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Swissnex India, Switzerland's outpost for science, technology and culture in India, is an initiative of the Swiss State Secretariat for Education and Research of the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Similar institutions are located in Boston, San Francisco, Shanghai, and Singapore. Our goal is to fully exploit the potential of cooperation between Switzerland and the respective host countries in the fields of higher education, research, technology, innovation and culture and to promote Switzerland as a leading country in those domains.
 

swissnex - connecting India and Switzerland in science, education, art and innovation

What We Do

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. Our core value lies in our ability to:

 

·         Strengthen Switzerland’s profile as a nation of leading-edge research, quality, innovation, and openess

 

·         Connect scientists, researchers, entrepreneurs, policy-makers, and thought leaders with inspiring peers and new ideas on either side of the globe

 

·         Facilitate academic programs, global innovation strategies, and knowledge exchange

 

·         Create and present transdisciplinary projects in imaginative ways

 

·         Network with relevant contacts at universities, research institutions, and companies to maintain a powerful web of worldwide knowledge

·         Support internationalization efforts of Swiss academic institutions and companies, with a special focus on R&D based start-ups.

 

 ·         Share innovative achievements and emerging trends in the host country and in Switzerland

 ·         Inform on developments in science, technology, education and innovation policies

 

 .      Participate in our communities and interact with Swiss and local partners to bring added value

 

 What We Offer

Creativity and curiosity are in our genes. In all that we do, we promote the sharing of ideas and emergence of synergies. We work with our stakeholders, partners, clients, and audiences to anticipate opportunities and provide a unique experience so that all sides benefit and succeed. Specific services vary by location, but each swissnex offers:

 

  • Exposure to new ideas and projects from Switzerland and India
  • Visibility for Swiss and Swiss-based research, science, companies, and art at the interface of technology
  • Support of international relations of Swiss universities
  • Networking opportunities with highly educated and technology-savvy peers
  • Targeted introductions and access to a network of academic and business leaders
  • Workspace and infrastructure
  • Open innovation and benchmarking
  • Transdisciplinary public and private events
  • Press outreach
  • Study tours and organized visits
  • Independent analysis

 

 Who We Are

swissnex is a network of knowledge hubs in Bangalore, Boston, San Francisco, Shanghai, and Singapore working closely with science and technology counselors based in Swiss embassies around the world.

swissnex is an initiative of the Swiss Government. Each swissnex promotes public-private ventures. Partners, donors and sponsors provide vital financial support.

 


 

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