Swiss Venture Connect Roadshow 2026

Experience Swiss innovation.

Join Swissnex January 26-30, 2026, for a one-week deep dive into the Swiss innovation ecosystem. From Zurich to Neuchâtel to Lausanne, you will gain insights into Switzerland’s unique innovation landscape, connect with high-potential Swiss startups, explore co-investment opportunities with Swiss investors, and meet experts who can help you navigate investing in Switzerland.

Program Highlights

During the five-day roadshow through Switzerland you will:

  • Attend the ETH
    DeepTech Investor Summit


    Join an exclusive two-day event bringing together 50 national and international investors and 120 cutting-edge deep tech spin-offs from ETH Zurich.

  • Grow Your
    International Network


    Forge connections with VCs, family offices, LPs, and angel investors, and explore potential co-investment opportunities with leading Swiss VCs.

  • Gain Ecosystem
    Insights


    Gain valuable insights into investing in Switzerland, including legal, tax, talent, and financial advantages, through meetings with ecosystem experts and specialized law firms.

  • Access Curated
    Deal Flow


    Discover top-tier Swiss deep tech startups with strong investment potential.

Program Schedule

Zurich (Mon-Wed) | Attendance at the ETH DeepTech Summit, an exclusive 2-day event with 50 national and international investors and 120 deep tech spin-offs from ETH. Meetings with Greater Zurich Area, Kellerhalls Carrard, and roundtable discussion, networking and lunch with Swiss VC and family offices, and an investor soiree with UBS.

Neuchâtel (Thurs) | Meetings with CSEM, MicroCity, and Promotion Economique de Neuchâtel, InnoVaud, and deeptech startups, a roundtable discussion and reception with Swiss VC, family offices, Angel groups, and LPs.

Lausanne (Thurs-Fri) |  Meetings with Unlimitrust, EPFL, Biopôle, and the Trust Valley, and Deeptech startups.

How to apply

To apply to join the SVC Roadshow, schedule a call with Oriane Rütsche, Innovation Lead at Swissnex in Boston in New York, by December 12, 2025. Approved participants will receive confirmation by December 17, 2025.

Participation in the roadshow is free, including attendance at the ETH DeepTech Investor Summit. However, travel expenses and booking are the responsibility of the participant.

The Swissnex Advantage:

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    Unique network:
    Access to top startups, investors & research hubs

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    Inside Track to Switzerland:
    Direct entry into Europe’s #1 innovation ecosystem

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    Bridge to the U.S.:
    Opening doors to VCs, industry partners & market opportunities

Partners

  • Invest Neuchatel
  • Innovaud
  • SERI
  • Deep Tech Nation Switzerland
  • NVIDIA
  • Foley & Lardner, LLP
  • Kellerhals Carrard
  • ETH Zurich Entrepreneurship