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Innovation
With our unique network and expertise, we co-create programs and provide services to partners in the public and private sectors. We provide insights derived from a wide-ranging ecosystem of creative activities across education, research and innovation encompassing foresight, technology and trend scouting.
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Swissnex connects Swiss corporations and innovation agencies with key players to help them access the latest trends in technology, innovation and more. With a networked, cross-disciplinary team as our backbone, we have access, contacts and expertise in a wide range of fields within the ERI ecosystem. Our presence in some of the most vibrant academic and innovation hubs in the world, together with our ties to Switzerland, make us an excellent partner for Swiss stakeholders visualizing the long-term future of their business.
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AI at Scale: Trust, Systems, and Supercomputing
9 February 2026How can AI systems become both powerful and trustworthy when deployed in critical infrastructure? This question framed Supercomputers for Trusted AI, a dialogue hosted by Swissnex in Japan that brought together two experts with complementary perspectives on the development and deployment of artificial intelligence from ETH Zurich.
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Why AI Demands More from Philanthropy Than Funding Alone
22 December 2025With AI rapidly entering India’s public systems, philanthropy can no longer afford to stay on the sidelines.
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Celebrating 25 Years of Innovative Diplomacy in Boston
17 December 2025This December, Swissnex marked its 25th anniversary in Boston, celebrating a quarter century of pioneering diplomacy in education, research, and innovation.
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Philanthropy and AI: Who Pays the Price for Ethics?
16 December 2025With AI rapidly entering India’s public systems, philanthropy can no longer afford to stay on the sidelines.
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State Secretary Leads Scientific Delegation to Japan to Strengthen Ties in Life Sciences, Space, AI, and Quantum
19 November 2025From 29 September to 5 October 2025, State Secretary Martina Hirayama led a scientific mission to Japan to strengthen bilateral collaboration in education, research, and innovation. The mission highlighted Swiss-Japanese cooperation in key areas such as life sciences, space, AI and quantum science, including the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation in quantum science and technology.
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Unlocking the U.S. Medtech Market: Insights from Swiss Startups
14 November 2025In November, eight Swiss startups traveled to Boston to explore market entry as part of the Medtech Startup Camp, powered by Innosuisse and managed by Swissnex.
