Swissnex in San Francisco is part of a global network for international collaboration located at Pier 17. We connect Switzerland, North America and the world in science, education, innovation, and the arts, and foster exchange between the regions.
Photograph: Astra Brinkmann
Academia
We connect Swiss and Bay Area universities, researchers and academics, fostering the international exchange of research and ideas.
For almost 20 years, we have promoted the visibility of Swiss Universities through media outreach, collaborative events, programs, partnerships, and exchange opportunities.
Swissnex is the launchpad for Swiss startups in the US. Our equity-free startup programs are customized to the needs of entrepreneurs exploring or entering the US market.
With our unique network and expertise, we co-create programs and provide services to the public and private partners. Encompassing foresight, technology and trend scouting, we provide insights derived from our ecosystem of activities across education, research, innovation, and creativity.
Photograph: Myleen Hollero
Arts
Promoting Swiss Artists
Swissnex in San Francisco is mandated from Pro Helvetia – Swiss Arts Council, to facilitate Swiss artists promotion and cultural exchanges in the field of art-technology and art-sciences with a particular attention to the specific domains of: digital creation, interactive media, design and architecture.
