Filter the Ecosystem Actors here according to their Technologies and Methods (multiple selection possible).
Universities
RobotX brings together and develop the strong competences of ETH in Robotics through a research and educational platform located in the heart of Zurich to train new talent, attract worldwide experts, and to sustainably grow ETH into the world-leading institute in this field.
Leonhardstrasse 21
8092 Zürich
Robotics
Universities
The Digital Society Initiative (DSI) is shaping the digital transformation of society and science. With interdisciplinary activities in research, education and public relations, the DSI is the University of Zurich’s (UZH) centre of excellence for digital transformation.
Rämistrasse 69
8001 Zürich
Digitalisation, Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Democracy, Ethics, Gaming, Health, Mobility
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality, Autonomous Systems, Biosensors, Data Science, Deep Learning, Design Thinking, Digital processes and transformation, GPS, Internet-of-Things (IoT), Machine Learning, Personalised medicine, Quantum technology, Regulatory, Sustainable Mobility, Virtual Reality
Universities
Our focus is on applied research and development in electronics. In the fields of microelectronics, embedded systems, sensor technology, actuator technology and electronics development, we push the boundaries for our customers in terms of size, cost, power consumption and speed – right up to the top of the world. Our team brings together long-standing experts and young employees straight out of university. This means that our customers benefit from both experience and the latest know-how from the universities. Each project is supervised by a junior and a senior. That’s what sets us apart.
Oberseestrasse/10
8640 Rapperswil
Universities
Nutritional behavior research focuses on the study of the nutritional needs of different population groups and development of target group-specific food and nutrition concepts, taking into account the entire value chain. Areas of Focus: Nutrition surveys and epidemiology / composition and nutritional profiles of foods / nutritional concepts / public health nutrition.
Campus Reidbach, Einsiedlerstrasse 34
8820 Wädenswil
Nutritional evaluation, epidemiology, nutritional concepts, sustainable nutrition, public health nutrition, composition and nutritional profiles of foods.
Universities
As ETH Zurich’s central hub for artificial intelligence, we bring together researchers of AI foundations, applications, and implications across all departments. We foster research excellence, industry innovation, and AI entrepreneurship to promote trustworthy, accessible, and inclusive AI systems.
Binzmühlestrasse 11/13
8092 Zürich
Universities
IAF Institute for Age Research
Solutions for the society of the future – effective, sustainable and socially acceptable
With innovative and applied research projects, our interdisciplinary team develops practical decision-making knowledge for politics and institutions in order to develop sustainable solutions at micro, meso and macro level.
We pursue a participatory research approach and work closely with an advisory committee consisting of senior citizens: Our aim is to conduct research not just about older people, but together with them. We also offer advice, further training, lectures and workshops on the topics of age and ageing.
Age Innovation Prize
The Age Innovation Prize, organized by the IAF, is a nationwide competition that promotes innovative ideas that address the challenges of age(ing). The award recognizes technological (AgeTech) and social innovations that strengthen the independence, social participation, quality of life and health of older people.
With the Age Innovation Prize, the IAF, in partnership with the Age Foundation and sponsors such as Margerite, promotes committed ideas that sustainably improve the lives of older people. From 2026, social innovations – such as new forms of living together, support or participation in old age – will be awarded alongside technological innovations for the first time. The Age Innovation Prize helps to create a better future for older people.
More information at www.ost.ch/ageinnovationprize
Rosenbergstrasse 59
9001 St.Gallen
Universities
The Department of Computational Linguistics researches and teaches in the fields of computational linguistics, language technology, phonetics and speech signal processing, and digital linguistics.
Andreasstrasse 15
8050 Zurich
natural language processing, text technology, speech signal processing, phonetics, machine learning
Universities
Development and monitoring of products and processes with the aim of extracting and preserving value-determining ingredients.
Campus Reidbach, Einsiedlerstrasse 34
8820 Wädenswil
Extraction and roasting technologies, biotransformation processes, new processes in food production, genesis of flavor components, extraction of value-determining ingredients, process and product innovation.
Universities
At the Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology (ICBT), we operate at the interface of chemistry, biology and technology, providing answers to the challenges of our time, such as climate change, scarcity of raw materials and good healthcare.
We see ourselves as an innovation driver in the pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical and environmental industries. Many years of experience and professional expertise are combined in our institute in a depth and completeness that are unique nationally. We are active across the entire spectrum, from molecules to organisms to sustainable production processes on a technical scale. We work on the following focal points in various specialist departments.
Sustainable Solutions
We design and optimize biotechnological, biocatalytical and chemical production processes, plants and procedures holistically, i.e. taking into account material cycles, ecological and economic factors. We apply these to products from the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, incorporating automation and digitalization.
Pharma Innovation
We develop novel therapeutics based on small molecules, peptides, recombinant proteins or cells. We cover the workflow from drug discovery and pharmacology to galenics and from cloning to formulation. We are developing new ways to create tissue models for drug testing, disease diagnostics, and next-generation therapies.
Detection and Diagnostics
We apply and further develop instrumental-analytical and bioanalytical methods and technologies. We use these in the environmental and food sector or online for process monitoring in the life sciences. With new methods in laboratory diagnostics, we contribute to safe and efficient healthcare.
Smart Materials
We create nanostructured and functional materials with specific properties. We apply these in various areas of the life sciences, from filtration to tissue culture.
Grüentalstrasse 14
8820 Wädenswil
Universities
Functional cultures help reduce additives in foods and enable the development of novel foods from byproduct streams.
Areas of focus: Cocoa bean fermentation / Sourdough and grain-based fermentations / Antimicrobial metabolites.
Campus Reidbach, Einsiedlerstrasse 34
8820 Wädenswil
Functional cultures, foods with fewer additives, new products from byproduct streams, food fermentations, sourdough, grain-based fermentations, cocoa bean fermentattion, antimicrobial metabolites.
Fermentation, Patent, Quality management, Start-ups, Side streams / by-streams
Universities
Integrative on all levels. We are devoted to patient care, research and teaching. Our research has a focus on digital health for mind and body. We address research questions from different phases of the research cycle from translational research to implementation research and conduct clinical trials and systematic reviews. We use a broad spectrum of quantitative research methods and mixed methods and involve patients in a participatory research approach.
Sonneggstrasse 6
8091 Zurich
Digital health for mind & body, mHealth intervention research, stakeholder engagement
Universities
The Robotics and Perception Group is part of the Department of Computer Science at the University of Zurich and the Department of Neuroinformatics, which is a joint institute of the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich.
Our mission is to explore the fundamental challenges of robotics and computer vision that will benefit all of humanity. Our main interest is the development of autonomous machines that can navigate using only on-board cameras and calculations, without relying on external infrastructures such as GPS or position tracking systems or off-board computers. We are primarily interested in microdrones, as they present a greater challenge and offer more research opportunities than ground robots.
Andreasstrasse 15
8050 Zürich
Robotics, computer vision, machine learning, autonomous systems, unmanned aerial systems, agile drone flight, drone racing, event-based vision, visual navigation of micro aerial vehicles, visual-intentional odometry, multi-robot systems
Universities
Tracking down ingredients: occurrence, effect and significance of ingredients for the composition of foods as well as investigation of their possible applications for cosmetics. Main focus: Aroma analysis / analysis & extraction of non-volatile food ingredients / cosmetics & personal care.
Campus Reidbach, Einsiedlerstrasse 34
8820 Wädenswil
Aroma analysis, analysis & extraction of non-volatile food ingredients, cosmetics & personal care
Analytics
Universities
The Robotic Systems Lab (RSL) develops machines and their intelligence, enabling them to operate autonomously in rough and challenging environments. With a focus on robots with arms and legs (e.g., quadrupedal robots, mobile manipulators, hybrid wheel–leg systems), the lab’s research subjects include novel actuation methods for advanced dynamic interaction, innovative designs for increased system mobility and versatility, and new control, optimization and learning algorithms for locomotion and manipulation.
Leonhardstrasse 21
8092 Zurich
Robotics, Actation, Autonomy, Control, ML
Universities
At the ICP, a team of physicists, mathematicians and engineers works on applying methods and results from basic research to problem areas in industry.
For over 20 years, the ICP has been developing multiphysics computer models on the basis of finite element methods, which can be used, for example, to simulate crowd flows at large events such as the Street Parade or research the stability of ultra-thin solar cells. Furthermore, the ICP operates a laboratory for optoelectronics (OLAB) to develop optoelectronic materials and new optical measurement methods.
Together with partners from the worlds of research and industry, the ICP works on solutions for concrete problems, such as as how coatings can be measured contact-free and how aging processes in fuel cells can be halted.
«We are the specialists in computer simulation. The close collaboration with our partners results in convincing simulation results that generate customer value.»
Technikumstrasse 71
8400 Winterthur
Universities
The RobotHub is a virtual organisation of the Zurich University of Applied Sciences that highlights initiatives on the topic of robotics across departments, coordinates projects and channels enquiries.
Department Life Sciences & Facility Management
8820 Wädenswil
Universities
42 Zurich is the first free, practice-oriented programming school in German-speaking Switzerland and part of the global 42 network. With an innovative, peer-based learning model without lecturers, it trains IT talent in programming, AI and digital future skills – regardless of prior knowledge or financial means. The offer is aimed at students who want to learn flexibly and on a project basis, as well as companies looking for access to motivated tech talent or further training opportunities for their employees. 42 Zurich is networked in the Zurich Innovation District and thus strengthens the region’s digital competitiveness. The school is supported by partners and sponsors from the business world and is part of the international 42 movement with over 50 locations.
Leutschenbachstrasse 95
8050 Zürich
Universities
IMMERSE is a flagship initiative by University of Zurich (UZH), Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), and Zurich University of Teacher Education (PHZH) – funded by DIZH – focused on the development and application of immersive technologies (Extended Reality and AI-enabled systems) in education, research, and knowledge exchange.
The project brings together multiple universities and partner institutions to explore innovative ways of teaching, learning, and collaboration in immersive environments.
Lagerstrasse 2
8090 Zürich
Universities
Future Finance Institute Switzerland is an independent Swiss academic institution focusing on exclusive digital further education for financial professionals. Its goal is maximum practical relevance and topicality, combining finance & technology. The faculties consist of an unparalleled & novel mix of seasoned lecturers who are experienced Swiss banking and insurance professionals, cutting edge technologists as well as FinTech entrepreneurs.
All FFI programs are designed in Switzerland for a global, English-speaking audience of finance professionals.
Frauentalweg 4
8045 Zurich
Education, Training, Finance, Fintech, Technology
Universities
Development, implementation and establishment of sustainable food manufacturing processes. Focuses: sustainable food value chains / improved nutritional profile.
Campus Reidbach, Einsiedlerstrasse 35
8820 Wädenswil
Sustainable food processing chains, effect of food on the environment, its composition, properties and food processes.
Alternative proteins (plant based), Circle economy, Foodwaste, Side streams / by-streams
Universities
Systematic recording of sensory characteristics of foods along the value chain and identification of corresponding consumer needs.
Campus Reidbach, Einsiedlerstrasse 34
8820 Wädenswil
Main focus: STS 0240 testing laboratory and sensory laboratory / ZHAW expert panels and consumer tests / continuing education courses and in-house training courses
Universities
Food law the application for correct labels, food hygiene incl. Maximum values for microbiological criteria, contaminants and residues, substances and additives, novel food, expert opinions, applications for approval
Scientific investigation and practical implementation in food businesses on the topics:
Strong focus on further training and R&D (especially food law evaluations and expert opinions)
Campus Reidbach, Einsiedlerstrasse 34, Gebäude RD
8820 Wädenswil
Food law the application for correct labels, food hygiene incl. Maximum values for microbiological criteria, contaminants and residues, substances and additives, novel food, expert opinions, applications for approval
Foodwaste, Quality management, Regulatory
Universities
With over 2,500 students and around 800 lecturers from the field, HWZ is the largest university with exclusively part-time degree programs in the field of business in Switzerland. It offers a wide range of courses at Bachelor’s and Master’s level as well as over 120 diploma and certificate courses, the opportunity to do a doctorate and customized company training. HWZ is institutionally accredited by the Swiss Accreditation Council.
Lagerstrasse 5
8004 Zürich
Universities
The Swiss FinTech Innovation Lab is a cross-disciplinary research program on the global phenomenon of innovation in the financial industry induced by “Financial Technology” (FinTech).
It involves researchers from banking and finance, business informatics, innovation management, strategic management, marketing, social sciences, economics, and many other disciplines. The lab`s goal is to conduct research on the topic of digitisation in the financial services industry together with participants from the whole value chain, including banks, insurers, providers, regulators, and various other organizations and associations from the FinTech ecosystem.
Hosted at the Department of Banking and Finance at the University of Zurich, the Swiss FinTech Innovation Lab cooperates with a broad international network of universities like for example ETH Zurich, University of St. Gallen, MIT, Harvard, Stanford, University of Hong Kong, Singapore Management University, and many others.
Müligässli 15
8598 Bottighofen
The Swiss FinTech Innovation Lab focuses on research, education and innovation.
Universities
At the Institute for Facility Management (IFM), we are committed to sustainable real estate, intelligent building systems, healthy workplaces and innovative service offerings.
We make successful real estate and facility management possible. Our specialists design sustainable infrastructures and processes, are committed to innovation and always keep the users in mind. In this way, we support the main activities of companies and public administrations, taking into account economic, ecological and social aspects. In the context of increasing digitalisation, we are also active in research with a focus on the needs of practice.
Grüentalstrasse 14
8820 Wädenswil
FM Digital
We deal with the development, adaptation and implementation of digital technologies and methods in real estate management. This includes, for example, virtual design, construction and operation with the corresponding technologies. Our guiding principle is: "Digital tools and methods are developed, adapted and implemented to increase the performance and quality of assets and processes".
FM in Healthcare and Active Assisted Living (AAL)
We are active at the interface of non-medical support services in healthcare institutions and outpatient care. For services in hospitals, catering and hotel businesses, we develop solutions and advise on the optimisation of work processes or the FM strategy. With AAL, we want to support life for older or impaired people with a view to independent living.
Sustainability in FM
We create solutions for owners, users and operators to help organisations achieve their sustainability goals. For example, adaptive re-use models can be used to extend the life of assets. Partners benefit from our years of experience and an excellent network, such as the Swiss Society for Sustainable Real Estate (SGNI).
Workplace Management
We examine the design and management of working environments with regard to the integration of spatial, human and organisational factors. The economically and ecologically sensible and the individually desirable should be combined, such as what effects the working environment has on the health, performance and satisfaction of the employees.
Universities
Our research focus is at the intersection of information visualisation, visual analytics, human-computer interaction, and machine learning. Our projects take a human-centred approach to data science to promote human engagement in the data analysis process with interactive visual interfaces. Our research looks at combining the strengths of humans and machines in an iterative and incremental data analysis process to address the remaining challenges of data science.
Binsmühlestrasse 14
8050 Zürich
Information Visualization, Visual Analytics, Human-Computer Interaction, Machine Learning, Data Science, User-Centered Design
Universities
The ZHAW Digital Health Lab brings together experts from the fields of biomedicine, health, technology, and business, who together create innovations for digitalisation in the healthcare sector. As a competence network, we work with our partners to develop solutions to current challenges in the healthcare sector. In doing so, we exploit the potential of our interdisciplinarity. We focus on results-oriented cooperations with our network and are valued as a competent partner.
Gertrudstrasse 15
8401 Winterthur
Universities
Detection and reduction of pathogenic bacteria in food. Focus areas: Challenge tests / bacteriophages / environmental monitoring / microbial risk assessments
Campus Reidbach, Einsiedlerstrasse 35
8820 Wädenswil
Pathogenic bacteria in food, detection and reduction of pathogenic bacteria in food, distribution germs, food safety, molecular detection methods, challenge tests, characterization of filamentous Bacillus spp.
Vertical Farming, Side streams / by-streams, Start-ups, Quality management, Personalised medicine, Food packaging, Foodwaste, Fermentation, Diagnostics, Biodiversity, Alternative proteins (plant based), Data Science, Safety and Security
Universities
Developing innovative and sustainable packaging materials and processes for high-quality and safe food. Focus areas: Innovative packaging materials / development and optimization of food packaging processes / biopackaging / shelf life simulation.
Campus Reidbach, Einsiedlerstrasse 34
8820 Wädenswil
Innovative and sustainable packaging materials, innovative and sustainable packaging processes, packaging process optimization, biopackaging.
Advanced Materials, Circle economy, Foodwaste, Food packaging, Side streams / by-streams
Universities
The Competence Centre for Rehabilitation Engineering and Science (RESC) at ETH Zurich is a nexus of expertise from academia, hospitals, industry, government, healthcare, and disability organisations. We establish a holistic rehabilitation approach to better meet the needs of patients and people with physical disabilities by facilitating research and transfer, fostering an interdisciplinary network, and raising awareness along the continuum-of-care.
Gloriastrasse 37/39
8006 Zürich
Universities
At the Institute for Computational Life Sciences (ICLS), we see ourselves as mediators between basic research and practical applications in business and society.
We create solutions in the field of Data Science and Computation for the Life Sciences. In the field of bioinformatics, we operate at the interface of biology, medicine and computer science. With cognitive computing, we offer new solutions in the life sciences based on the fundamental understanding of man and machine as an overall learning system. However, we also research and work on digital transformation in “Computational Health” and “Digital Labs & Processes” – always with a focus on the benefits for people and organizations.
Grüentalstrasse 14
8820 Wädenswil
Bioinformatics, Cognitive Computing for Life Sciences, Computational Health, Digital Labs & Production
Universities
The BRIDGE Lab is a structural vessel funded by the University of Zurich under the umbrella of the Digitalisation Initiative of the Zurich Higher Education Institutions (DIZH). The lab offers a collaborative platform to promote research and innovation across sectors and cultures. In particular, it connects universities with industries, governments, and organisations around the conditions of successful implementation of digital innovations in Switzerland and beyond. In doing so, we strive to smoothen the path to prepare the society towards better acceptance of, and adaptation to, emerging technologies of high public interest as well as its related services and infrastructure. More info can be found on the project website and LinkedIn.
Rämistrasse 69
8001 Zurich
Universities
The LOOP Zurich is a medical centre for translational research and precision medicine. It focuses on new approaches, better diagnostics, and novel therapies for the benefit of patients and society. The goal is the efficient transfer of scientific findings into medical application for personalised healthcare.
The six founding institutions of The LOOP Zurich are the University of Zurich (UZH), the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH), and the following university hospitals: Zurich University Hospital (USZ), Zurich University Children’s Hospital (KiSpi), Balgrist University Hospital, and Zurich Psychiatric University Hospital (PUK).
Moussonstrasse 15
8044 Zürich
Clinical research; biomedical informatics; precision oncology; precision neurorehabilitation; COVID-19 research
Universities
The Center for Sustainable Future Mobility (CSFM) will serve societal needs by addressing the grand challenges of the transport sector. The mission of the center is to deliver research-based contributions to the design and implementation of sustainable transport systems which will be safe, reliable, fast, socially desirable, environmentally friendly, and cost efficient.
Universitätstrasse 41
8092 Zurich
Interdisciplinary research on sustainable future mobility
Universities
UZH.ai brings together AI research across all faculties of the University of Zurich, uniting technical excellence with deep expertise in medicine, the life sciences, humanities, social sciences, and law. Our strength lies in developing and studying AI systems in real-world contexts, with a strong focus on trustworthy, ethical, and socially embedded AI.
Plattenstrasse 32
8032 Zurich
Universities
The aim of the Digitization Initiative (DIZH) is to promote cooperation between Zurich’s universities in the field of digitization and thus strengthen Zurich as a location for research and business. The University of Zurich (UZH), the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) and the Zurich University of Teacher Education (PHZH) are systematically networking in DIZH to specifically drive research and innovation in topics related to digitization using interdisciplinary approaches.
Rämistrasse 69
8001 Zürich
Universities
Application-oriented research and development in the interdisciplinary field of mechatronics and automation.
Fields of expertise: Industrial Automation, Life Sciences, Robotics, Smart Farming, Medical Engineering
Oberseestrasse 10
8640 Rapperswil
Universities
Digitization has technical (“Can we do that?”) and economic (“Do we want that?”), but also ethical (“Should we?”) and legal (“May we?”) aspects. Of course, this also applies to innovations in the financial sector. Economists, technicians and lawyers are therefore needed to assess these. These must talk to each other, but above all understand each other and think together.
Peter Merian-Strasse 86
4052 Basel
Open Finance
Artificial Intelligence
Payment systems
Tokenization
Data Thinking
Universities
The Center for Augmented Computational Design in Architecture, Engineering and Construction, more commonly referred to as ‘Design++’, aims to develop digitally augmented design tools and computational processes that will enable experts to simultaneously increase construction productivity, improve the quality of the built environment, and substantially reduce the ecological impact within Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC). Design++ integrates artificial intelligence (AI), with a focus on machine learning (ML) and extended reality (XR) for design and engineering as they hold great promise to revolutionise design processes in the AEC industry.
Wolfgang-Pauli-Strasse 27, HIT F23.1
8093 Zurich
Architecture, Engineering, Construction, computational design, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), extended reality (XR), virtual reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), mixed reality (MR)
Virtual Reality, Machine Learning, Lidar, Data Science, Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Universities
An interdisciplinary team led by Prof. Michael Krauthammer that is affiliated with the University Hospital of Zurich and the Department of Quantitative Biomedicine at the University of Zurich. We are working on biomedical informatics projects and machine learning research in healthcare.
Schmelzbergstrasse 26
8006 Zurich
Biomedical informatics, meachine learning, bioinformatics, translational research
Universities
The Student Project House is a creative think- and makerspace that is open to all ETH students. With this initiative, ETH Zurich has created an open platform for the exchange of ideas between students from all disciplines. The platform offers students support in implementing their own project ideas. The projects can be in all areas, from FoodTech to AI and social innovation. In 2025, 616 projects were supported by ETH students.
Clausiusstrasse 16
8006 Zürich
Universities
Operating Room X (OR-X) is an open-access center for surgical research and continuing education. As a center for surgical innovation and part of the SERI Roadmap for Research Infrastructures, it provides a realistic environment for developing, validating, and disseminating new procedures and technologies under clinically relevant conditions.
Covering an area of 1,185 m², the OR-X facility includes a fully equipped operating room and a dedicated skills lab with a total of seven workstations. This creates an environment that realistically simulates clinical practice and provides controlled and reproducible conditions for all surgical disciplines.
By combining research and continuing education within a shared infrastructure, OR-X accelerates the translation of new developments into clinical practice. As a platform, it brings together medical professionals, researchers, medtech companies, and medical institutions, thereby contributing to the future of surgery through collaboration.
Forchstrasse 340
8008 Zürich
Universities
The Wyss Zurich Translational Center – or Wyss Zurich for short – is a joint accelerator of the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich), established through a generous donation by Swiss entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr. h.c. mult. Hansjörg Wyss. It was founded to promote translational research focused on the development of treatment protocols and clinical therapies as well as novel technologies and intelligent systems in the emerging fields of regenerative medicine, robotics and their hybrid technologies. Wyss Zurich brings together world-leading experts from both institutions in multidisciplinary teams that combine their knowledge and experience. For more information, please visit www.wysszurich.ch.
Weinbergstrasse 35, WEH, ETH Zurich / University of Zurich
8092 Zurich
Funding for personnel expenses & translational R&D; Funding for early-phase clinical trials; Access to technology platforms & infrastructure; Coaching / matching with business experts
Universities
The Z-Kubator, as part of the Zurich Centre for Creative Economies (ZCCE), promotes the development of independent artists, cultural producers and designers at Zurich University of the Arts by mixing aesthetic ideas with entrepreneurial practices.
Toni-Areal, Pfingstweidstr. 96
8005 Zürich
Incubation of artistic careers and creative startups, transdisciplinary collaborations in the context of impact-oriented innovation and entrepreneurship
Universities
At the Institute of Natural Resource Sciences (IUNR), we are committed to the sustainable use of natural resources and the preservation of an intact environment.
Our research is oriented towards the interfaces between society, environment and technology. For us, society is the linchpin for issues relating to the environment and sustainability. We regard the environment as a habitat, a field of action and a mirror of society. For us, technology is an instrument of people and an important factor influencing the environment. We inspire and empower sustainable use of natural resources, teach and research with commitment – networked, digital, implementation-oriented – and provide answers to global challenges.
Grüentalstrasse 14
8820 Wädenswil
Sustainability transformation, biodiversity and ecosystems, agroecology and food systems, closed-loop and energy systems, climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Universities
The Institute for Sustainable Development (INE) looks at technological, economic and social changes and their complex interactions from a sustainable perspective. In applied research, we identify future requirements for technologies and their sustainable linkage in systems. We focus on the topics of “Sustainable Energy Systems”, “Sustainable Supply Chain and Mobility” and “Risk Management and Technology Assessment”.
Technoparkstrasse 2
8401 Winterthur
Transformation of socio-technical systems
Sustainable energy systems, energy efficiency
Smart Cities and Regions
Individual behaviour, real laboratories
Sustainable value chains
Sustainable Mobility
Technology/Risk Assessment
Resilience Engineering
Universities
The Data Science for Sciences team researches at the frontier of machine learning, computer vision, and remote sensing to solve scientific questions in the environmental and earth sciences. Our goal is to develop original, data-driven methods to automatically analyse environmental data at very large scales. We work closely with our colleagues in ecology to jointly find new ways to protect our environment on a global scale using artificial intelligence. Scientific projects include global mapping of vegetation parameters such as tree canopy height and carbon stock with very high spatial and temporal resolution, monitoring agricultural land, predicting water levels in flooding scenarios or setting up a rapid alert system to detect forest degradation. On the technical side, we are investigating exciting topics such as quantifying uncertainties in deep learning, explainable artificial intelligence, graphical neural networks, and time series analysis with transformers. We believe that interdisciplinary research is the key to scientific breakthroughs and we always strive to put our research into practice by collaborating with NGOs, companies, and public administration.
Winterthurerstrasse 190
8057 Zürich
Geospatial Computer Vision, Large-Scale Machine Learning applied to Ecology, Remote Sensing, Deep Convolutional Neural Networks, Photogrammetry
Universities
Computer science is driving digitalization and is having a major impact on the future of our information society. The Institute of Information Technology (InIT) stands for research and development in a wide range of areas of information technology and develops practical solutions for challenging problems in cooperation with company and university partners. With around 90 employees from various departments and our modern research infrastructure, we have been your flexible and efficient partner since 2005.
Obere Kirchgasse 2
8401 Winterthur
The InIT is divided into five research groups that deal with current topics in computer science: Distributed Systems, Human-Centered Computing, Information Security, Intelligent Information Systems, Software Engineering
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Computing, Data Science, Deep Learning, Internet-of-Things (IoT), Machine Learning, Networking, Neural Networks, Robotics
Universities
In the large topic area of “Food”, one of the questions that concerns us is how – in view of the limited resources of our planet – we can succeed in feeding future generations in a sustainable and regenerative way. At the new “Future of Food” campus in Wädenswil near Zurich, we are committed to a future in which sustainable, enjoyable and healthy nutrition is possible for everyone. “Regenerative Food for Planetary Health”. Our holistic approach “We understand food” guides our institute. We observe all developments in society, the economy, technology and nature that are relevant to food. Our teaching, research, training and services focus on “managing the making of better food and beverages” – in close cooperation with companies, institutions and authorities. The institute’s focus is thus on the application-oriented control and optimization of manufacturing processes. The aim is to provide products and solutions that optimally satisfy people’s nutritional needs. Our mission is “better” food and beverages that are enjoyable, healthy, safe and sustainable from raw material to consumer. Researchers, employees and students work together with us on solutions to meet the challenges of climate change, the growing world population and the limited natural resources of our planet.
Einsiedlerstrasse 35 / RD 03.01, Postfach
8820 Wädenswil
Food Processing
Food Technology
Food Biotechnology
Food packaging
Food Process Development
Food Chemistry
Food Microbiology
Sensors
Food law
Universities
At the Institute for Design Research, theory and practice, basic research and applied research, production and reflection are combined and driven forward. In the overarching topic clusters “Health Design”, “Global Design” and “Ecology & Sustainability Design”, designers and scientists work together with practice partners to research relevant issues in interdisciplinary settings.
Pfingstweidstrasse 69
8038 Zurich
Universities
The “Institute of Neuroinformatics” (INI) was founded at the end of 1995 at the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich. The Institute’s mission is to explore the key principles by which brains function and to implement them in artificial systems that interact intelligently with the real world.
Winterthurerstrasse 190, Institute Of Neuroinformatics, University Of Zurich And Eth Zurich
8057 Zurich
Universities
As a leading national institution for applied research and development in mechatronics, the Institute of Mechatronic Systems (IMS) specialises in innovative projects at the interface of mechanics, electronics and information technology. The concentrated know-how of over 50 employees from a wide range of disciplines and a modern research infrastructure make us your flexible and efficient partner for the realisation of your projects in research and development.
Technikumstrasse 5
8401 Winterthur
Mechatronics, robotics, control engineering, power electronics, drive technology, Industry 4.0 / 5.0, digitalisation in industry, AI in robotics, human-robot collaboration, systems engineering, medical technology, 3D printing
Universities
The ZHAW Centre for Artificial Intelligence (CAI) is a center for excellence in applied AI research and application. Our mission is to advance human-centered and trustworthy AI research in Switzerland, providing students with career opportunities in the AI sector, attracting young talent and tackling the grand challenges of our time through the innovative use of AI. We believe in the power of interdisciplinary collaboration and dialog with the research community, with our students and with our industry partners. The CAI focuses on machine learning and deep learning in the following areas: Computer vision, perception and cognition (this includes pattern recognition, machine perception and neuromorphic engineering); natural language processing (i.e. dialog systems, text analytics and spoken language technologies); autonomous learning systems (reinforcement learning, multi-agent systems and physical AI); trustworthy AI (explainable AI, robust deep learning, AI & society); and AI engineering (MLOps, data-centric AI and continuous learning)
Technikumstrasse 71
8401 Winterthur
The CAI focuses on machine learning and deep learning in the following areas: Computer vision, perception and cognition (including pattern recognition, machine perception and neuromorphic engineering); natural language processing (i.e. dialog systems, text analytics and spoken language technologies); autonomous learning systems (reinforcement learning, multi-agent systems and embodied AI); trustworthy AI (explainable AI, robust deep learning, AI & society); and AI engineering (MLOps, data-centric AI and continuous learning)
Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Autonomous Systems, Data Science, Deep Learning, Diagnostics, Digital processes and transformation, Industry 4.0, Machine Learning, Neural Networks, Networking, Robotics, Start-ups, Imaging, Machine Technology, Personalised medicine, Telemedicine, SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping)
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The ZHAW Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship conducts research, teaches, and provides consulting services in the key areas of business innovation, innovation systems, and entrepreneurship.
As a research and working partner, we support companies and other stakeholders in economic systems in the development of entrepreneurial initiatives, as well as in the analysis, design, and management of innovation processes and cross-stakeholder innovation networks.
Our formula for success: the thorough integration of innovation and technology management with entrepreneurship, as well as their close interconnection with research and practice,
Theaterstrasse 17
8400 Winterthur
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As one of the leading technical education and research institutions in Switzerland, the School of Engineering focuses on topics relevant to the future. 14 institutes and centers guarantee high-quality education, research and development with a focus on the areas of energy, mobility, information and health.
Technikumstrasse 9
8401 Winterthur
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ZHAW entrepreneurship is the strategic initiative of the ZHAW that promotes entrepreneurship and innovation in teaching and practice. As an Entrepreneurial University, we not only implement entrepreneurship in theory, but also create scope for innovative ideas. We support students, employees and founders in transforming their ideas into marketable innovations. ZHAW entrepreneurship makes entrepreneurship an integral part of the university – practical, interdisciplinary and impact-oriented. Through targeted programs, networks and partnerships with industry, we create an ecosystem that brings entrepreneurship to life and provides sustainable economic impetus.
Getrudstrasse 15
8400 Winterthur
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The Swiss Data Science Center (SDSC) is a strategic focus area of the ETH domain, with EPFL and ETH Zurich as founding partners, developing into a National Research Infrastructure in 2025. Its mission is to support academic labs, hospitals, industry and public sector stakeholders, including cantonal and federal administrations, through their entire data science journey, from the collection and management of data to machine learning, AI, and industrialization. With a large multidisciplinary team of professionals across three locations (Lausanne, Zurich, Villigen), the SDSC provides expertise and services to various domains, such as health and biomedical sciences, energy and sustainability, climate and environment, and large-scale scientific infrastructures.
Wasserwerkstrasse 10
8092 Zürich
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Materials and technologies for a sustainable future.
Empa is the ETH Domain’s interdisciplinary research institute for materials science and technology development. As a bridge between research and practical application, it develops innovative solutions for the priority challenges of industry and society in the areas of nanostructured, “smart” materials and surfaces, “advanced manufacturing”, environmental, energy and sustainable building technologies as well as personalised medicine and medtech applications. By transforming research results into marketable innovations thanks to efficient technology transfer together with industrial partners, Empa makes a significant contribution to enhance the innovative strength and international competitiveness of the Swiss economy, true to its motto: “Empa – The Place where Innovation Starts”. Careful use of our natural resources and thinking in terms of closed cycles are central to Empa’s work.
Überlandstrasse 129
8600 Dübendorf
Materials research; technology development; advanced manufacturing; energy, construction and building technologies; resource efficiency; Net Zero; Medtech; technology transfer; industrial cooperation
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ETH Zurich’s Feasibility Lab accelerates innovation processes by helping companies and students to test disruptive ideas quickly and in a structured manner.
Embedded within the Vice-Presidency for Knowledge Transfer and Economic Relations (VPWW), the Lab provides the structural and content-related framework for programs at the interface of science and application.
The focus is on the annual Exploration Program (October to March), which acts as the heart of the lab: Here, interdisciplinary student teams work together with industry partners to validate early innovation projects.
The program creates an explorative environment in which new technologies are tested, further developed through targeted prototyping and validated at an early stage with the help of lean de-risking – the ETH approach to structured risk reduction in early innovation phases.
The Feasibility Lab accompanies this process with intensive support, coaching, workshops and methodological know-how – and thus creates a learning environment in which entrepreneurial thinking and technological excellence come together.
Wangenstrasse 72
8006 Dübendorf
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Excellence in entrepreneurship at ETH Zurich is driven by world-class research and education. It gives rise to groundbreaking new ventures that consolidate Switzerland’s technological leadership. Are you an aspiring entrepreneur seeking to find solutions to global challenges and create a better future for humanity. Or are you just interested in the entrepreneurial ecosystem at ETH Zurich? Browse our websites to find out more or reach out to the Entrepreneurship group, if you have any questions.
Weinbergstrasse 11
8092 Zürich
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feminno offers all female scientists (from life sciences, natural sciences, medicine, health, psychology and tech) the opportunity to bridge research from an academic perspective with innovation, entrepreneurship and industry. Open to researchers of all Swiss Universities, the ETH domain and the Universities of Applied Sciences.
Tannenstrasse 3, c/o ETH Zurich, CLA E 32.2
8092 Zürich
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