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Higher education Innovation promotion Artificial intelligence …

Swiss Quantum Shows Its Strengths to the World

UNESCO has declared 2025 the International Year of Quantum to mark 100 years of quantum mechanics, and to foreground new quantum technologies moving from the lab into society. The Swiss quantum community, including Swissnex, organised a Swiss Quantum Week in Geneva in October 2025 to mark the occasion. A series of events highlighted the best of Swiss quantum education, research, innovation, and science diplomacy.
Kaila Yallum
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Horizon Europe Digitalisation …

The SwissChips initiative strengthens semiconductor and microelectronics research in Switzerland

With the global economy becoming increasingly digitalised, semiconductors have become a strategic sector. In Switzerland, research and innovation in this field is being supported by the SwissChips initiative, which will run from 2024 to 2027.
Giuditta Rusconi
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Swissnex …

The Silicon Valley where Embodied Intelligence takes shape

Across Silicon Valley, not one week goes without a new announcement and advances in robotics from start-ups to robotics companies. The convergence of artificial intelligence with advanced hardware has ushered in what many are calling a new robotics renaissance. And in October 2025, Swissnex in San Francisco stepped right into it.
Maulde Cuérel (Swissnex in San Francisco)
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Working at SERI: Stefania Cantoni

Gain insight into the work of SERI: Stefania Cantoni is a project manager in the recognition of professional qualifications unit.
Mia Mader
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Opinions Research facilities International cooperation …

The power of multilateral research: ITER

Pushing the boundaries of science and technology to solve the challenges of tomorrow sometimes requires nations to work together to achieve what no single nation can do alone. The construction of the ITER thermonuclear reactor is a perfect illustration of the advantages of multilateralism in research and innovation. Switzerland will resume its participation in this research infrastructure on 1 January 2026.
Michael Gerber
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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), …
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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
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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