A group of people looking at the camera for a photograph.
Space sector Artificial intelligence …

Switzerland and Japan deepen ties in strategic scientific fields

From 29 September to 5 October 2025, State Secretary Martina Hirayama led a scientific mission to Japan to strengthen bilateral collaboration in education, research, and innovation. The mission highlighted Swiss-Japanese cooperation in key areas such as life sciences, space, AI and quantum science, including the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation in quantum science and technology.
Anne-Mai Do (Science & Technology Office Tokyo), …
Portrait of a woman in a blazer.
Opinions Swiss education landscape ERI policy …

The ERI sector makes a significant contribution to Switzerland's prosperity and Europe's competitiveness

What are the three biggest challenges facing the Swiss ERI landscape over the next 10 years? I recently addressed this question on the Swiss Science Council's blog to mark its 60th anniversary. Here are some of my thoughts.
Martina Hirayama
The image of a bright red galaxy.
Horizon Europe

The SwissCyber Initiative will strengthen Switzerland's digital resilience

Digital security is something that we all need to consider. Where do things stand with research and innovation in Switzerland – and how can we do better? The SwissCyber Initiative aims to give us a clear picture of cybersecurity research in Switzerland.
Nadia Schürch
A woman in a blazer smiling at the camera.
Opinions VPET system Digitalisation …

The Swiss education system is based on a collaborative partnership between the federal government, the cantons and social partners

What are the three biggest challenges facing the Swiss education system over the next 10 years? I recently addressed this question on the Swiss Science Council's blog to mark its 60th anniversary. Here are some of my thoughts.
Martina Hirayama
A group of people stand in front of a blue banner and look at the camera.
VPET system Research infrastructures ERI policy …

Fresh impetus for research cooperation with South Africa

In September, Martina Hirayama, State Secretary for Education, Research and Innova-tion (SERI), visited South Africa with a scientific delegation. The purpose of the trip was to strengthen existing ties in education, research and innovation and to open up new avenues for cooperation.
Mia Mader
Portrait of a man
Working at SERI

Working at SERI: Loïc Fave

Gain insight into the work of SERI: Loïc Fave is a scientific advisor in the Thematic oriented Research and Innovation unit.
Mia Mader
A pile of coloured plastic stars.
Innovation promotion Sustainable development …

Sustainability as the key to a future-proof industry

The Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW) published its sixth Technology Outlook in September 2025. This study looks at technological developments and ventures to determine how well positioned Switzerland is in relation to the 31 technologies covered in the report. In this interview, co-authors Claudia Schärer and Stefan Scheidegger shed light on the most important findings.
Daniel Dossenbach
Four people are sitting in front of a presentation and discussing.
Swissnex …

The Amazon as the World’s Next Innovation Lab

The most biodiverse rainforest on Earth is emerging as a laboratory where nature, Indigenous knowledge, and cutting-edge science converge. nexBio Amazônia, a Swiss-Brazilian initiative powered by Swissnex and the Leading House Latin America, brings this potential to life.
Pedro Capra (Swissnex in Brazil)