
Mission & Organization
Connecting Switzerland, Brazil and the world in science, education, innovation and the arts.
Mission
Swissnex is the Swiss global network connecting the dots 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 representations are established in some of the world’s most innovative regions. Together with around twenty Science and Technology Offices (STO) and Counselors (STC) based in Swiss Embassies, they contribute to strengthen Switzerland’s profile as a world-leading innovation hotspot.

Our Hubs
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Our Hubs
Our six locations and outposts established in the world's most innovative hubs support the outreach and active engagement of our partners in the international exchange of knowledge, ideas and talent.
Our spaces
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Workshop at Swissnex in Brazil Office in São Paulo![]()
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Our offices are located in Rio de Janeiro, offering a stunning view where we welcome the local ecosystem, and in São Paulo on Avenida Paulista, the heart of industry and innovation. Both spaces feature shared work areas for collaboration with Swiss academics, scientists, startups, designers, and innovation-driven companies, as well as a public event space.






