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Innovation

With our deep network in the local research and innovation ecosystem, we co-create programs and provide services to public and private partners across industries. We offer insights on trends, the newest technologies, and future realities as they materialize in Silicon Valley and the US West.

Offers

Our partners benefit from our cross-industry approach to cultivate innovation exchanges between Switzerland and the West of the USA.

  • Trend Discovery Tours

    Many trends emerge in the Bay Area one to two years before they become evident elsewhere in the world. To proactively anticipate and capitalize on these trends, Swissnex offers Swiss companies an immersive one-week program to explore and learn from the local ecosystem.

  • Scouting Reports

    Looking to get an overview of a specific industry or question in an innovation field? We offer tailor-made reports with the newest insights, including identifying emerging trends and key stakeholders and contacts.

  • Staff Mobility Programs

    We host and coach employees of Swiss organizations to work on their innovation or business challenge through complete immersion in the Bay Area for 4 to 8 weeks to gain in-depth insights.

  • Trend Tracker

    Discover trends from afar as they emerge with remote access to the latest Bay Area insights. Stay ahead of emerging trends, gain firsthand updates from local events, and connect with key industry players.

Custom Offers

Innovation That Fits Your Vision

Innovation is as unique as each organization’s identity. We are open to tailor our offerings to your needs. Reach out to us today to discuss how we can create a custom program that aligns with your goals.

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News, Projects & Trends

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Events

What's happening at Pier 17

We regularly host events at Pier 17, from industry-specific gatherings to special exhibitions and performances accessible to the public. Explore our event calendar and register for an upcoming event.

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Testimonials

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    I highly recommend the Study Trip to Silicon Valley. It was an inspiring week filled with highlights as visits to OpenAI and Solana, a ride in a self-driving Waymo, the concept of AI Agents, delicious longevity Dinner as well as a wrap up in a transformation blueprint. This experience emphasized the importance of lifelong learning. It was an invaluable opportunity to prepare for the challenges and innovations ahead.

    Flavia Schmidlin-Buser Head of Market & Commercial Management Billing Solutions at PostFinance

    I had the incredible opportunity to participate in an 8-week scouting program in San Francisco, generously funded by my employer and supported by Swissnex. This experience has been nothing short of transformative, both professionally and personally. The program consisted of addressing a strategic question related to AI. The support from Swissnex was exceptional, ensuring I had everything I needed to make the most out of my time in San Francisco, providing access to leading industry experts and invaluable networking opportunities. The collaborative spirit and drive for excellence that I witnessed in San Francisco left a lasting impression on me.

    Ayfer Cengiz Business Analyst & Product Owner at La Mobilière
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    At Swissnex in San Francisco, we didn’t just talk about innovation, we experienced it firsthand.

    Scott May Founder and Head of MISTA

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