Swissnex is a network that spans the globe. We have a presence in six regions renowned for innovation, backed by a team of on-the-spot initiators, trailblazers and more than 20 Science Counselors based at Swiss embassies in major cities worldwide.
The name is no coincidence. A nexus is a connection or series of connections linking two or more things. And that, essentially, is what we do. Operating as part of a concerted network, in cooperation with another location or independently, our locations offer expertise and services designed to consolidate Switzerland’s reputation as a leading innovator. Our work strengthens ties with partners worldwide and fosters the international exchange of knowledge, ideas and talent.
Our international locations bring together a diverse group of stakeholders from Switzerland and around the world, including startup founders, researchers, students, industry experts and many more. The Swissnex approach enables us to tackle issues from a global perspective with the advantage of local expertise.
Wherever they are, our locations and outposts have several goals in common. They aim to:
• connect our partners with innovation epicenters worldwide
• advise on trends and opportunities in science, education, research and innovation
• promote Swiss higher education and research institutions, startups and other innovation-driven partner organizations
• inspire new ideas by facilitating knowledge exchange
Beijing
Raphaela Oliver
Brasilia
Brendan Mackinnon Lacasa
Brussels
Rahel Byland Skvarc
Canberra
Tristan Piguet
Copenhagen
Pascale Dychter
London
Lutz-Peter Berg
Madrid
Lukas Dauwalder
Moscow
Andrey Melnikov
New Delhi
Leena Kukreja
Ottawa
Urs Obrist
Paris
Berfin Açig
Pretoria
Jacquelene Friedenthal
Rome
Alessia Ferrucci
Seoul
Alessandra Apicella
Singapore
Joël Henri Brunner
Tel Aviv
David Biegeleisen
Tokyo
Kyoko Marumo Suzuki
The Hague
Susanne Förster
Vienna
Jonas Baumann
Washington
Olivia Gachoud
