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#OpenCalls for all Swiss startups! Ready to scale your startup internationally? The Startup Camps, powered by Innosuisse and managed by Swissnex, support you in your expansion—from peer-to-peer exchanges, to market validation, and market entry. Find all open calls below: 👉 swisstech @ Web Summit Rio 2025 Swissnex in Brazil welcomes Swiss startups at the #swisstech pavilion at Web Summit Rio to showcase their solutions, offering them the opportunity to connect with potential partners, Brazilian companies, and major investors. 🚀 Program dates: April 27 - 30, 2025 📅 Application Deadline: ASAP - Final Call 🚨 🔗 Apply: https://lnkd.in/dpVmTpTX 👉 Startups Camps in #Brazil for Q2 2025 Swissnex in Brazil runs Market Validation and Entry Camps offered in both Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo with flexible starting dates. 🚀 Program dates: April - June, 2025 📅 Application Deadline: February 14, 2025 - Final Call🚨 🔗 Apply: https://lnkd.in/duR4yJVi 👉 Startup Camps in #China Dive into the Chinese market with our Market Validation and Market Entry Camp and the support of Swissnex in China. 🚀 Program dates: April - June, 2025 📅 Application Deadline: February 14, 2025 - Final Call🚨 🔗 Apply: https://lnkd.in/gb7CgVjZ 👉 nexBio Amazônia in #Brazil Swissnex in Brazil, together with the Leading House for the Latin American Region – Institute of Management in Latin America - University of St.Gallen, Fiocruz, CONFAP - Conselho Nacional das Fundações Estaduais de Amparo à Pesquisa, and Pólen - Fiocruz invites you to join the Swiss-Brazilian Open Innovation Program for the Bioeconomy, #nexBioAmazônia. 🚀 Program dates: July 21 - August 1, 2025 📅 Application Deadline: March 14, 2025 🔗 Apply: https://lnkd.in/dQCRn-2H 👉 Lean Launchpad Programme in #Israel A 5-week hybrid programme – run by the Swiss Science and Innovation Office in Israel – for startups working on innovation in mental health and resilience, offering exclusive access to key contacts and collaboration opportunities in Israel. 🚀 Program dates: May 5 - 15, 2025 📅 Application Deadline: March 21, 2025 🔗 Apply: https://lnkd.in/gSMjkKip 👉 #NYTechWeek Startup Camp Join Swissnex in Boston and New York for the NY Tech Week and gain exclusive access to investors, mentors, and networking opportunities in one of the world’s top tech hubs. 🚀 Program dates: June 2 - 6, 2025 📅 Application Deadline: March 31, 2025 🔗 Apply: https://lnkd.in/gzZ_A_HJ 👉 Startup Camp UK (Medtech) Explore the UK with Market Validation and Market Entry Camps by the Embassy of Switzerland in the United Kingdom. 🚀 Program dates: June, 2025 📅 Application Deadline: April 1, 2025 🔗 Apply: https://lnkd.in/gMUu6MMc

🚀 Ready to take your startup global? Join us in China for the Startup Camp, powered by Innosuisse and managed by Swissnex Applications for Q3 2025 are now open to Swiss startups in all industries. This opportunity will coincide with S-Tron China (S创中国) (23-24 September), a leading innovation event that gathers investors, visionary entrepreneurs, and representatives from global industry leaders to foster an international technology innovation ecosystem. Together with Innosuisse, we offer Startup Camps with individual support before, during, and after the Startup Camp. This opportunity gives startups strategic advice to internationalize, visibility, and a home base to succeed in China   🚀 Accelerate your growth by tapping into highly innovative and competitive ecosystems. 🌏 Access a large consumer base and local partners who embrace innovative solutions or services. 🏭 Leverage efficient, high-quality sourcing and manufacturing options.  📆 Deadline to apply: April 1, 2025 To participate, you must be part of the Innosuisse Startup Coaching program (and there’s still time to join!). Our Startup Manager, Tia Hu, will guide you through the program, helping you assess opportunities in the Chinese market. Apply today or schedule a call with Tia to see if you’d be a good fit. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gQbVMNcH #SwissStartupsGoGlobal #StartupCamp #swisstech

✍ Registrations are open for the EU-Japan Digital Week 2025, organised as part of the EU-Japan Digital Partnership 🇪🇺🇯🇵 💡 Mark your calendars! From 31 March to 7 April 2025, Tokyo will host the EU-Japan Digital Week, a key event bringing together academia, research, industry, business, and policymakers from Japan, the European Union, and other Indo-Pacific countries. This event will explore the future of digital collaboration through engaging workshops and discussions, contributing to a more connected, innovative, and sustainable future for both regions.   🇨🇭 We a thrilled to highlight the participation of Martel Innovate, a Swiss partner active in digital innovation and funded by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation SERI. Monique Calisti (CEO) and Giacomo Inches (Senior Innovation Consultant) will take the stage on 31 March, bringing their expertise and insights to the discussions. EU-Japan Digital Week Highlights: ➡️ “Smart Connectivity and Computing” Workshop (31 March) ➡️ “6G Horizons: Synergies for a Connected Future” Workshop (1 April) ➡️ Closed-Door Policy Workshop: “The EU – Japan Digital Partnership: Going Forward” (2 April) ➡️ “Trusted Data Exchanges in Cities: From Standards to Pilots in a Changing World” Workshop (2 April) ➡️ “Data Spaces – or the Story How to Make Business from Data in a Legal Fashion” Workshop (3-4 April) ➡️ “Critical Applications of AI in Industry, Healthcare and Other Sectors” Workshop (7 April)   🔗 This event is free to attend but advance registration is required. Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/dyVsMFbS   #EUJapanDigitalWeek #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #Collaboration #TechAdvancement #Networking #Research #FutureTech #GlobalCollaboration #DigitalInnovation #EUTech   駐日欧州連合代表部 • Delegation of the European Union to Japan #ASPIRE INPACE Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) #InternationalHouseofJapan Meiji University NexusForum.EU The University of Tokyo ENRICH GLOBAL EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation Swissnex  

#STARTUPS: 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀⚡️🔋🌿 📣 Calling #SwissStartups! – Applications for the 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽 powered by Innosuisse and managed by Swissnex in 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻🇯🇵 are now open for Q3 2025!   🚀 Expand into a world’s largest economy and one of Asia’s most advanced and innovative markets. With expert guidance and tailored 1-on-1 support, we’ll help you navigate market research, strategic partnerships, and key industry connections, giving you the tools to successfully enter and grow in Japan’s competitive ecosystem.   This edition will coincide with the high-caliber 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘀-𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 (Sept 25+26) during the 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 "Future of Earth and Biodiversity" of the Expo 2025 Osaka and providing a unique platform to engage with global leaders in sustainability and innovation.   📅 Deadline: April 1, 2025 📌 Eligibility: You must be part of the Innosuisse Startup Coaching Program* 🔗 Interested? Apply now here: https://lnkd.in/gCSVeRqY   *If you’re not yet part of the coaching program, there’s still time to sign up! ** Or schedule a call with Marko Radovic (marko.radovic@swissnex.org)  >>> https://lnkd.in/gDm9ijQk 👉 Find more: https://lnkd.in/gw4trcFc Innosuisse  #SwissStartupsGoGlobal #StartupCamp #SwissTech #SwissnexforthePlanet #SwissJapanEnergyDays #SustainableEnergy #RenewableEnergy #EnergyInnovation #Decarbonization #EnergyStorage #ClimateAction #NetZero2050 #InternationalCollaboration #CleanEnergyTransition #SwissStartups #ClimateTech #Expo2025 #SwissPavilion Nathalie Minder Michaela Malenchini Startupticker.ch Energy Science Center, ETH Zurich ENERGY EPFL ETH Entrepreneurship EPFL Startup Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts Swiss Business Hub Japan Benoît Revaz Joël Mesot Ambrogio Fasoli Christian Rüegg Tanja Zimmermann Prof. Adrian Altenburger Christian Schaffner Yasmine Calisesi Eric Plan Frank Floessel Tatiana Benavides Marcel Hofstetter Eva Lüthi   Follow the Consulate of Switzerland, Swissnex in Japan🇨🇭🇯🇵 #AddingValue | #Education | #Research | #Innovation | #Startups🚀 | #VitalitySwiss

📢 Save the date for Swissnex Day 2025! 🗓️ Tuesday 3 June 2025 ⏲️ 10:00-14:00 📍 KKL Luzern, Switzerland 👉 More information is coming up. Registrations will open in March 👀 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dSjfHh_6  Stay tuned!

🚀 Calling all Startups developing CIRCULAR SOLUTIONS FOR FOOD SYSTEMS! 🌍 ♻️ Are you an impactful startup working on a pioneering cutting-edge technology to upcycle and valorize food waste and food by-products? We want to hear from you! Join the Helsinki Hub programme from the EIT Food Accelerator Network and gain access to the world's largest and most dynamic food innovation community. Apply if your innovation focuses on: 💡 By-products and waste stream valorisation (nutrient recovery and upcycling) 💡 Upcycled food raw materials and ingredients (good taste, solubility, high nutritional value) 💡 Upstream processes and feedstock optimisation 💡 Closed-loop farming solutions The EIT Food Accelerator Network - Helsinki Hub supports and accelerates startups and innovations that help to turn our food system from linear to circular! How? 🫂 The programme provides the right connections, resources and tools to empower aspiring and impactful startups and entrepreneurs from across Europe (Horizon Europe) to grow and succeed. Here is why it is time to apply! 🚀 Build meaningful connections, gain visibility and access the most supportive EU AgriFoodTech network 🚀 Support to identify your technology gaps and re-shape your product development roadmap 🚀 A chance to receive up to €50,000 in funding through SAFE to implement your tech validation project 🚀 Exclusive exposure to corporate programme partners 🚀 Top-notch masterclasses and mentoring sessions to advance your corporate and investment readiness 🚀 Opportunity to extend your EU AgriFoodTech network through participation in exclusive events and a grant of €3,000 for travelling to events and meetings Are you ready to revolutionise our food systems and take your startup and innovation to the next level? 🖥️ Apply before 28 February 2025 (at 14.00 CET): https://brnw.ch/21wQNpR The EIT Food Accelerator Network - Helsinki Hub programme is run by Viikki Food Design Factory at the University of Helsinki. #foodsystemtransformation #startupacceleration #agrifoodtechinnovation Laura Forsman, Mari Sandell, Chiara Facciotto , Tiia Pelkonen, Isa Stucki, Joona Nikinmaa, Yulia Bodnar, Marie Russier, Ann Generlich, Anna Laudy-Nagy

📣 Calling #SwissStartups! Applications for Startup Camp powered by Innosuisse and managed by Swissnex are now open for 2025 Q3! 🌏 🚀 Take your startup to the next level by expanding into #Korea — one of Asia’s most dynamic markets. With expert guidance and tailored 1-on-1 support, we’ll help you navigate market research, strategic partnerships, and much more to ensure your success in this fast-growing market. 📅 Deadline: April 1, 2025 🔗 Interested? Fill out here: https://lnkd.in/e8ufyxfG What sets our camp apart? Personalized support designed to help you thrive in Korea’s competitive ecosystem. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! 🚀 #SwissStartupsGoGlobal #StartupCamp #Korea #SwissEntrepreneurs #Innosuisse #InnovationJourney #GoGlobal Alessandra Apicella Laura Acosta Minyong Lee NaEun Kim Ji Yeon (Ellen) Lee Nathalie Minder Tatiana Benavides Damm Marcel Hofstetter Roman Kern

☎️ We’re Hiring! Join Swissnex in Brazil as our new Communications Lead ☎️ Are you a creative storyteller with a strategic mindset? Do you thrive in an international, fast-paced environment where innovation, education, and research intersect? Swissnex in Brazil is looking for a Communications Lead to drive our branding, communications, and marketing efforts. 📌 Job Details 📍 Location: São Paulo, Brazil (in-person) 📅 Start Date: As soon as possible 📝 Contract: 12 months, with the possibility of extension 📆 Apply by: March 18, 2025 📢 About Swissnex Swissnex is Switzerland’s global network connecting education, research, innovation, and the arts worldwide. Our mission is to build bridges between visionary mind and help Swiss and Brazilian institutions exchange knowledge, ideas, and talent. 📰  About the Role As Communications Lead, you will be responsible for shaping Swissnex in Brazil’s public image, ensuring that our work reaches the right audiences in Switzerland and Brazil. You’ll lead strategic communication initiatives, manage content creation, and oversee media relations. This is a hands-on role where creativity meets strateg and you’ll workg closely with a dynamic, international team. 💡 What We’re Looking For - 3–5 years of experience in communications, marketing, or PR. - Able to craft strong narratives and execute campaigns. - Experience managing websites, newsletters, and social media. - Knowledge of branding and design (Adobe Creative Suite is a plus). - Strong writing skills in English and Portuguese. - Adaptable, collaborative, and interested in science, tech, and the arts. - Knowledge of Swiss culture or languages is a plus. 🔗 More details & application: https://lnkd.in/dppN342 Join us in connecting Switzerland and Brazil through research, education, and innovation! #Swissnex #Hiring #CommunicationsLead #Marketing #Innovation #Science #Tech Benjamin Bollmann Larissa Hess Carolina Oettinger

#CALL: 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 🚀🇨🇭🇯🇵 Are you ready to showcase your #innovation at Asia’s largest startup conference? A few spots are still open to join the #Swisstech Pavilion at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025 on May 8-10! From May 8–10, 2025, Tokyo will once again host over 40,000 attendees, 500+ startups, 600+ VCs, 100 journalists, and key players from across the globe. ✨️ 📅 Mark your calendars: 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟴-𝟭𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 🤝 Connect with 𝟲𝟬𝟬+ 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 and Japan's industry leaders 🌏 Access the dynamic Japanese market 🚀 Join Switzerland's innovation showcase At SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024, Swissnex delivered an unforgettable experience for 12 Swiss startups—positioning Switzerland as a global hub for innovation.  🎥 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗲: https://lnkd.in/exyv5yQt In 2025, Swissnex in Japan is back to redefine possibilities with additional networking opportunities on the margin of the event: an exceptional pitch contest at the Swiss Pavilion @ Expo 2025 Osaka, as well as an exclusive reception at the Embassy of Switzerland in Japan. This is your gateway to the Japanese market! Submit your application and be part of Switzerland's innovation story in Japan!  🚨 The call will close as soon as available slots are filled. 👉 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://lnkd.in/gAjfnWdP For more information, contact Marko Radovic at marko.radovic@swissnex.org #SwissTech #SustainableHightech #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #AR #VR #GlobalExpansion #SwissInnovation #TechJapan #SushiTech2025 #Expo2025 #SwissPavilion Swissnex Nathalie Minder Swisstech Présence Suisse Switzerland Global Enterprise Swiss Business Hub Japan Innovaud Cleantech Group Startupticker.ch Follow the Consulate of Switzerland, Swissnex in Japan🇨🇭🇯🇵 #AddingValue | #Education | #Research | #Innovation | #Startups🚀 | #VitalitySwiss

📣 Great Opportunity for Swiss Startups Shaping the Future of Resilience The Swiss-Israel Lean Launchpad Programme, powered by Innosuisse and managed by Swissnex, is back—with a new focus: Innovating Resilience! Mental health challenges are evolving, and so must the solutions. In partnership with Tel Aviv Medical Center (Ichilov), this 5-week hybrid startup programme is designed to equip Swiss startups with the expertise, network, and cultural insights to build resilience-focused innovation with global impact. 🌍 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻? • 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Get personalized guidance from industry leaders. • 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: Direct entry to the Israeli Startup Nation and its vibrant entrepreneurial culture. • 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: Enhance your product/service with fast, constructive feedback from top experts. • 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: Prepare to thrive in a global market with cultural prep and storytelling support. 🛠️ 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆? Swiss startups building resilience-driven solutions for individuals, workplaces, or health systems. Designed for startups actively pursuing product-market fit and enrolled in Innosuisse coaching. 🗓️ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲: • Online Sessions: May 5 - Jun 8, 2025 (Approx. 2 hours/week) • In-Person Seminar: May 13-14, 2025 | Zurich, Switzerland • Application Deadline: Mar 21, 2025 🔗 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝘄: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dmrub7iv Join us to push the boundaries of resilience-focused innovation and build solutions for the future. Website: https://lnkd.in/ea7GnzNa #Innosuisse #Swissnex #Resilience #ScienceandInnovationoffice #StartupNation #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Mentorship #swisstech #SwissStartupsGoGlobal #StartupCamp