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About Swissnex in San Francisco

As the second Swissnex location to open, Swissnex in San Francisco connects Switzerland with ideas that will shape our future by exploring emerging frontiers, empowering visionary innovators, and forging impactful collaborations with the U.S. West Coast, with the vision to accelerate the flow of knowledge beyond borders.

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  • Other Swissnex Locations

    Swissnex is the Swiss global network connecting Switzerland and the world in science, education, and innovation. Our six main 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. Discover the other main locations besides San Francisco:

  • Boston and New York

    Founded in 2000, Boston is the very first Swissnex location as well as the first Science Consulate in the world. The New York office opened in 2013. Swissnex in Boston and New York is located at our original Cambridge location in Greater Boston and at Spring Place in New York City.

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    Boston and New York

  • Brazil

    Founded in 2014, Swissnex in Brazil connects Switzerland, Brazil and the world in education, research, and innovation. We have offices in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, two thriving and dynamic cities.

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    Brazil

  • China

    Founded in 2008, Swissnex in China is located in Shanghai, working closely with the Embassy of Switzerland in China and Consulates General in Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai.

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    China

  • 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.

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    Global

  • India

    Established in 2010, Swissnex in India is located in the heart of Bangalore city, a thriving metropolis and the leading hub of academia and innovation in India.


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    India

  • Japan

    Officially opened in 2023, Swissnex in Japan is the latest addition to the Swissnex network. We are based in the heart of Osaka.



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    Japan