Swissnex in Boston and New York

Hei Suomi! Hello Finland! 🇫🇮 🤝 🇨🇭 Today we had the pleasure of welcoming Ambassador Jarmo Sareva, Consul General of Finland in New York, to our Boston office. We were proud to present Swissnex’s pioneering model of science diplomacy and innovation, and discuss how our two technology-focused economies pursue innovation in fields such as quantum technologies and sustainability. ⚛️ 🌱 Ambassador Sareva was joined by Henrik Totterman, D.Sc., Honorary Consul of Finland in Boston, as well as Elina Räsänen and Mari Joronen, representing Finland’s Commercial and Trade Affairs. Consulate General of Finland in New York

⏰ The Tech4Eva Roadshow on Supporting Women's Health in the Workplace is just around the corner! This past month has been dedicated to raising awareness about critical issues such as breast cancer, menopause, osteoporosis, and mental health. Women’s health challenges can significantly affect workplace productivity. Employers who provide inclusive health benefits—like menstrual leave and menopause support—foster healthier, more supportive work environments and enhance overall employee morale. In partnership with SICPA, we’re excited to present the 2024 Tech4Eva Roadshow. Join us to discover how employers can make a meaningful impact by offering essential benefits to their female employees. Dive into SICPA’s innovative approach to promoting women’s health, and don’t miss our panel discussion titled “How Can Employers Support Women’s Health?” 📢 Speakers: * Almudena Pérez, HR Manager, SICPA * Monika Zielonka, Cursus Formation Consultant Training & Board Member, Women in Tech® Switzerland * Iuliana Volery, Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding Manager, SICPA 🎤 Moderator: Lara Rossi, PR & Media Manager, SICPA Strategic Communications Don't miss out and be part of the movement to empower women in the workplace! 🔗Register now: https://hubs.li/Q02V_06B0 Our partners: EPFL Innovation Park Groupe Mutuel Amboy Street Ventures BioAlps - Life Sciences Cluster 🇨🇭 Business Angels Switzerland CHUV / Centre hospitalier universitaire vaudois DayOne - Healthcare Innovation Debiotech SA Embassy of Switzerland in the UK, Essity FemTech Analytics Femtech France fermata, Inc. Foreground Capital INSEAD Healthcare Club Joyance Partners Promotion Santé Suisse SICPA SICTIC Swiss Biotech Association Swissnex in Boston and New York and Women of Wearables (wearables, health tech & femtech) #Tech4Eva #WomensHealth #FemTech #WorkplaceWellness #Innovation #Womenatwork

Welcome to Boston! It was our pleasure to welcome a group of EMBA students from HWZ University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration Zurich to our Boston office today to kick off their week-long East Coast study tour. The tour, focused on AI in and decision-making in business, is part of the Executive MBA Digital Leadership program at HWZ. The group is spending today and tomorrow exploring Boston, with visits to MIT Media Lab, the Microsoft Garage, and Sosolimited, before continuing their tour in New York. Executive MBA Digital Leadership HWZ  Sunnie J. Groeneveld

🌟 What a Week!🌟 As the Institut et Haute Ecole de la Santé La Source wraps up their visit to the US East Coast, they have enjoyed substantial learning, constructive exchanges, and new possibilities for collaboration in nursing education and healthcare innovation. 🏫 Building Bridges with Leading Universities In Washington, New York, and Boston, La Source discussed current and future collaboration opportunities with leading academic institutions, including Georgetown University School of Nursing, Columbia University School of Nursing, NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, and Boston College Connell School of Nursing. With their American partners, La Source was able to discuss innovative approaches in nursing education, challenges in workforce development, and shared goals for improving access and equity. 💡 Inspiring Innovation in Healthcare In Boston, the delegation connected with innovators at the forefront of medical technology at the MIT Jameel Clinic - AI & Health, and the Center for Innovations in Care Delivery at Massachusetts General Hospital. They also met with Energesis Pharmaceuticals, which develops treatments for diabetes and obesity, and machineMD, a Swiss company focused on advancing ophthalmological diagnostics for brain disorders. 🏛️ Understanding the Policy Landscape At the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), the team engaged in discussions on the US nursing policy landscape, accreditation standards, and future trends. Their visit to the Embassy of Switzerland in the United States of America included insights from Ambassador Ralf Heckner, and discussions around Swiss science diplomacy in the US. 🌍 Looking Ahead to California The journey isn’t over yet! Next week, Stéphane Cosandey from La Source and Christine Gaulis from the Directorate General for Higher Education (DGES) at Etat de Vaud will be in California to continue exploring the future of healthcare innovation and policy, hosted by Swissnex in San Francisco. They will be joined there by executives from Lausanne's top hospitals and nursing institutions. Thank you to all the practitioners, educators, experts, and innovators who shared their knowledge and insights throughout the week! 🇨🇭🤝🇺🇸

It was a pleasure to share our work with the Swissnex, Institut et Haute Ecole de la Santé La Source, and the Etat de Vaud teams today and host them on their first visit to MIT🇨🇭 Ce fut un plaisir de partager aujourd’hui notre recherche avec les équipes de Swissnex, de la Haute École La Source, et de l’État de Vaud, ainsi que de les accueillir pour leur première visite au MIT 🇨🇭 #aiforgood #aiforhealth #healthcareinnovation #machinelearningsolutions

🐮🧀 As climate change reshapes agriculture and food production across the globe, what does the future hold for #cheese? What can we learn from traditional methods, and how can we incorporate sustainable innovations? Join us on Thursday, November 7, at 5:30pm for an event exploring the future of #cheesemaking, featuring speakers from Switzerland and New England (and a cheese tasting, of course!). Speakers: Myriam Zumbühl | Filmmaker, Master of Cheese Alice Fauconnet | Co-founder, New Roots AG Jonathon Alsop | Founder, Boston Wine School Heather Paxson | Professor of Anthropology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Julia Hallman | Owner, Formaggio Kitchen Terri Lawton | Owner, Oake Knoll Farms Request a ticket: https://lnkd.in/emmnMVB7

📣 Calling Swiss startups! Want to take your startup international? Discover the US market through the Startup Camps powered by #Swissnex and Innosuisse. Apply by tomorrow, October 25, to join the Startup Camps in Boston and New York from January to March 2025. Interested? Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eKFkjgqQ #SwissStartups #StartupCamps

🌟 Welcome to the East Coast! 🌟 Over the next two weeks, Institut et Haute Ecole de la Santé La Source in Lausanne, Switzerland, will explore the policy, education, and care delivery ecosystems for nursing in the United States. 🩺 They start with a visit to the East Coast, exploring potential exchanges and learning from innovative schools and hospitals in Washington, New York, and Boston. 🏥 Next week they will head to California, where they will continue their program along with several hospital and nursing executives from the Lausanne area. The La Source delegation includes Stéphane Cosandey, Director of La Source, and Karen Van der Veken, the school’s Dean of International Affairs. They are joined by Christine Gaulis, Head of International Affairs, Foresight and Innovation at the Directorate General for Higher Education, Etat de Vaud, which supports higher education internationalization programs. 🇨🇭🤝🇺🇸 We can't wait to hear their valuable insights and see the connections they make during their visit, and we look forward to welcoming them personally in Boston and New York later this week!

📢 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗦 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗤𝟭 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 San Francisco, Boston, New York — here we come! Internationalisation is a key factor in a start-up’s success. With over a decade of experience accelerating companies like MindMaze, Faceshift (acquired by Apple, and Nexthink, Swissnex is ready to support Swiss start-ups on their journey. 🔹 𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼: Robotics | February 3–14, 2025 Take a deep dive into California’s entrepreneurial ecosystem with a focus on Robotics. 🤖 Apply by November 1, 2024 📧 Contact Matteo Cariglia 🔹 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻: Industry Agnostic | Flexible schedule Explore the center of innovation for biotech, cleantech and more! 📅 Apply by October 25, 2024 📧 Contact Oriane Rütsche 🔹 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸: Industry Agnostic | Flexible schedule Immerse yourself in New York City’s vibrant innovation ecosystem with strong footholds in Fintech, Insuretech, real estate, etc. 🛍️ Apply by October 25, 2024 📧 Contact Joséphine Erni Seize this opportunity to validate your market potential, develop your entry strategies, and gain visibility in the 🇺🇸 🚀 Apply now and to take your venture to new heights! #SwissStartupsGoGlobal #InnosuisseCamp Organised by Swissnex, powered by Innosuisse

Swiss company CUTISS AG made history recently when a surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital used their #denovoSkin technology to conduct the first full-thickness bioengineered skin graft in the US. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3BNnxzX CUTISS began their journey to the US as part of the Venture Leaders roadshow to Boston in 2018. Ready to discover the next generation of Swiss medical innovation? Register now to meet the Venture Leaders Medtech 2024: https://bit.ly/4f8Zmub #VLeadersMedtech Venturelab