Mission Statement
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| "swissnex is a network with nodes in the world’s most innovative hubs, where the future is being shaped. We take an active role in strengthening Switzerland’s leadership as a world-class location for science, education, and innovation.
swissnex is an initiative of the Swiss Government. Each swissnex operates as a public-private venture. Partners, donors and sponsors provide vital financial support.
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Connecting the dots between Switzerland and North America in Science, Education, Art and Innovation
We facilitate strategic dialogue and help anticipate opportunities through our networks of experts. We connect relevant and innovative people. We help develop ideas and partnerships. We host organizations and visitors interested in leveraging the unique dynamism of Silicon Valley/San Francisco and the Greater Boston Area. We organize public events and study tours, provide networking opportunities, and promote Switzerland’s excellence in science, education, art and innovation.
The two swissnexes in North America are operating as public-private ventures and constitute a key component of Switzerland’s strategic promotion of education, research and innovation. They are part of a network with outposts in Boston, San Francisco, Singapore, Shanghai and Bangalore, and individual science and technology counselors around the world.
Our offices are located in the heart of San Francisco (West Coast) and Cambridge near Boston (East Coast), two vibrant crossroads of scientific, entrepreneurial and artistic activity. .
The swissnex network is an initiative of Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Education and Research (SER), managed in cooperation with the Department of Foreign Affairs. Vital financial support is provided by donors and sponsors.
In the field of innovation, we facilitate access to new ideas and the latest technological developments through events and targeted connections. Our network of contacts provides a unique opportunity to learn about cutting edge innovation management and engage in discussions about collaborative opportunities.
Through our partnership with CTI, we co-organize and host educational programs for entrepreneurs from Switzerland (Venture Leaders), we offer workspace and tailored support for Start-Ups entering the US market (US Market Entry CAMP) and we provide assistance to entrepreneurs interested in learning from the US entrepreneurial model.