Connecting Switzerland, North America and the world in science, education, innovation and the arts.
Our Vision
International Collaboration
Swissnex in San Francisco strives to advance new ideas and international collaboration for the benefit of society.
Photograph: Myleen Hollero
Our Team
Part of a world-wide network, Swissnex in San Francisco is Switzerland’s innovation outpost in the Bay Area. We are a dynamic, international team connecting the dots in education, research, innovation, and the arts.
Our office space — named one of the “coolest workplaces on the planet” by Microsoft News — includes a working area that we share with Swiss academics, scientists, startups, designers, and innovation-driven companies, as well as a public event space and gallery.
Our Hubs
Our Hubs
Swissnex is the Swiss global network connecting Switzerland and the world in science, education, and innovation. Our five locations and outposts established in the world’s most innovative hubs support the outreach and active engagement of our partners in the international exchange of knowledge, ideas and talent.
Global
Swissnex is an initiative of the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation and is part of the Confederation's network abroad managed by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.
Established in 2010, swissnex India is located in the heart of Bangalore city, a thriving metropolis and the leading hub of academia and innovation in India.
Swissnex in Boston and New York, established in 2000, is located at our original Cambridge location in Greater Boston and our SoHo office in New York City.
Swissnex in Brazil is the newest Swissnex location in the network, with offices in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Founded in 2014, it connects Switzerland, Brazil and the world in education, research and innovation.
Founded in 2008, Swissnex in China is located in Shanghai, working closely with the Embassy of Switzerland in China and Consulates-General in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
