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Deep Tech Nation Switzerland
Switzerland is the global leader in innovation. It boasts a unique education system and internationally renowned research institutions. However, its innovative strength often lacks sufficient financial backing.
This case is particularly evident in the deep tech sector, where research-intensive technological innovations are developed. A significant shortfall in venture capital prevents the creation of business opportunities. As a result, Switzerland is gradually losing ground in international competition.
About Deep Tech Nation Switzerland Foundation
We are committed to sustainably improving the framework conditions for Swiss start-ups, scale-ups and investors in the deep tech sector, thereby strengthening Switzerland’s innovation and competitiveness in the long term.
The Deep Tech Nation Switzerland Foundation is an independent non-profit foundation that emerged from a private initiative of the founding members Swisscom and UBS.
Focused DeepTech Nation Switzerland industries
Life Science
Industry 4.0
Space Tech
Food Tech
Ed Tech
Bio Tech
Agri Tech
Fin Tech 2.0
Trust Economy
Clean Tech
Health Tech
Smart Cities
Start-ups and scale-ups in the deep tech sector develop and market technological innovations that address significant societal issues by putting new scientific findings to work.
They therefore differ from start-ups and scale-ups that rely on existing technologies for their business models and whose successes are more likely to be attributable to disruptive marketing or operational business strategies.
Our objectives 2030+
Switzerland should be perceived internationally as a leading deep tech nation. To achieve this, Deep Tech Nation Switzerland Foundation aims to mobilise CHF 50 billion in venture capital for Swiss start-ups and scale-ups, indirectly creating up to 100,000 new jobs.
Global leader
CHF 50 billion
100,000 jobs
Our measures
We must act now. This is why we are committed to changing the relevant frameworks within the Swiss innovation ecosystem by 2030 with the following measures.
Venture Hub Switzerland
Our efforts are focused on creating a consolidated hub for venture capital. This hub provides internationally competitive financial and legal frameworks to attract foreign investors to Switzerland and create optimal conditions for institutional investors (such as pension funds) and strategic investors.
Unicorn Factory
With a Unicorn Factory, start-ups and scale-ups with great potential receive enhanced support to position themselves as attractive investment targets for investors. Leveraging existing structures and processes, the Unicorn Factory accelerates the growth and success of these promising companies, ensuring they become leaders in their fields.
Information Platform
We are creating a comprehensive information platform that consolidates the Swiss innovation ecosystem into a centralized and easily accessible resource. All pertinent information is conveniently located in one place, making it easier to access for everyone.
International Promotion
In order to attract the necessary attention for our activities, we rely on targeted international promotion. Switzerland should become as internationally renowned as a deep tech nation as it is for the Matterhorn, chocolate and the Swiss Army Knife.
Launch of our Foundation at the SEF24
Recap video: founding members talk about the foundation’s goals and how they are to be achieved.
The Deep Tech Nation Switzerland book
To remain competitive in the international arena, Switzerland needs to ensure a high degree of technological independence. Dominique Mégret, author of the book “Deep Tech Nation Switzerland” and a seasoned venture capital expert, set this debate in motion with worrying statements – based on the historical entrepreneurial values that made Switzerland rich over the last 200 years. He emphasizes the strategic importance of venture capital for building the Switzerland of tomorrow and calls for the mobilization of the country’s resources as well as targeted technology initiatives.
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