On behalf of the Swiss government, the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO) is fostering the cooperation in education, research and innovation with partners in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) since 2017.
The ESA will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2025. Looking back on countless milestones, it is now preparing itself for a challenging future. The ESA has positioned Europe as a global leader in the space sector. A founding member, Switzerland has been both a contributor and beneficiary in this development.
Switzerland is known for its fundamental research, innovativeness and commitment to international cooperation. However, with EU programmes such as Horizon Europe, the EU's largest research and innovation programme, Switzerland has reached a turning point. The Federal Council has now approved the previously initialled EU Programmes Agreement (EUPA), which is good news for Switzerland’s education, research and innovation sector as well as for the EU!
The Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) is an outstanding example of successful international scientific cooperation. It brings together numerous countries working towards the goal of building the world's largest radio telescope. Switzerland has been a member of this research organisation since 2022 and is making a significant contribution to this ambitious project.
Space activities occupy an important place in our society. Switzerland has been actively involved in this field since the early days. It is a competitive and reliable partner in the space sector.
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