Programs
We are organizing a wide range of programs in San Francisco, targeted towards startups, academia, corporates and the creative industries based in Switzerland.
Programs Accepting Applications
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Academic Residency Opportunities 2026
January 1, 2026 — December 31, 2026Researchers, professors, and lecturers from Swiss academic institutions can participate in a 2-8 week Academic Residency in 2026 and beyond.
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Startup Camp (All Industries)
February 8, 2027 — February 18, 2027Join the next Startup Camp, powered by Innosuisse and managed by Swissnex in San Francisco.
All Programs
Future Museum Lab
More InfoA fellowship program connecting Swiss museum professionals with Bay Area innovation to strengthen visitor engagement and turn ideas into institutional practice.
When: October 5–9, 2026
Who: Swiss museum professionals
Startup Camp (Climate Tech)
More InfoA Startup Camp for Startups from any industry, powered by Innosuisse and managed by Swissnex in San Francisco.
When: October 26–November 5, 2026
Who: Startups in the Innosuisse Coaching Program
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More InfoThought leaders from academia, civil society, business, and media in Switzerland are invited to join an immersive program preparing them to contribute to the AI Summit 2027 in Geneva.
When: November 16–20, 2026
Who: Academics and researchers, civil society leaders, journalists and media
Past Programs
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UPortunity @ Swissnex in San Francisco
September 28, 2026A one-week immersion program in Silicon Valley for ETH Zurich graduates developing knowledge-based startups.
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Startup Camp (All Industries)
September 7, 2026 — September 17, 2026Join the next Startup Camp for Startups from any industry, powered by Innosuisse and managed by Swissnex in San Francisco.
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2026 Multimedia Lab for Journalists
August 10, 2026 — August 21, 2026An immersive 2-week intensive program designed to support established and emerging professionals in journalism and multimedia storytelling from Switzerland.
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Embodied Intelligence
September 23, 2025A week-long program welcoming Swiss startups, researchers and thinkers in the Bay Area to explore and shape the future of Robotics and physical AI.
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AI & Film Academy
April 6, 2026 — April 10, 2026The AI & Film Academy is a 5-day program for selected filmmakers and creative technologists, created and curated jointly by Swissnex in San Francisco and the Locarno Film Festival.
