibits and networking in a bright, modern space. The Swissnex logo is prominently displayed on the wall, emphasizing the innovative and collaborative atmosphere. Attendees engage with displays, converse in small groups, and move throughout the open area, which is illuminated by natural light and modern overhead fixtures. The event radiates energy, creativity, and a sense of community, showcasing the spirit of innovation and exchange.]()
ZHAW Staff Mobility Program 2025
30 April 2025This year, Swissnex is hosting a total of five staff members of ZHAW visiting the San Francisco Bay Area for a two-week sabbatical.
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Expanding Bionomous Horizons: How the Startup Camp (Robotics) Transformed Our Silicon Valley Journey
7 April 2025EPFL spin-off Bionomous transformed their US market approach through the Startup Camp (Robotics) powered by Innosuisse and managed by Swissnex. Discover how CEO Frank Bonnet secured key investor meetings and research partnerships that will fuel their next phase of international growth.
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SF Climate Week at Swissnex in San Francisco
3 April 2025Swissnex in San Francisco is participating in the SF Climate Week with several events and is the official home of two of SF Climate Week's Key Summits.
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HumanX 2025: AI in Finance, Cybersecurity, and Healthcare
25 March 2025At the HumanX conference, over 3,000 global tech innovators gathered to unravel AI's transformative potential. From OpenAI and Anthropic to innovative startups, the event illuminated how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing finance, cybersecurity, and healthcare—offering a tantalizing preview of technology's most powerful frontier.
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2025 Multimedia Lab for Journalists
25 March 2025Swissnex in San Francisco is excited to announce that the applications for the 2025 Multimedia Lab for Journalists are open.
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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 Venture Capital Report 2025: A Comment from Swissnex in San Francisco
18 February 2025Swiss Venture Capital Report 2025: A Comment from Swissnex in San Francisco
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Big Tech Trends at CES 2025
24 January 2025The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 – The Big Tech Trends to expect for 2025
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Earth Out of Balance
24 January 2025The special preview event celebrated the upcoming Keep it CO₂OL exhibition.
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Insights from the US Discovery Tour with La Source School of Nursing
10 January 2025Switzerland’s aging population poses new healthcare challenges. A delegation from the Canton of Vaud explored U.S. innovations on the East and West Coast in nursing, AI, and biotech, drawing lessons from California’s staffing laws and advancements shaping the future of care.
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Designing with Machines
6 January 2025Anthony Masure, Associate Professor and Dean of Research at Geneva University of Art and Design, shares his perspective on the interplay of AI and the Arts.
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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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China Climate Change SustainabilitySmart City and Sustainable Urban Development in China: A Comprehensive Overview
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IndiaCan We Kill The TB Bacteria Before It Kills Us?
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Boston and New York StartupsSwiss Life Sciences at BIO 2025
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GlobalFostering Quantum Innovation: Ecosystem Building with CH-JP leaders
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Japan Artificial Intelligence Innovation StartupsSusHi Tech Award 2025 Goes to Swisstech!
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San Francisco2025 Focus Topic Robotics: Connecting Silicon Valley and Switzerland
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IndiaMuseum für Gestaltung Zürich and Swissnex Launch A Global Digital Exhibition
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IndiaPhool: The Indian Startup Turning Waste Temple Flowers into Biodegradable ‘Fleather’
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Brazil Open CallsOpen Call: AIT Brazil
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Boston and New York StartupsSwiss Startups in the Spotlight at NY Tech Week
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China Climate Change SustainabilityClimate Ring Shanghai Takes on the Fight Against Climate Change
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Japan Art & Design Artificial Intelligence Innovation RoboticsSynthetic Interactions: Rethinking Design Through AI and Robotics
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GlobalOpen Call: Startup Camps Brazil Q4 2025
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JapanExploring the Final Frontier: University of Bern at Expo 2025
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Japan Artificial Intelligence Climate InnovationAugmented Farming: NexGen Innovations For Food Security
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China Blog SustainabilitySustainable Architecture and Circular Construction in China
