Consulate of Switzerland, Swissnex in Japan

#JOBALERT: 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 & 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 🚀🤖⚛️ 👀 Exciting Dream Job Opportunity🇨🇭🇯🇵! – Swissnex in Japan seeks a 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 & 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿. 🌟As rock star manager of the Startup & Innovation team, you’ll spearhead events 🎉, research trends 🔍 & drive Swiss-Japanese relationships 🤝 in innovation and high-tech fields such as #AI, #robotics, #quantum, #spacetech or #lifesciences. Join us at Swissnex in Japan now and be also part of Expo 2025 Osaka! 🇯🇵 👉 Check the job description and apply here 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟭: https://lnkd.in/gbGQJN82 Not looking for a new position yourself, but know someone with a startup mindset who might be interested? Please share this post with people in your network! #Swissnex #Hiring #JobOffer #JoinOurTeam #Jobs #JobCall #OpenPosition #Team #Jobopportunity #SwissnexJobs #JobinJapan #ArtificialIntelligence #DeepTech #Join2025 #Expo2025 Swissnex Roman Kern Tatiana Benavides Damm Embassy of Switzerland in Japan Swiss Business Hub Japan Science & Technology Office Tokyo Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (SCCIJ) Swiss-Japanese Chamber of Commerce - SJCC Swiss-Japanese Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals - SJCC YP Dr. Frank Floessel Minako Hirata (she/her) Masaru Nagura ETH Zürich | Space Nanja Strecker Cyril Kubr Vanessa Wood Fabian Stiefvater Innosuisse Jordi Montserrat Beat Schillig Stefan Steiner Venturelab Follow the Consulate of Switzerland, Swissnex in Japan🇨🇭🇯🇵 #AddingValue | #Education | #Research | #Innovation | #Startups🚀 | #VitalitySwiss

#RANKING: 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲’𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗧𝗛 𝗭𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵🥇🇨🇭 💥Perfect score! – ETH Zürich has been ranked the best university in Europe in the QS World University Rankings: 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, scoring a perfect 100! 💯 🏆 This incredible achievement highlights Switzerland's commitment to academic excellence, groundbreaking research, and sustainability. With perfect scores in academic reputation and international faculty, and a near-perfect score in sustainability, ETH Zurich is setting new standards in higher education. 🌍 But the success doesn't stop there. Switzerland shines bright with another star in the top ten – EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne, securing 10th place. In total, seven Swiss universities made it into the top 101, showcasing the country's prowess in education, research and innovation: University of Zurich (#36), Université de Genève (#53), University of Bern (#84), and Université de Lausanne (#101). 💡 Switzerland is not just home to world-class universities but is also a global leader in research, knowledge, and innovation. The seamless collaboration between academic institutions and the private sector, along with access to top-tier talent, solidifies its position as a premier innovation hub. 🚀 Whether you're a student, researcher, or industry professional, the opportunities here are boundless. Let's celebrate this milestone and continue to push the boundaries of what's possible. 🔍 Want to dive deeper? Learn more about the latest QS ranking here: https://lnkd.in/gGxSAxDf Contact our Head of Academic Relations, Minami Kotani, to learn more about Swiss Higher Education: 📧minami.kotani@swissnex.org, or meet us at the 𝗝𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗢 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗔𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 at Akasaka Intercity Conference Center in Tokyo on July 27. Detail & registration >>> https://lnkd.in/g4RjPFDp 📸 Image: ETH Zurich / Josef Kuster #HigherEducation #SwissInnovation #QSWorldUniversityRankings #Europe #Switzerland #WhySwitzerland #AcademicExcellence #Sustainability #Research #Talent ETH Alumni Association #留学 #海外留学 #スイス #教育 #外国語 #文化交流 #旅行 #成長 #経験 #若者 #就職 Follow the Consulate of Switzerland, Swissnex in Japan🇨🇭🇯🇵 #AddingValue | #Education | #Research | #Innovation | #Startups🚀 | #VitalitySwiss

#SPORTS: 𝗞𝗼𝗯𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 🏃♂️🏃♀️ Join the challenge! – Exciting news for all running enthusiasts! The Kobe Marathon 2024 is officially set for Sunday, November 17, 2024. 🗓️ With only 4 months left, it’s time to lace up your running shoes and start preparing for this incredible event. Discover the scenic routes of #Kobe and #Hyogo Prefecture, offering a unique marathon experience that combines endurance with enjoyment. 🌍✨ 🌟 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 Date: November 17, 2024 (Sunday) Wave 1 start at 9:00 a.m. / Wave 2 start at 9:15 a.m. / Finish at 4:00 p.m. 🚨 Registration deadline for international participants: August 19, 2024 (Monday) Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gCWf6CA7 🗺️ 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 Start: Kobe City Hall Turning point: West side of Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge (Nishi-Maiko, Tarumi Ward) Finish: Port Island (near Shimin Hiroba) 📩 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 Contact JTB Sports Station at jtbss@jtb.com or call +81(0)6-6210-5620 during business hours. For global inquiries, contact RUNNET GLOBAL at inquiry_en@runners.co.jp. Don’t miss your chance to participate! 👉 Find more: https://lnkd.in/geGJf5tQ #KobeMarathon2024 #MarathonChallengeCup #AbbottWorldMarathonMajors #RunningCommunity #JoinTheChallenge #Sustainability #Athletics #KobeCity #HyogoPrefecture City of Kobe Follow the Consulate of Switzerland, Swissnex in Japan🇨🇭🇯🇵 #AddingValue | #Education | #Research | #Innovation | #Startups🚀 | #VitalitySwiss

#EXPO2025: 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 🫧🇨🇭 🌿 Lightness, a core concept! –  At Expo 2025 Osaka, the Swiss Pavilion will stand out with its innovative design by Manuel Herz Architects and scenography by BELLPRAT PARTNER. The Swiss pavilion will unfold as a cluster of spheres, beautifully engulfed by plants, embodying #Switzerland’s commitment to intertwining nature and innovation. Designed with #sustainability in mind, the pavilion will have the smallest ecological footprint of any Swiss pavilion to date. It features a recyclable #ETFE shell, and a structure covered by locally grown plants, removing #CO2 from the atmosphere. Visitors will experience a journey through Swiss innovation, with opportunities to co-create and explore future societal concepts. The pavilion also includes a rooftop bar with stunning views of Osaka Bay. The Consulate of Switzerland, Swissnex in Japan team can’t wait to see this blend of low-carbon design, natural beauty, and cutting-edge innovation come to life! 🌱✨ 👉 Find more: https://lnkd.in/g9CG65mq 🖼 Renderings: Presence Switzerland #SwissPavilion #News #TeamExpo #Expo #Osaka #Construction #GlobalUnity #GlobalEvent #TechTrends #Swisstech #WhySwitzerland #SwissInnovation #Technology #Future #SustainableDesign #Architecture #OsakaExpo2025 #CarbonNeutral #NetZero Embassy of Switzerland in Japan Swissnex Swiss Business Hub Japan Science & Technology Office Tokyo Follow the Consulate of Switzerland, Swissnex in Japan🇨🇭🇯🇵 #AddingValue | #Education | #Research | #Innovation | #Startups🚀 | #VitalitySwiss

#EVENT: 𝗝𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗢 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗔𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿🇨🇭🇯🇵 JASSO海外留学フェア2024が目前に迫ってきました！The JASSO Study Abroad Fair 2024 is just around the corner! ***English follows*** 📅 開催日: 2024年7月27日（土) 🕰 時間：12:00 - 17:30｜特別セミナー： 16:20～「スイスでの留学と生活について」（日本語） 📍会場： 東京都港区赤坂1-8-1 赤坂インターシティ カンファレンスセンター（東京メトロ溜池山王駅14番出口直結） イベントウェブページ：https://lnkd.in/g4RjPFDp 事前登録が必要です：https://lnkd.in/g-_8kHSc 留学に関するあらゆる質問について、無料で個別相談できる、またとないチャンスです。 在日スイス大使館・科学技術部、在大阪スイス領事館／スイスネックス・ジャパンがスイスブース🇨🇭でお待ちしています。 皆様ぜひお越しください！ *** 📅 Date: Saturday, July 27, 2024 🕰 Time: 12:00 – 17:30 | Special Seminar: “Studying and Living in Switzerland” at 16:20 (in Japanese) 📍 Location: Akasaka Intercity conference center 1-8-1, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo (Directly connected to exit 14 of Tameike-Sanno Station) Event webpage: https://lnkd.in/g4RjPFDp Registration required: https://lnkd.in/g-_8kHSc This is a unique opportunity for free, personalized consultation on all questions related to study abroad. The Science & Technology Office Tokyo and the Consulate of Switzerland, Swissnex in Japan will be waiting for you at the #Swiss🇨🇭 booth. We look forward to seeing you there! Embassy of Switzerland in Japan #留学 #海外留学 #スイス #教育 #外国語 #文化交流 #旅行 #成長 #経験 #若者 #就職 #WhySwitzerland #Switzerland #Japan JAPAN STUDENT SERVICES ORGANIZATION JASSO Tokyo Japanese Language Education Center Follow the Consulate of Switzerland, Swissnex in Japan🇨🇭🇯🇵 #AddingValue | #Education | #Research | #Innovation | #Startups🚀 | #VitalitySwiss

#VISIT: 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 🏫 Insightful! – We had the privilege of visiting the Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), where Swiss Consul Dr. Felix Moesner and Minami Kotani, Head of Academic Relations, met with President Kazuhiro Shiozaki. This courtesy visit allowed us to introduce the Consulate of Switzerland, Swissnex in Japan and discuss various topics and opportunities openly. #NAIST is a prestigious Japanese national university, founded in 1991 and located in Kansai Science City, nestled between #Nara, #Osaka, and #Kyoto. The university is known for its interdisciplinary programs in Information Science and Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Biological Science, Data Science, and Digital Green Innovation. With around 1,000 students (25% of whom are #international) and 200 faculty members, NAIST enjoys a favorable 5:1 student-to-faculty ratio. The university collaborates closely with various companies in Keihannna City, such as Daikin, OMRON, and Nidec Conversion, and is dedicated to cutting-edge research. NAIST's state-of-the-art facilities and global environment support its world-class education and research efforts. Find more >>> https://www.naist.jp/en/ After our courtesy call, we visited the Ubiquitous Computing Systems Laboratory (NAIST-UBI), led by Professor Keiichi Yasumoto. Stephan Haller from Berner Fachhochschule BFH is currently undertaking a sabbatical program here. This laboratory focuses on developing innovative technologies for smart and connected environments, including smart homes, smart cities, car-sharing systems, and ubiquitous computing applications. The lab’s digital library showcases its research projects and achievements, reflecting its commitment to advancing the field of ubiquitous computing. Students and researchers here work on practical applications to enhance everyday life through #technology. Find more >>> https://lnkd.in/gjk9NwAq We are very grateful for the warm welcome and look forward to many follow-ups on #academic relations with Swiss #universities🇨🇭, research institutes, and Swissnex! 👉 Learn more about how we foster international exchange between Japan and Switzerland >>> https://lnkd.in/gdzQzHNE #InformationScience #Engineering #MaterialsScience #Biology #DataScience #Digital #GreenInnovation #SmartHomes #SmartCities #CarSharing #UbiquitousComputing #AcademicRelations #GlobalPerspective #Expo2025 Follow the Consulate of Switzerland, Swissnex in Japan🇨🇭🇯🇵 #AddingValue | #Education | #Research | #Innovation | #Startups🚀 | #VitalitySwiss

#ENERGY: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝘂𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻⚡️🇯🇵 Exciting advancements in nuclear fusion! – Kyoto Fusioneering, a pioneering #startup, is making significant strides in the engineering challenges of #fusion technology. With innovations like #gyrotrons for heating plasma, Japan is uniquely positioned to develop the critical components needed for this complex process. The global push for fusion energy has gained momentum, with support from the #G7 and significant breakthroughs worldwide. However, the journey from scientific discovery to practical application involves overcoming substantial engineering hurdles. This is where Kyoto Fusioneering shines, leveraging Japan’s specialized technologies and manufacturing capabilities. Collaborative efforts, like those spearheaded by the Japan Fusion Energy Council (J-Fusion), are crucial for building a robust fusion ecosystem. J-Fusion aims to harness Japan’s unique strengths in creating a #sustainable energy #future by bringing together startups, #engineering giants, and major trading houses. The path to a fusion-powered future is challenging, but with steady progress and strategic collaboration, Kyoto Fusioneering and Japan are set to make their mark on the global stage. 🌟 👉 Find more: https://lnkd.in/gicdPTqi (article in The Japan Times) 📸 Photo: Kyoto Fusioneering #NuclearFusion #KyotoFusioneering #CleanEnergy #SustainableFuture #JapanTech #SwissnexForThePlanet #PlanetBoundaries #Planet #PlanetThinking #ClimateChange #EnergyTransition Follow the Consulate of Switzerland, Swissnex in Japan🇨🇭🇯🇵 #AddingValue | #Education | #Research | #Innovation | #Startups🚀 | #VitalitySwiss

#STARTUP: 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗞𝗚𝗔𝗣+ 🚀🇨🇭🇯🇵 Spotlight on Swiss innovation!🇨🇭 – We are excited to share the unveiling event of the 11th cohort of KGAP+ (Keihanna Global Acceleration Program Plus), a global startup support program organized by the ATR Innovation Co-Creation Team. KGAP+ supports domestic and international startups in their search for business partners. To date, 155 startups from 17 countries have participated in the program, boasting a 68% matching rate. This year, Batch 11 received entries from partner organizations worldwide, and 18 startups from 9 countries have been selected to participate, including 2 from #Switzerland that had joined the KGAP+ Pitch Contest on the stage of the Swisstech Pavillion at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Global Startup Program Official Account. Congratulations to these two groundbreaking startups from Switzerland!🇨🇭🎊 Nutrix AG Nutrix innovates healthcare with its AI-powered SaaS platform and proprietary devices such as CortiSense, the first non-invasive cortisol sensor. Offering remote monitoring, personalized coaching, and tailored health programs for prevention and chronic disease management, Nutrix serves insurance companies, enterprises, and pharmacies, transforming patient care and outcomes globally. illumicell AI (Techstars'23) Illumicell AI transforms sperm testing by integrating a patented AI algorithm with a proprietary sensor system. The device uses AI to deliver lab-quality results with 98% accuracy, 50x faster and 20x cheaper than traditional methods. This innovation addresses fertility clinic bottlenecks, redefining male fertility diagnostics with unparalleled precision and efficiency. 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲 & 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲: July 12, 2024; 10:00-16:30 (Japan time - UTC +9)   📍 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺: Zoom 👉 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 & 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: https://lnkd.in/gCad7adQ Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to discover the next big innovations! ✨ #SwissInnovation #Swisstech #Engineering #Sustainable #Future #Healthcare #Medical #Technology #ArtificialIntelligence #Fertility #InvestingOpportunity #Investing #STT2024GSP ATR Hiroyuki Suzuki JETRO - Japan External Trade Organization Presence Switzerland Swissnex Innovaud Switzerland Global Enterprise Swiss Business Hub Japan Science & Technology Office Tokyo Innosuisse Embassy of Switzerland in Japan Maria Hahn Michel Bielecki MD MPH Jeyla Sadikova Follow the Consulate of Switzerland, Swissnex in Japan🇨🇭🇯🇵 #AddingValue | #Education | #Research | #Innovation | #Startups🚀 | #VitalitySwiss

✨Roadshow 2024✨ 🌍 Exciting start to the week as the Startup Program Managers of all Swissnex locations worldwide, in collaboration with Innosuisse kick off the 2024 Roadshow. 🚀 From July 8 to July 12, they will visit three Swiss cities - Bern, Lausanne, and Zurich – engaging with startup entrepreneurs, fostering relationships, and reconnecting with partners. 📅 On this week's agenda is a networking event for life science startups in Lausanne on July 10 (https://lnkd.in/eTYzxNsu) and a Swissnex Startup Alumni event in Bern on July 11 (https://lnkd.in/gb98ZKrS)  – register now to join us! Interested in meeting our Startup Managers during their Swiss visit or beyond? Reach out to them directly (Sharon Ambrosio, Matteo Cariglia) or check out the program website: https://lnkd.in/ekJYYKD3) Swissnex in Brazil Swissnex in Boston and New York Swissnex in China Swissnex in India, Consulate General of Switzerland Consulate of Switzerland, Swissnex in Japan

#EXHIBITION: 𝗪𝗔𝗞𝗨 𝗪𝗔𝗞𝗨 🎨 Colorful! – We are thrilled to present WAKU WAKU, an exhibition by the talented Swiss artist and illustrator Noémi Creux. Based between #Geneva🇨🇭 and #Kyoto🇯🇵, Noémi Creux develops a multidisciplinary artistic practice that is generous, sensitive, and powerful, oscillating between #painting, #illustration, #graphic design, #murals, and participatory #workshops with children. From Geneva to Kyoto, she forges links that enrich her work and refine its contours. The strength of her work, luminous and resolutely peaceful, lies in the assertion of a necessary tenderness rooted in rounded, fluffy forms. With a desire to rebalance intra- and inter-species relationships, Noémi offers a view in which the living is revealed within a harmonious and comforting collective unity. 🌟 For her first solo exhibition in Japan, Noémi Creux will showcase a stunning collection of new works, including vibrant paintings 🌈, cozy blankets 🌀, and whimsical stickers 🌝. 💡 AIUEO, an exciting and cute new shop in Yamashiro Onsen, is known for its well-established Japanese zakka brand. When you visit the store, you can enjoy a fresh cup of locally roasted coffee or organic Kaga tea while selecting from an array of cute gifts, stationery, and goods to enhance your #home and #lifestyle. ☕🍵 🗓 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: 21 June - 1 September 2024 📍 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀: AIUEO山代温泉 Ishikawa, Kaga, Yamashiroonsen, Banshoendori – 15 👉 Each flyer will feature an original #drawing by Noemi Creux 🎉, making every piece unique and special. 👉 Learn more >> www.hello-aiueo.com Don't miss this incredible exhibition and the chance to explore the charming new AIUEO shop! We look forward to seeing you in Yamashiro Onsen… WAKU WAKU! ♨️ #ArtExhibition #AIUEO山代温泉 #WAKUWAKU #JapanArt #SwissArt #YamashiroOnsen #VibrantArt #UniqueExhibition #Zakka #CuteGifts #LifestyleGoods #LocalCoffee #OrganicTea #Exhibition #ArtExhibit #Culture #Craft #JapaneseInfluence #CulturalExchange #ArtInspiration  #VisualArt #Design #art #artscience #Collaboration #Artistry Follow the Consulate of Switzerland, Swissnex in Japan🇨🇭🇯🇵 #AddingValue | #Education | #Research | #Innovation | #Startups🚀 | #VitalitySwiss