Die Hochschule Luzern: Technik & Architektur, Wirtschaft, Informatik, Soziale Arbeit, Design Film Kunst und Musik The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is one of seven universities of applied sciences in Switzerland. It was founded in 1997 and comprises of the Lucerne Schools of Engineering and Architecture, Business, Information Technology, Social Work, Art and Design and Music. It is the largest educational institution in the region and supported by the six central Swiss cantons Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden and Zug. The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts fulfils its mandate in the four areas of education, continuing …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech

myclimate is your partner for effective climate protection and sustainability. myclimate is your partner for effective climate protection – both locally and globally. The non-profit foundation myclimate is an international initiative with Swiss origins. We want to shape the future together with you through consulting services, education and climate protection projects. We show how carbon emissions can be avoided and minimised and how climate protection projects can be supported. We are motivated and experienced experts in sustainability and climate protection with high-profile supporters. myclimate is seeing strong growth in demand for its carbon management services and strategic climate action for …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech greentech

CONNECTING THE GLOBAL CIRCULAR COMMUNITY Holland Circular Hotspot connects companies, knowledge institutes and (local) authorities collaborate to promote and support international collaboration and knowledge exchange on Dutch circular economy. At the same time, we are eager to learn from the experiences of other circular experts around the world. We help Dutch and international companies and organisations finding the right partners to start- or scale up their circular business initiatives internationally. Thanks to our extensive global network we can always create a match with the right experts. Reach out if you: - want to learn about the most inspiring circular solutions …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: civictech cleantech greentech

Connecting the dots in science, education, and innovation between Switzerland and Brazil. Swissnex is the global network connecting Switzerland and the world in education, research, and innovation. Our mission is to support the outreach and active engagement of our partners in the international exchange of knowledge, ideas and talent. The six main Swissnex locations are established in the world’s most innovative regions. Together with around twenty Science Offices and Counselors based in Swiss Embassies, they contribute to strengthening Switzerland’s profile as a world-leading innovation hotspot. Science, Innovation, Design, Art, Switzerland, Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, and Startups

Type: Public

The Innovation Platform. We support entrepreneurs with the expertise, resources and financing they need in transforming innovative ideas into successful companies. Status: Private non-profit foundation since 1991, supported by the Canton of Geneva Platform: Found, host, accelerate and grow tech startups Industries: ICT, Advanced Engineering, Life Sciences Impact: 170+ projects, 1800+ jobs, CHF 750+M of private capital invested in FONGIT companies over the past 5 years Offices: Fully equipped labs and offices Services: Administration, accounting, legal, company foundation Catalysis: Tailored coaching, business strategy and implementation Financing: Access to seed finance and strategic financing partners start-ups, ICT, medtech, engineering, industry 4.0, …

Type: Incubators & VCs

The independent Swiss innovation news channel. Principal: Innosuisse Startupticker.ch (http://www.startupticker.ch) is the leading Swiss news portal for start-ups, supporters, innovators and investors. We are providing daily information on company results, launch of innovations, growth, financing, exits, support services, events and award tenders. The most important news and events of the week from the start-up community are sent out in a weekly newsletter. Innosuisse is the principal of startupticker.ch We are always looking for hot news and for partners interested in a cooperation. Start-ups, Venture Capital, Financing, Start-up Awards, CTI Start-up, Start-up Support, and Innovation

Type: Media

At MIT, the Design Lab exists within a context of broad-based technological innovation and builds upon the unique advantages offered by this setting. It pursues research, executes practical design and art projects, and engages in scholarship and criticism. The Laboratory is organized as a collection of multidisciplinary research and project teams unconstrained by the traditional boundaries between the design, planning, and engineering professions and disciplines. Generally, the Laboratory’s projects engage new technologies and their potential to enable fresh and highly effective solutions to problems of significant social, economic, and cultural importance. The Lab is particularly interested in the emerging possibilities …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: constructiontech

Impact for a better society. Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands (TU Delft) is a modern university with a rich tradition. Its eight faculties and over 30 English-language Master programmes are at the forefront of technological development, contributing to scientific advancement in the interests of society. Ranked among the top universities of technology in Europe TU Delft’s excellent research and education standards are backed by outstanding facilities, research institutes and research schools. TU Delft maintains close links with (inter)national industry, a strategic alliance contributing to the relevance of its academic programmes and career prospects for its graduates. Society is …

Type: Large company NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: deeptech