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Switzerland Once Again Honoured as the World’s Most Innovative National Economy

In 2018, too, Switzerland was honoured as the most innovative country of the world, winning this title for seven years in a row. This is shown by the 2018 Global Innovation Index (GII), an annual ranking of the world’s most innovative national economies. more

Chleiderei: Growing and Sustainable Children’s Clothes from Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell’s start-up called Chleiderei manufactures children’s clothes that grow together with the child and can thus be worn for at least three years. This saves the environment and money. Manufactured in fair working conditions in Europe, the clothes are made entirely from bio textiles. more

Swiss SMEs Are Sought-After Acquisition Targets Among Foreign Companies

Swiss small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are coveted abroad. Forty of them could already be sold in the first half of 2018. Compared with 2018, this means a 38% increase. By contrast, Swiss SMEs bought up less. This is shown by Deloitte’s study titled Swiss SMEs: M&A activity in H1 2018, which reviews the mergers […] more

GEW Switzerland: A Week under the Banner of Entrepreneurship

From 12 to 18 November numerous local events, workshops and networking occasions for prospective entrepreneurs will be held under Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) Switzerland. Initiated by Swissparks.ch, GEW will host incubators, innovation and technology parks, impact hubs, founder centres and other start-up organisations nationwide. more

priME CUP Promotes Young Entrepreneurship

From 30 November to 1 December 2018 a competition and trainee programme called priME CUP is held in Ingenbohl-Brunnen, in the canton of Schwyz, in which teams of pupils, students and young entrepreneurs receive entrepreneurship and management training and compete against each other in a business simulation. A gift card for company formation via STARTUPS.CH […] more

Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) Switzerland

GEW Switzerland is inspired by Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), a global and annual event each november, dedicated to entrepreneurship, ecosystems and networking and matchmaking. GEW is the world’s largest celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch startups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare. more

SoFlow: Swiss Electromobility

With its e-mobility products, the Swiss start-up SoFlow based in Flawil would like to conquer the market. From e-scooters to e-skateboards to innovative e-bikes, it offers its customers a broad array of products that respond to various mobility needs. By expanding worldwide, the company has set itself a high goal. more

A Young Entrepreneur’s Passion Pays Off

Tanja Oehl discovered her passion for fabrics already at an early age, and she received her first orders when she was just nine. When she was 15, she began her dressmaker’s apprenticeship although many people advised her against it. Today she is 23 years old and runs her own award-winning dressmaker’s workshop in Basel. more

Unicorn Switzerland Workshop Summit

On October 26, 2018 the doors open to some of the most innovative and leading high-tech companies, unparalleled networking and incredible learning and knowledge-sharing opportunities among the top experts: be one of them and don’t miss the first edition of this event! more

Number of Company Formations in Switzerland Below Average

Despite the improved overall conditions for company formation in Switzerland, only 8.5% of the Swiss have set up a company over recent years. As a result, this figure is lower than in comparable countries. It appears so from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), an international study into entrepreneurship. more