Education

Ireland: The 9th largest investor in the USA

Irish companies employ nearly as many people in the USA, as American companies employ in Ireland Ireland is known for punching above its weight, and its contribution to the American economy is no exception. Irish entities have a vast footprint in the USA, with nearly 900 indigenous Irish companies working across all 50 states. These…
Dornan Engineering: Celebrating the Past, Looking Towards the Future

Experienced engineering company takes Irish engineering continent-wide Dornan Engineering, which celebrates its 55th anniversary in 2021, has long been a part of Ireland’s engineering industry. Over the past 10 years, the Cork-based company has spread its wings by working on projects for multinational companies across Europe. Micheál O’Connor, Dornan’s Managing Director, said, “Ireland’s engineering skill…
Limerick: A Hotspot for Irish Innovation

Ireland’s third-largest city continues to boost its appeal through its “Limerick 2030” strategy The city of Limerick has a reputation of being Ireland’s innovation capital – a reputation that will not be changing any time soon. Chief Executive of Limerick City and County Council, Dr. Pat Daly, and other local private sector executives spoke about…
Irish Academia: A Collaborative Approach to Innovation

Ireland’s world-class higher education sector, in collaboration with industry and research focused institutions, bolsters Ireland’s research and development (R&D) ecosystem and fosters innovation across the country Ireland is an innovation powerhouse. The country has become a science and technology global leader driven by a higher education sector prioritizing research and development (R&D). The small yet…
The Inclusive University with Innovation & Entrepreneurship in its DNA

Munster Technological University (MTU) was created on January 1st, 2021. MTU, which consists of six campuses across Cork and Kerry with a student body of more than 18,000, is a center of excellence in education, research and engagement for career-focused learners seeking enterprise and community-ready qualifications and experiences Ireland is one of the most diverse…
University College Dublin: Shaping The Future Through Research and Innovation

University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland’s global university and a leading European research-intensive university, was established over 160-years ago Internationally focused and forward-looking, UCD recently launched ‘Shaping the Future’, a new research and innovation strategy. This strategy sets out its ambitious plans to build on its success to date and grow the excellence and impact that…
Ireland’s Global Leader on the Edge of the Atlantic

In the south-west of Ireland, a university is driving the growth of a region that has become increasingly attractive for international study and foreign direct investment Cork is Ireland’s second-largest city, located in the southwest of Ireland in what is considered one of the most beautiful regions of the country. This is a spectacular part…
TU Dublin’s New Campus Transforms Downtown

Ireland’s First Technological University Breaks National Records With Infrastructure Development Project Though it was officially established on January 1, 2019, Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) is not a newcomer to Ireland’s educational landscape. Its history goes back to the Dublin School of Technology, a pioneering post-secondary institution established more than 130 years ago. Recently, TU…
Dublin’s Silicon Docks

Europe’s “Silicon Valley” has embraced a high concentration of tech startups and mega multinationals Dublin continues to attract tech multinationals into the country, allowing for the corporations to penetrate European markets efficiently. Over the years, the IDA has successfully attracted a record breaking amount of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). The Information Communications Technology (ICT) sector alone employs 37,000…
Innovative Swiss Medtech Solutions Reduce Complications

Just two decades ago patients undergoing medical procedures would face a long recovery period fraught with potential complications, associated pain, and a lengthy hospital stay. The medtech industry emerged from the union of medicine and technology and is a driving force of change and innovation. Healthcare has drastically transformed and evolved since the turn of…
Developing a Holistic Approach to Healthcare Through Oral Care

In the 18th century, before modern dentistry, the population relied on a local blacksmith or barber for teeth extraction. Since then, the field drastically evolved, and in no small part thanks to Zurich University, which was the first state institution in the world to offer a doctoral degree in dental medicine. Switzerland continues to contribute…
Life Science Cluster Expands Biotech Hub

The Swiss capitalize on cross-border research to innovate The pharmaceutical sector is the country’s largest industry, representing 40 percent of exports. Exceptional leadership in research and development, combined with a robust education system, have derived impressive results. Switzerland attracts high-level talent, capital and partnerships from around the world. It has first-class technology, innovation park infrastructure,…
Switzerland – a Nation of Inventors and Innovators

Switzerland Innovation Parks ensure the country remains the most innovative in the world For the last ten years, the World Intellectual Property Organization ranked Switzerland in the coveted top spot as the world’s most innovative country on their Global Innovation Index. Switzerland remains the country of inventors and innovators, with a record number of patent…
Science-Based Innovation: Increasing the Competitiveness of Swiss SMEs and Start-ups

Tackling global challenges requiring a multi-disciplinary solution Switzerland is strengthening its approach to tackle some of the world’s greatest challenges with innovation, and in its pursuits the Swiss government builds on Innosuisse. Initiatives by companies like Quantum Integrity (helping to detect fake photos and videos quickly with its software), ClearSpace (tackling failed satellites and the…
A Look Inside the World’s Most Innovative Economy

The World Intellectual Property Organization analyzed 131 economies, and for the last ten years, Switzerland has ranked as the world’s most innovative country. The nation specializes in offering innovative solutions to complex global challenges, and has a unique ecosystem for business and investment opportunities. International corporations value Switzerland as an efficient, stable and productive location…
How a Swiss AI Lab is helping to solve a global challenge

A Viewpoint from Prof Dr Andrea Emilio Rizzoli from Istituto Dalle Molle di studi sull’intelligenza artificiale (IDSIA) USI-SUPSI How do you assess Switzerland’s higher education system? In the past years, Switzerland has consistently been ranked as one of the most innovative countries in the world. There are various reasons why this small country, nestled in…
Neuchâtel: Home to the World’s Most Innovative Nanotechnologies

The Canton of Neuchâtel develops revolutionary microtechnology, microelectronics, photovoltaic and system engineering technologies Nestled within the Greater Geneva Berne Area lies the Canton Neuchâtel, a canton which makes up 2% of the Swiss population, yet generates 20% of Switzerland’s commercial surplus. Per capita it has grown to become the second-biggest exporter and the second-largest holder…
Davos: More than just the World Economic Forum

The world’s attention descends on the small Swiss touristic ski town of Davos in the Canton of Grisons as business leaders, politicians and investors arrive. They gear up to discuss stakeholder capitalism at the Forum’s 50th anniversary. Panelists will assess global economic issues and debate solutions to some of the world’s most pressing social challenges.…
Knowledge Generates Value

Knowledge generates value, and it is the key to solving societal problems and overcoming global challenges. It is one of the most important resources in our society, and it will become even more important in the future. In everything that it does, the University of Bern feels its obligation to bring about benefits for science,…
Swiss Hospitality: Fueling the Future Needs of the Industry

The rise in global consumer purchasing power, coupled with developments in digital innovation, has surged an unprecedented growth in the tourism and hospitality sectors in recent years. However with this expansion, comes new challenges, and one of today’s most pressing challenges to the industry is finding and employing qualified individuals to lead companies, and the…
EHL Group: The Global Hospitality Powerhouse

As it celebrates its 126th anniversary, the world’s top hospitality management education group enjoys a unique heritage that enriches its programs, its partnerships and energizes the future careers of its graduates. From its professional training school in the Swiss Alps, just a stone’s throw away from Davos, to its university programs in Lausanne (Switzerland), EHL…
Switzerland is a Global Innovation and Technology Leader

Interview: Simone Wyss Fedele, CEO, Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE) An increasing number of American technology companies are setting up offices in Switzerland including well-known giants such as Google, Microsoft, eBay and Biogen. Simone Wyss Fedele, CEO of Switzerland’s official trade and investment promotion organization, explains why. What are the strengths of Switzerland as business…
Boosting the Attractiveness of Grisons as a Base for Global Operations

Interview: Marcus Caduff, Head of the Department for Economic and Social Affairs, Canton of Grisons How do you assess the competitiveness Grisons as a base for global operations? We host the annual meeting of the WEF in Davos, and are famous for tourism in several hotspots such as St. Moritz, Laax oder Arosa-Lenzerheide. In business,…
Switzerland Innovation, Connecting Great Minds

From proton therapy for deep-seated tumor irradiation, to minimally invasive robot-assisted computer-guided laser osteotome, and innovative cancer immunotherapy research, Switzerland Innovation is facilitating world-class collaborations for companies, startups and universities to come together under one roof and find innovative solutions to some of the world’s greatest challenges. Switzerland Innovation is the epicenter of merging talent,…