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Wecan We believe it's time to move into a new era, the era of the Internet of Trust. Wecan Group offers blockchain-based solutions for secure compliance data management. Already adopted by over 100 leading financial institutions (Bitstamp, Pictet, Julius Baer, Lombard Odier, Edmond de Rothschild, etc.) the company has won more than 12 awards in just 3 years. Learn more about us and our innovative solutions at: https://www.wecangroup.ch Suisse, fintech, blockchain, DLT, Compliance, and Cyber Sécurité Type: Startup Activities: fintech it services Technologies: Blockchain/Cryptocurrency | 11 | 6 | 6 | 44 | |
depsys Insights for a simpler energy transition depsys is a Swiss technology company empowering grid managers to evolve their operations through digital technology. By providing unparalleled intelligence, insight, and control, depsys enables grid managers to simply and successfully manage their operational transition and to guarantee sustainable electricity for future generations. ARE YOU A DSO WHO WANTS TO: * Gain visibility on your grid estate? * Know the impact of a PV installation or heat pumps on your grid? * Evaluate if you can support EV charging station plans? * Make sure you can accommodate the needs of a new construction … Type: Startup Activities: cleantech greentech smart city Technologies: IoT Solar Technologies Sensors | 6 | 1 | 4 | 3 | |
UiPath Committed to accelerating human achievement🚀 by delivering a powerful #AI-enhanced end-to-end #automation platform. Welcome 😊. We are UiPath and we believe in using the transformative power of automation and AI to liberate the boundless potential of people and accelerate human achievement. Today, we’re pushing our boundaries beyond Robotic Process Automation, delivering the world's most powerful and easy-to-use AI-Powered Business Automation Platform. We encourage the best minds to contribute and create the next leap in AI-powered automation. Together we can up-level people to create and consume automations that make the world a better place for everyone, everywhere. Based in New York … Type: Large company | 90 | 15 | 79 | 4,903 | |
Euresearch Your Swiss guide to European research & innovation Euresearch is a non-profit association with offices in all Swiss regions and a Network Office in Bern. It is funded by the federal government to inform, advise and connect researchers based in or coming to Switzerland. European research and innovation programmes , Represented throughout Switzerland, RDI, Framework Programme, Euresearch Network, European Funding, Research FP, Funding Opportunities, Experts for Horizon Europe, Swiss National Contact Points for Horizon Europe, Horizon Europe, and Euresearch Network Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: deeptech | 13 | 3 | 6 | 42 | |
W.A. De Vigier Stiftung We support #startups since 1987. The oldest and most prestigious startup prize in Switzerland. Up to 5 x CHF 100 ́000 for Swiss startups, no strings attached. Interested in applying? Find out more: https://devigier.ch/apply/ Type: Incubators & VCs | 9 | 4 | 8 | 14 | |
STARTUP CAMPUS Switzerland We connect you with the Swiss Startup Ecosystem! Our Startup Support: Training | Coaching | Incubation | Events STARTUP CAMPUS is a consortium of universities, Start-up support associations and technoparks in Switzerland. It provides Start-up Training courses on behalf of the Swiss Innovation Agency (Innosuisse), has a own incubator and other supporting formats for founders and Start-ups. Startup Training, Coaching, Social Entrepreneurship, Board Member Education, Pitch Training, Scale-up Support, and Swiss Startup Ecosystem Network Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech entrepreneurship | 8 | 5 | 4 | 12 | |
Swiss Digital Health The swiss association dedicated to digital health innovation The Swiss Digital Health Association promotes and supports digital and technological innovation in the Swiss healthcare sector. It aims to create a dynamic ecosystem by encouraging cross-disciplinary collaborations bringing together academic, scientific, medical, technological, economic and industrial expertise. By developing specific tools and interactions between stakeholders of the digital health value chain, the Association helps its members to seize innovation opportunities and generate new added values for the Swiss healthcare system and the Swiss economy. Santé numérique, E-health, Santé connectée, Innovation, and Développement de projets Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: healthtech | 11 | 2 | 10 | 4 | |
EPFL School of Computer and Communication Sciences The official LinkedIn page of the EPFL School of Computer and Communication Sciences (IC). The official page of the EPFL School of Computer and Communication Sciences (IC). Our School is one of the main European centers for education and research in the field of computing. Graphics & Vision, Computer Science, Algorithms & Theoretical Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computational Biology, Computer Architecture & Integrated Systems, Data Management & Information Retrieval, Graphics & Vision, Human-Computer Interaction, Information & Communication Theory, Networking, Programming Languages & Formal Methods, Signal & Image Processing, Systems, Cryptography, and Security & Privacy Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: deeptech it services | 89 | 52 | 64 | 7,188 | |
Startup Academy La Côte We bring together people with business ideas and people with knowledge and experience. The non-for-profit association Startup Academy aims to promote the entrepreneurial spirit and support for innovations in order to create jobs that can provide solutions to major social, cultural and ecological challenges. Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: it services | 7 | 1 | 5 | 4 | |
Innosuisse Swiss Innovation Agency Innosuisse is the Swiss Innovation Agency. We fund science-based innovation in the interests of industry and society with the aim of increasing the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Switzerland. Innovationsförderung, wissenschaftsbasierte Innovation, Innovationsprojekte, Start-up Training Kurse, Start-up Coaching, Vernetzung, and Wissens- und Technologietransfer Type: Public | 31 | 12 | 13 | 538 | |
WISeKey SA WISeKey is a leading information security and identity management company, and provides specialized security technologies for data protection, and effective identification and authentication of people and objects, over physical infrastructures, networks and the Internet to ensure secure communications and e-transactions, without compromising trust. Our Mission As a fully-autonomous and independent organization, WISeKey creates protected and trusted digital identities for individuals, groups, organizations and communities around the world. To facilitate and enable the mass-use of secure digital identities in everyday life. Our Vision At WISeKey, we see the internet moving towards specialized, customized, “branded” platforms. In the near future, we see … Type: SMB Activities: it services Technologies: NFC | 26 | 8 | 15 | 98 | |
AGEFI, Nouvelle Agence Économique et Financière [Automatic translation follows] The leading economic and financial media for French-speaking Switzerland Nouvelle Agence Économique et Financière SA The leading economic and financial media for French-speaking Switzerland Find all the latest news on the markets, the financial center, companies, start-ups and Swiss politics in our newspaper and on our website www.agefi.com Publications: Agefi.com, Agefi Quotidien, Agefi Indices, Agefi Immo, Agefi Life, App iOS & Android Companies, Finance, Economy, Switzerland, Media, Start-up, Politics, Markets, Commodities, Business, and banks Type: Media | 36 | 10 | 25 | 46 | |
CleantechAlps [Automatic translation follows] Western Switzerland Sustainability Cluster CleantechAlps' mission is to profile Western Switzerland as a center of excellence in the sustainability and cleantech sector. As an expert in the innovation ecosystem and a technology generalist, we put our contact networks, developed over more than 15 years, at the service of value creation by connecting stakeholders in the economic fabric. We support the promotion of know-how and the dissemination of expertise from the cleantech field. Made up of more than 1,000 companies, the CleantechAlps network offers dedicated access to cleantech communities and potential partners in the cleantech and sustainability sector. … Type: Public | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Heidi.news [Automatic translation follows] It's time to tell the world Founded in 2019 in Geneva, Heidi.news is a Swiss news and investigative media, independent and without advertising. We publish investigations and reports in the form of major stories, the Explorations. Declined in episodes like a series, the Explorations immerse you in a subject off the beaten track, Swiss or international, always from the field. We also offer daily newsletters sent by our correspondents in the four corners of the globe. Enough to inform you in five minutes of the news that matters, from the point of view of other major regions … Type: Media | 11 | 2 | 5 | 29 | |
Amboy Street Ventures The world’s first venture capital fund focused on Sexual Health & Women’s Health Technology startups. The world’s first venture capital fund focused on Sexual Health & Women’s Health Technology startups. Amboy Street Ventures invests in the Seed and Series A rounds of Sexual Health & Women’s Health Technology startups that are progressing the industry in America and Europe. Amboy Street Ventures is an active investor and adds value above and beyond capital. Its dedicated Value Enhancement Team supports portfolio companies with marketing & branding, sales & distribution, product development & scientific innovation and public education resources through its position within … Type: Incubators & VCs | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | |
Rhia Ventures We leverage capital to advance reproductive and maternal health equity. Our mission is to advance reproductive and maternal health equity by intentionally leveraging capital to center the needs, experiences, and perspectives of historically marginalized people in decision-making. The multibillion-dollar reproductive and maternal health market has tremendous potential for public health impact, but it has been built on flawed systems that perpetuate unjust outcomes for women of color, low-income women, and others directly affected by systemic inequities. Our work is to transform this market. Operating in a novel impact space, we seek opportunities to move investment toward reproductive and maternal health … Type: Incubators & VCs | 5 | 1 | 4 | 13 | |
CARBAGAS AG / Air Liquide [Automatic translation follows] Carbagas is Switzerland's leading supplier of gases for industry and healthcare. Carbagas is part of the Air Liquide Group, the world market leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. With 66,400 employees in 75 countries, the Air Liquide Group supplies more than 3.8 million customers and patients. The trust of its customers and partners makes Carbagas a leading provider on the market in Switzerland - in terms of economic performance, investments and innovative strength. Gases. With every breath we take, we are committed to this precious commodity. By mixing it, by refining it. From … Type: SMB Activities: greentech Technologies: Hydrogen Decarbonization | 2 | 2 | 1 | 181 | |
Chambre d'économie publique Grand Chasseral (CEP) [Automatic translation follows] Representative of the regional economy, think tank and impetus provider The main economic organization of the Bernese Jura, the Public Economic Chamber (CEP) is a private association with some 800 members. Due to the diversity of its membership and its decision-making structure, the CEP plays the role of think tank, representative and spokesperson for the region's economy. It also works as a project leader for causes with a collective dimension. Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: civictech | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | |
Spicehaus Partners AG Venture capital made in Switzerland Spicehaus Partners AG is an independent Swiss venture capital investor. We focus on seed and early stage companies in the technology sector in Switzerland. We are hands-on investors and actively accompany our portfolio companies on their road to success. Venture Capital, Technology, Private Equity, Investments, Fund Management, Start-ups, Software, Growth, and Innovation Type: Incubators & VCs | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14 | |
Groupe Mutuel Right now, discover the Groupe Mutuel. Groupe Mutuel is one of Switzerland’s leading providers of personal insurance and health insurance in particular: more than 1.3 million private customers and close to 25,500 companies have chosen to trust the company. As an employer, Groupe Mutuel values personal commitment, innovation and initiative. Its head office is in Martigny, but career opportunities are available throughout Switzerland. Health insurance, life insurance, individual and corporate solutions, Healthmanagement, Assurance-maladie, Assurance-vie, Assurance Entreprises, Krankenversicherung, Lebensversicherung, and Unternehmensversicherung Type: Large company | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1,894 | |
ICMIF The global trade association for #cooperative & #mutual insurers with 200+ members. #Leadership, #trust #collaboration The International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation (ICMIF) is a long established and unique global organisation representing cooperative and mutual insurers from around the world. The important and common bond uniting ICMIF members is that they place the interest of policyholders/members before those of shareholders, working hard to ensure that they offer the best possible range of affordable products for their customers. Continually seeking to broaden the scope of member representation has resulted in many new members joining ICMIF, thereby increasing the networking and leverage … | 33 | 7 | 24 | 33 | |
Fondation Inartis Innovate for Growth Foster Synergies Drive Change Fondation Inartis promotes innovation with programmes such as the labs & coworking spaces UniverCité and Espace Creation, the startup accelerator MassChallenge Switzerland and the life science cluster of the Health Valley. Innovation, Life Sciences, Startups, Technology, Entrepreneurship, Coworking, and Health Valley Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: proptech biotech consulting deeptech entrepreneurship | 9 | 2 | 7 | 5 | |
Lightbird Backing Entrepreneurs Reaching for the Sky At Lightbird, we partner, early in the journey, with companies that lead with distribution. We believe that establishing this from the beginning is the only way to stand out in today’s market. Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship Type: Incubators & VCs | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | |
Greater Geneva Bern area (GGBa) We help international companies set up successful business operations in Western Switzerland. Greater Geneva Bern area (GGBa) is the official investment promotion agency for Western Switzerland. Its mission is to support foreign companies so that they can quickly establish and develop their operations in Western Switzerland. Its services include: providing information on business environment, taxation, operational costs and labor law; facilitating contacts with peer companies and industry groups; evaluating the best location for each company’s needs and finding suitable premises. This support is provided at no charge and on a confidential basis. Since its creation in 2010, GGBa has successfully … | 40 | 2 | 39 | 40 | |
Solar Impulse Foundation Boosting clean & profitable solutions that protect the environment. Following the success of the first solar flight around the world, the Solar Impulse Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life on Earth by fast-tracking the implementation of clean and profitable solutions to encourage decision makers to adopt more ambitious environmental targets and policies. Solutions , Clean Technologies , Adventure , Education, and Making the Impossible Possible Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: entrepreneurship spacetech Technologies: Solar Technologies | 174 | 125 | 63 | 125 | |
HEG - Haute école de gestion Arc [Automatic translation follows] My future? I manage it! Representing the Management field of the Haute Ecole Arc, the Haute école de gestion Arc (formerly ESCEA) offers two Bachelor courses: Business IT and Business Economics. With its two training sites in Neuchâtel and Delémont, it brings together more than 900 Bachelor, postgraduate and continuing education students. Watch marketing, Fight against economic crime, Business economics, Marketing of cities and territories, Business Law, Business Russian, and Management IT Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech | 5 | 1 | 1 | 121 | |
ICTswitzerland [Automatic translation follows] We have merged! The new umbrella organisation is named "digitalswitzerland", follow digitalswitzerland ICTswitzerland is the umbrella organisation of the ICT industry. Founded in 1980, the association comprises 31 large and medium-sized companies and 21 associations. ICTswitzerland represents their interests to the public, authorities and other associations, aims to promote and further develop digital technologies and to train and further educate ICT specialists. ICTswitzerland is also committed to identifying and preventing cyber risks. The following committees and offices form the organisational structure of the umbrella organisation. Type: SMB Activities: it services | 19 | 1 | 12 | 1 | |
Genève Aéroport Located just a few minutes from the city center even on a bike, Geneva Airport offers over 120 destinations worldwide Founded in 1920 Geneva Airport (Genève Aéroport) is one of the oldest airports in the world. It accompanied the beginnings of aviation and contributed to the growth of the city as a major diplomatic capital. In 2019, more than 17 million passengers used this infrastructure. Today, Geneva is connected to approximately 140 destinations worldwide and 60 airline companies fly and from Geneva. With the construction of the East Wing, a building designed to accommodate boarding lounges for long-haul flights, launched … | 21 | 10 | 7 | 747 | |
Swissintell The Swiss Association for Market Research, Competitive Intelligence and Strategic Planning Swissintell - the Swiss Association for Market Research, Competitive Intelligence and Strategic Planning represents and supports professionals engaged in competitive intelligence activities, market research and analysis and strategic planning in Switzerland. THE leading Swiss authority for professionals who prepare and support key decision processes. Market Research and Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, and Strategic Planning Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: martech | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | |
Nexthink AI-Powered DEX Solution Delivering Unparalleled Visibility Into Issue Detection, Diagnosis, and Remediation Nexthink is the leader in Digital Employee Experience (DEX) management software, transforming the digital workplace for millions of employees worldwide. We empower IT teams with AI-driven, user-centric insights needed to proactively optimize technology performance, enhance productivity, reduce tickets, cut costs, and accelerate employee engagement at scale. As a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic QuadrantTM for Digital Employee Experience Management Tools and the Forrester WaveTM: EUEM Q3 2024, we’re dedicated to continuous innovation, bringing the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and automation so IT teams can deliver … Type: Large company Activities: consulting | 51 | 12 | 34 | 1,026 | |
Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences SATW Empowering Swiss engineering: Bridging experts to innovations for a prosperous economy and society. The Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences SATW is the largest network of experts for engineering sciences in Switzerland and is in contact with the highest Swiss bodies for science, politics and industry. The network is comprised of selected individual members, member organisations and experts. On behalf of the federation, SATW identifies industrially relevant technological developments and informs politics and society about their importance and consequences. As a unique expert organisation with high credibility, it conveys independent and objective information on technology – as the basis for establishing … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: it services | 36 | 5 | 33 | 61 | |
IFJ - Startup Support IFJ supports entrepreneurs in planning and founding new companies and celebrating market success. Since 1989, IFJ supported more than 175,000 founders on their way to becoming self-employed. As a pioneer and industry leader, IFJ offers Switzerland’s most widely used digital services for incorporations, changes in the commercial register and trademark protection. Tools for developing your business plan, for accounting and administration as well as the fiduciary service make entrepreneurial work easier. The free webinars, courses and lecture events with active networking as well as checklists, legal support and comprehensive advice accompany founders before, during and after setting up a company. … | 14 | 3 | 11 | 32 | |
TECHNOPARK® Zürich Networking Expertise - Wir vernetzten Kompetenzen Technopark Zurich has been bringing people together from the fields of science, technology and economy at its 47,000 m2 site since 1993. It is the top location for technology transfer in Switzerland and a key point of contact for innovative start-ups looking to transform knowledge into marketable products and services. Around 300 companies are based here. We have a variety of rooms, offices and other spaces available, all equipped with the latest infrastructure, plus a range of Counselling and coaching services. Technopark Zurich provides a stimulating environment that facilitates innovation in the market and … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: entrepreneurship proptech | 14 | 4 | 12 | 23 | |
Actvide Digitalization & Innovation Lead - Let's start building bridges to innovation! Companies need to adapt the ability to react quickly to new developments. We are helping to transform your business today for your desired future. Actvide is a consulting company, focusing on C-Level, offering an outside-in perspective on your approach to Digitalization and Innovation and helping you to effectively engage these challenges. The speed of current breakthroughs has no historical precedent. It is disrupting virtually every industry worldwide. Actvide mantain relationships with notable clients in Switzerland and partnerships in Silicon Valley. Main topics are Digitalization, Innovation, Transformation and startup collaboration. … Type: SMB Activities: consulting | 26 | 0 | 25 | 2 | |
Swiss Marketing Vaud [Automatic translation follows] The largest Marketing network in Switzerland. Swiss Marketing Vaud was born from the meeting of Swiss Marketing Lausanne and Léman in February 2014. The association is the largest in Switzerland to bring together professionals in the fields of marketing, sales and communication. The objectives of Swiss Marketing: • The promotion of good practices and excellence in Marketing • Network sharing and business development • Friendliness and good humor Join us on Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin... but we are especially looking forward to meeting you at the next Club events!.. http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Swiss-Marketing-Vaud-2021578 https://twitter.com/swissmarketing https://www.facebook.com/SwissMarketingVaud? Marketing, Sales, Communication, Networking, and Innovation | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | |
Swiss Biotech Association The central resource for the Swiss biotech industry Founded in 1998, the Swiss Biotech Association represents the interests of the Swiss biotech industry. To support its members in a competitive market, the Swiss Biotech Association works to secure favorable framework conditions and facilitate access to talents, novel technologies and financial resources. To strengthen and promote the Swiss biotech industry, the Swiss Biotech Association collaborates with numerous partners and life science clusters globally under the brand Swiss BiotechTM. Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: deeptech | 13 | 5 | 0 | 25 | |
Cybersecurity News Decoding cybersecurity A unique source of information for interesting news on cyber security, cyber crime and cyber attacks veille, cybersécurité, cybercrime, cyberattaque, and intelligence Type: Media | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
Femtech Insider The #1 Source for All Things Femtech & Women's Health Innovation The globally leading media platform dedicated to all things femtech and women's health innovation! Type: Media | 34 | 2 | 34 | 2 | |
Etat de Vaud [Automatic translation follows] The State of Vaud is the largest employer in the canton. We offer the more than 39,000 employees of the Vaud Cantonal Administration (ACV) a wide variety of jobs, attractive employment conditions and a working environment conducive to a good work-life balance. By joining the State of Vaud and its 400 professions, you participate in the creation and promotion of quality services for the population. Your activities are essential in the realization of an efficient public service that listens to the population. You will also have the opportunity to participate in projects that serve the present and … Type: Public | 22 | 11 | 3 | 9,467 | |
University of Lausanne - UNIL Université de Lausanne (Suisse). Le savoir vivant. Up-to-date facilities and technology. State-of-the-art laboratories for researchers: spacious, well-equipped lecture halls for teaching staff and students. Three faculties unique in their kind in Switzerland. Law and Criminal Justice; Biology and Medicine (FBM); Geosciences and Environment (GSE). New innovations require new synergies. Close collaboration with the University Hospital of the Canton of Vaud (CHUV) in order to remain at the forefront of advances in medical knowledge. The University and Cantonal Library - Lausanne (BCUL), with its two million documents, modern research tools and an ideal working environment overlooking Lake Geneva. A philosophy and … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: deeptech | 33 | 9 | 3 | 4 | |
University of Geneva The Academy of Geneva was officially founded in 1559 by two eminent Reformers, Jean Calvin and Théodore de Bèze, and was then renamed University of Geneva (UNIGE) in 1873. For the last four and a half centuries, the Alma mater has attracted students and researchers to Geneva from all over the world. Composed of nine faculties, – Science, Medicine, Humanities, Economics and Management, Social Sciences, Law, Theology, Psychology and Educational Sciences, and Translation and Interpreting –, the UNIGE also boasts several interfaculty centres, and offers a programme in Environmental Studies. Located at the heart of international Geneva, the UNIGE has … Type: Large company NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: deeptech | 60 | 26 | 28 | 5 | |
SICPA A Platform for Sovereignty Founded in 1927 in Lausanne, SICPA is a Swiss family-owned technology company with an international footprint, operating sites, production facilities and Centres of Excellence on all continents. Market leader of ink-based security features for banknotes, identity and value documents, SICPA is a long-trusted partner to governments, central banks and high security printers. The company protects the majority of the world’s banknotes including leading currencies such as the euro, US dollar and Swiss franc. SICPA is also a leading provider to governments of unique direct marking solutions for secured authentication, identification and traceability of products. SICPA hence … Type: Large company | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2,401 | |
Trust Valley [Automatic translation follows] Welcome to the heart of Trust Valley, the Lake Geneva skills center for digital trust and cybersecurity Trust Valley is an initiative of the EPFL Innovation Park Foundation. It is an alliance aimed at promoting Swiss expertise in the fields of digital trust and cybersecurity. Public authorities, academic institutions and economic players are joining forces to promote this unique skills center and encourage the emergence of innovative projects. Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: it services | 15 | 4 | 11 | 27 | |
UpLink - World Economic Forum UpLink is a digital platform to source innovative solutions for the world’s most pressing problems. UpLink – the World Economic Forum’s open innovation platform – is designed to nurture a world in which anyone, anywhere, with high-impact, high-quality solutions is empowered to scale action for people and planet. UpLink is an initiative of the World Economic Forum and has been designed and implemented in collaboration with founding partners Salesforce and Deloitte. Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: it services | 20 | 9 | 0 | 86 | |
Open Geneva [Automatic translation follows] The Open Geneva Association · Mobilizing collective intelligence to build the society of tomorrow Since 2017, Open Geneva is a non-profit association, based in Geneva, whose mission is to promote and stimulate open innovation by bringing together innovators, bringing their ideas to life, communicating about their projects and supporting their development. Since 2017, Open Geneva has organized the Grand Geneva Open Innovation Festival in the spring as well as innovation events, such as hackathons and workshops, in person and remotely, to animate its community of 4,000 people. Open Geneva is recognized as a major player in the … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: it services | 14 | 2 | 11 | 4 | |
Open-i [Automatic translation follows] Bringing Swiss Innovation to Life! 🚀 | November 21st & 22nd, 2024 Welcome to Open-i - the leading Swiss innovation community and dialogue platform for business and science. Our goal is to bring together leading Swiss SMEs, start-ups & investors, large corporations, innovative minds from science and top talents of the next generation to pave the way for cooperation and thereby secure Switzerland's leading role as an innovative and successful market. inspire - connect - spark From the creators of the Swiss Economic and Swiss Innovation Forum: NZZ Connect stands for the promotion of innovation and entrepreneurship … Type: Event | 8 | 2 | 6 | N/A | |
Netzwoche [Automatic translation follows] The Swiss ICT magazine for business decision-makers The Swiss ICT magazine for business decision-makers Netzwoche is the Swiss ICT trade magazine with the most subscriptions. It is aimed at all Swiss business decision-makers and opinion leaders in the areas of IT, telecommunications, e-business and web technologies. The specialized editorial team follows market developments and reports on everything relevant: daily with online news, biweekly in the print magazine with in-depth background reports and interviews. Netzwoche is the official publication of simsa (Swiss Internet Industry Association) and a publication of Netzmedien AG. ICT, IT, telecommunications, e-business, and web technologies Type: Media | 107 | 9 | 104 | 1 | |
Mobsya Robots For Education Thymio is an open-source educational robot designed by researchers from the EPFL, in collaboration with ECAL, and produced by Mobsya, a nonprofit association whose mission is to offer comprehensive, engaging STEAM journeys to learners of all ages. Robotique, Pédagogie, Éducation, and Vente Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech Technologies: Robotics | 18 | 9 | 6 | 7 | |
Jungunternehmenforum [Automatic translation follows] Courage to be an entrepreneur - the event for young entrepreneurs and start-ups in Graubünden The tenth Founders Night (formerly Young Entrepreneurs Forum) will take place on October 26, 2022 in the ibW auditorium. Get your ticket now and come along! Type: Event NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: entrepreneurship | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
IT-Markt [Automatic translation follows] The information hub for the Swiss IT channel The information hub for the Swiss IT channel IT-Markt is the journalistic information platform for the Swiss IT channel. Through seamless distribution, in addition to the manufacturers and providers of IT products and IT services, the target group of those companies that operate as resellers, value-added resellers (VAR), system integrators, distributors or IT service providers in the Swiss market is reached. ICT, IT, IT channel, resellers, system integrators, distributors, and IT service providers Type: Media | 88 | 4 | 87 | 1 | |
Agroscope Agroscope, the Swiss Federal Centre of Excellence for Research in the Agriculture and Food Sector, is affiliated with the Federal Office for Agriculture (FOAG). Agroscope is strategically managed by the Agroscope Council, whilst the Agroscope Executive Board is responsible for its operative management. Vision Agroscope makes an important contribution to a sustainable agriculture and food sector as well as to an intact environment, thereby contributing to an improved quality of life. Aim and Purpose Agroscope researches along the entire value chain of the agriculture and food sector for a competitive and multifunctional agricultural sector, for high-quality food for a healthy … Type: Public | 8 | 4 | 2 | 833 | |
ICTjournal [Automatic translation follows] The Swiss media for IT and digital decision-makers. ICTjournal is a French-speaking Swiss media dedicated to the use of information technologies in and by companies. Our readers are mainly IT decision-makers from French-speaking Swiss companies of all sizes and from all sectors. Our platform consists of a monthly magazine and a website that offer current and varied content, interviews, as well as articles and in-depth reports on corporate IT from a business perspective. More information on www.ictjournal.ch Type: Media | 50 | 8 | 38 | 1 | |
FIT - Fondation pour l'Innovation Technologique The Foundation for Technological Innovation provides financial support to innovative projects at different stages. The Foundation for Technological Innovation provides financial supports to innovative and technological projects at different development stages. FIT supports projects in information and communication technologies (ICT), cleantech, life sciences, industry and digital at various stages of their development. Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: fintech | 27 | 4 | 22 | 20 | |
S.M.A.R.T. Confluence [Automatic translation follows] A community that innovates together in health Innovation ecosystem in health and sport in Valais, S.M.A.R.T. Confluence makes your projects blossom! 🚀 💡 Our areas of specialization: sport, mountain medicine, ageing and assistive technologies, rehabilitation and traumatology. Sport, Medicine, Ageing, Rehabilitation, and Traumatology Type: SMB Activities: healthtech | 2 | 1 | 1 | N/A | |
Centre Patronal [Automatic translation follows] The company at the service of companies OUR MISSION The company at the service of companies and the private economy SERVICES TO COMPANIES Located in Paudex, Zurich and Bern, the Centre Patronal is a private service company that offers a wide range of services to business leaders to enable them to carry out their various missions as employers and entrepreneurs: ▪️Social insurance ▪️Support for business creation ▪️Legal service ▪️Continuing training ▪️Association management ▪️Employer policy POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC ACTION The Centre Patronal also plays a political role, to represent the interests of its constituents and the private economy … | 7 | 2 | 5 | 334 | |
Bilan Magazine [Automatic translation follows] Leading economic magazine in French-speaking Switzerland, Bilan claims a total audience (web and print) of 160,000 readers and is published every last Wednesday of the month, while its website follows the news daily. Julien de Weck has been editor-in-chief since 2021. This reference title publishes four Luxury supplements per year and many other thematic supplements. Media Type: Media | 35 | 18 | 14 | 70 | |
BCV - Banque Cantonale Vaudoise [Automatic translation follows] Among the main banks in Switzerland, BCV is number one in the Vaud banking market: one in two individuals and one in two companies are its customers. One of its strengths lies in its proximity; it has some 2,000 employees and more than 60 branches in the canton. BCV offers a wide variety of services and contributes to the development of the Vaud economy. Listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange, it is distinguished by its financial solidity (rated AA by Standard & Poor's). As part of its mission and corporate responsibility principles, BCV supports some 650 associations … Type: Large company | 7 | 1 | 3 | 2,010 | |
Logitech Enabling people to do what they do best through innovative technology and digital experiences. Welcome to the New Logic of Work. No matter what that means to you. Logitech helps all people pursue their passions and is committed to doing so in a way that is good for people and the planet. We design hardware and software solutions that help businesses thrive and bring people together when working, creating, gaming, and streaming. Brands of Logitech include Logitech, Logitech G, ASTRO Gaming, Streamlabs, Blue Microphones, and Ultimate Ears. Learn all about the products designed to empower you to create, play and … Type: Large company | 73 | 20 | 17 | 8,215 | |
Givaudan Givaudan. Human by nature. Givaudan is a global leader in Fragrance & Beauty and Taste & Wellbeing. We celebrate the beauty of human experience by creating for happier, healthier lives with love for nature. Together with our customers we deliver food experiences, craft inspired fragrances, and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. With over 163 locations in 52 countries and over 78 production sites, of which 31 are located in Europe, 22 in North America, 17 in Latin America, 8 in Asia-Pacific, and 1 across South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, we are … | 46 | 14 | 12 | 13,469 | |
LIFT Promoting open innovation as a positive change driver for business and society After 11 editions of the Lift Conference in Geneva, we decided it was time to develop a new format for the Conference to continue to deliver the greatest value as well as an amazing experience to our participants and community. We designed a new program focusing on delivering what we know best: an interactive hands-on, immersive experience and meaningful connections, which have been key features of Lift over the years. The Lift:Lab is an innovative workplace designed to help participant bring their ideas and/or projects to the next … Type: Event | 11 | 2 | 3 | 20 | |
digitalswitzerland Transforming Switzerland into a leading digital nation. Our goal is to transform Switzerland into a leading digital nation. digitalswitzerland consists of Association members and politically neutral Foundation partners. Political statements reflect exclusively the opinion of the Association and its members. digitalisation, future of work, innovation, education, and skilled workforce Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech | 54 | 15 | 34 | 75 | |
Tech Tour Tech Tour connects Europe's best tech entrepreneurs with active investors to secure funding and foster growth. Tech Tour is the largest tech entrepreneurship and investment community in Europe. It engages the most promising tech entrepreneurs selected by the most active investment experts to raise funding and grow through smart partnerships and strategies in collaborative programmes leading up to events. Backstory It all started over 25 years ago by investors recognising the need to meet with companies from all over Europe. Volunteers organised the first tech tours. Imagine 40 investors getting on a bus and travelling for three days across … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: it services | 75 | 34 | 51 | 58 | |
Swisscom Ventures Empowering tomorrow's global tech winners Swisscom Ventures is the venture capital arm of Swisscom AG, the leading telecommunications and IT provider in Switzerland. Since our inception in 2007, we have invested in over 70 IT, digital media and telecommunication companies from our offices in Switzerland (Zurich and Lausanne) and the USA (Silicon Valley). As a strategic investor, we offer entrepreneurs access to our technical infrastructure and market channels in addition to financial support. We focus on sectors of domain expertise such as Telco & IT Cloud, DeepTech, Cybersecurity and Fintech as well as Big Data & AI related new business … Type: Incubators & VCs | 11 | 6 | 7 | 22 | |
startupolic.com startupolic.com is an English-written blog about startups founded by Sébastien Flury in January 2012. Combining the words startup and aholic, its main purpose is to share the startup passion of its founder. The idea of the blog is to help connecting the dots, support and potentially boost the growing startup community in Switzerland (and abroad). Sébastien is also providing consultancy services from time to time, as: - Fundraising strategy and acceleration - Business & Financial Plan analysis and elaboration - Pitch review and elaboration - Deal sourcing - Business development Business Development, Fundraising, Startup, and Strategy consulting Type: Media | 11 | 2 | 8 | 1 | |
EPFL Alumni The EPFL Alumni network: over 40'000 talents all over the world. The mission of EPFL Alumni is to provide graduates of the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne an exclusive, international network and a strong and lasting relationship with their school. To do this, EPFL Alumni offers graduates a directory full of 30,000 contacts of EPFL graduates across the globe with access reserved to alumni. It furthermore provides them with opportunities for meeting, training and consulting. EPFL Alumni creates a platform for exchange and services on topics as diverse as career, expatriation, research, entrepreneurship and volunteerism. EPFL Alumni ensures that graduates … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech | 15 | 4 | 13 | 28 | |
Venturelab World-class Startups. Swiss Made. Stay connected to the startup scene and subscribe: http://venturelab.ch/newsletter . Together with successful founders, key academic and industry partners; Venturelab designs and operates programs to bring the best #startup talents to the next level of development. Our mission is to support entrepreneurs towards successful fundraising and business growth throughout the evolution of the company. With venture leaders, we take the Swiss National Startup Teams to Silicon Valley, Boston, New York, Barcelona, and China, supporting them on their global expansion path. We are also proud of the success of our mandate to run the operations of the … Type: Incubators & VCs | 64 | 15 | 51 | 93 | |
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts 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 | 22 | 6 | 9 | 2,927 | |
TBD Media Group Creating award-winning documentaries & films to inspire discussion about the future of business & communities worldwide. TBD Media Group is one of the world's biggest Video Documentary producers focused specifically on B2B storytelling. We create award-winning documentaries and films, telling global stories on a global level. With our highly skilled creatives, producers, marketers, distributors and sales team, we inspire discussions about the future of business and our communities. Follow us on our other social media channels: • Twitter – https://twitter.com/tbd_media • Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd5G0-kWkj6ifL-zKKhNl1w • Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/TBDMedia/ Digital Marketing, Content, News, and Video Production Type: Media | 70 | 0 | 71 | 76 | |
CTI Start-up Type: Public | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | |
Youth for Technology Foundation (YTF) Giving youth and women their power back to create opportunities in the fourth industrial revolution. YTF is an international citizen sector organization. We work in developing countries and resource constrained communities. Our programs use technology to inspire youth and women to create innovative solutions to the challenges they encounter in their own communities. YTF is empowering the next generation of leaders to enter the workforce with the skills they need to access employment or create their own entrepreneurial opportunities in the fourth industrial revolution. International Development, Fourth Industrial Revolution, Youth, Women Entrepreneurs, Information and Communications Technology, STEM, Girls in STEM, … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech | 25 | 4 | 25 | 45 | |
Joyance Partners A venture capital partnership that invests in companies that deliver or contribute to Delightful Moments. Investing in companies that, through science and technology, cultivate joy to improve the way we live. VC, neuroscience, bio, investment, health, consumer, CPG, biotech, beauty, sustainability, food, and beverage Type: Incubators & VCs | 34 | 4 | 30 | 31 | |
Swiss Startup Association The Voice of Swiss Startups! The Swiss Startup Association (SSA) is the umbrella organisation and the voice of Swiss startups. As a sector-independent non-profit organisation, the SSA gives startups a strong voice vis-à-vis politics, business and the public and works to improve the conditions for startups in Switzerland. Beyond its political engagement, the SSA fosters a community for startups, recognizing the unique challenges they face. Through networking opportunities, educational sessions, and practical services, the SSA collaborates with industry partners to offer tailored support and valuable resources to guide founders on their entrepreneurial journey. Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: it services | 9 | 4 | 3 | 18 | |
World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO WIPO is the United Nations agency that serves the world’s innovators and creators. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is the United Nations agency that serves the world’s innovators and creators, ensuring that their ideas travel safely to the market and improve lives everywhere. We do so by providing services that enable creators, innovators and entrepreneurs to protect and promote their intellectual property (IP) across borders and acting as a forum for addressing cutting-edge IP issues. Our IP data and information guide decisionmakers the world over. And our impact-driven projects and technical assistance ensure IP benefits everyone, everywhere. Intellectual Property Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: legaltech | 60 | 31 | 21 | 2,184 | |
Swissnex in India, Consulate General of Switzerland We connect the dots between Switzerland and India in education, research and innovation. Swissnex in India connects Switzerland and India in the fields of science, education, art and innovation. An initiative of the Swiss State Secretariat for Education and Research and Innovation (SERI) in association with the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Swissnex India is part of the Consulate General of Switzerland in Bengaluru (www.swissnex.org/india). The Swissnex network across the globe includes Boston, San Francisco, and Brazil, China and Japan. The objective of Swissnex in India is to build and maintain a robust network between entrepreneurs, startups, universities, research … Type: Public | 8 | 1 | 7 | 24 | |
Swissnex in Brazil 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 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 8 | |
FONGIT 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 | 43 | 5 | 34 | 32 | |
AMLD - Applied Machine Learning Days Talks, tutorials, workshops and discussions around the application of Machine Learning. The Applied Machine Learning Days (AMLD) is an annual event and one of the largest machine learning and AI events in Europe, that brings together experts from industry, academia, and the public sector. The event focuses specifically on the practical applications of machine learning and AI, with talks and workshops covering a wide range of topics. Attendees have the opportunity to network with peers and learn about the latest trends and developments in the field. AMLD GenAI - August 28-29 2023 - EPFL Campus Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Event, … Type: Event NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: it services | 25 | 7 | 27 | 1 | |
PwC Legal Switzerland We are building the law firm of the future. Every day. PwC Legal Switzerland offers a unique style of integrated legal advice. We are part of the Global PwC Legal Network and, with more than 4000 lawyers across more than 90 countries, offer the broadest geographical coverage of any legal services provider. At the same time we are embedded within the powerful, multi-disciplinary organisation and broad client footprint of the Swiss and global professional services leader. This allows for one-stop-shop support combining top legal advice with expertise in the areas of strategy, tax, deals, consulting and assurance to help you … Type: Large company Activities: entertainment | 49 | 7 | 19 | 76 | |
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW Regionally anchored, internationally networked. FHNW is one of Switzerland’s leading universities of applied sciences and arts, actively involved in teaching, research, continuing education and service provision – both innovative and practice-oriented. Its broad range of degree programmes, hands-on concept, innovative, application-oriented research and global network make FHNW a diversified and appealing educational institution, a sought-after partner to industry and an attractive employer in northwestern Switzerland. Angewandte Psychologie, Architektur, Bau und Geomatik, Gestaltung und Kunst, Informatik, Life Sciences, Musik, Pädagogik, Soziale Arbeit, Technik, Wirtschaft, Ausbildung, Weiterbildung, and Forschung Type: SMB Activities: smart city | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2,286 | |
Swissnex in Boston and New York Type: Public | 28 | 13 | 37 | 11 |