Consulate of Switzerland, Swissnex in Japan

#MILESTONE: 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀!🇨🇭🇯🇵 Cheers to a year filled with innovation, collaboration, and scientific exchange! – Today marks the first anniversary of the Consulate of Switzerland, Swissnex in Japan, which opened as the first Science Consulate in Japan on September 30, 2023. In the last 12 months, we have: 🤝 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘀-𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Through courtesy visits to local universities and companies, participation in major conferences, and co-organizing the #SwissVitalityDays, celebrating 160 years of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and Japan, as well as mobility programs such as #NextStep and the ZHAW Staff Mobility Program. 🤖 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀: Connecting leaders in #sustainability, #robotics, and #quantum science from Swiss and Japanese academia, startups, and industry. 🎉 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝟴𝟬+ 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: Including high-profile events like the Davos Debriefing and Swiss-Japan Energy Days, alongside exclusive networking opportunities for our community of entrepreneurs, artists, academics, including #SwissAlumni. 🚀 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝟲𝟬+ 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀: Through Japan market validation & entry camps, consulting services, and pitching opportunities at major exhibitions such as SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024. Looking ahead, our team is expanding, and so are our activities. We’ll continue celebrating the 160th anniversary of Swiss-Japanese relations, welcome more breakthrough startups to the #STSForum and #BioJapan, and launch the #SwissnexWindow exhibition series. And, of course, we’re gearing up for the highly anticipated 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 🫧🇨🇭 at Expo 2025 Osaka. This journey has been powered by our dedicated team and the incredible support from our partners and friends across both countries. We look forward to many more years of fostering innovation, education, and research exchanges, building bridges between Switzerland and Japan.🇨🇭🤝🇯🇵 Stay tuned and 👉 subscribe to get email updates: https://zcmp.eu/PsKs 🗞 🚀 Read the first issue of our newsletter: https://shorturl.at/t5CjO #1YearAnniversary #Japan #Switzerland #Osaka #Kansai #Life #LifeSciences #Health #Nutrition #Planet #Environment #Climate #Energy #AugmentedHuman #ArtificialIntelligence #EXPO2025 #Join2025 #ComeBuildTheFuture Alexandre Edelmann Manuel Salchli Michaela Malenchini Béatrice Bleuler Swiss Business Hub Japan Science & Technology Office Tokyo Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (SCCIJ) Innosuisse Swissnex Roman Kern Tatiana Benavides Damm Felix Swissnex in Boston and New York Swissnex in China Swissnex in Brazil ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences Follow the Consulate of Switzerland, Swissnex in Japan🇨🇭🇯🇵 #AddingValue | #Education | #Research | #Innovation | #Startups🚀 | #VitalitySwiss

#WEEKLY: 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 & 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀🇨🇭🚀 Recap of the latest achievements of Switzerland's higher #education and #research institutions, #startups and #innovation-driven organizations: 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 - Sensor Protects Against Life-threatening Complications of Abdominal Surgery (University of Zurich) >> https://lnkd.in/gAhsrW9g - New Criteria to Prevent Alzheimer's Over-diagnosis (University of Geneva) >> https://lnkd.in/g7SFpJmN - "Gene Desert" Regulates Embryonic Development and Cardiac Function (University of Bern) >> https://lnkd.in/g4z9p4Qk - The Snake that Saves Lives (ETH Zürich) >> https://lnkd.in/grnvh_mc - Unraveling the Link Between Hepatitis and Kidney Damage (University of Zurich) >> https://lnkd.in/gyDAU-N5 - Use of Genetic Scissors Carries Risks (University of Zurich) >> https://lnkd.in/gYPgTDXm - The Chicken or the Egg: Ancient Unicellular Says Egg (University of Geneva) >> https://lnkd.in/gwEPhJKk 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 - Human Impact on Fish Habitats Detected with AI (University of Bern) >> https://lnkd.in/gWTycGGC 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 / 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 / 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 - Record Broken for the Longest Hyperloop Trial (EPFL) >> https://lnkd.in/gUvbAHp6 - Jet Engines for the Hydrogen Era (ETH Zürich) >> https://lnkd.in/gR7B7CBv 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 / 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 / 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 - Impact of Social Exclusion on Voting Patterns (University of Basel) >> https://lnkd.in/gZd4Zj3C - The More Female Classmates at School, the Higher a Woman's Pay Later on (University of Basel) >> https://lnkd.in/gypBU8mx 🇨🇭Daily on Science-Switzerland for the latest news and emerging trends on Swiss science, technology, education and innovation >> www.swissinnovation.org Follow the Consulate of Switzerland, Swissnex in Japan🇨🇭🇯🇵 #AddingValue | #Education | #Research | #Innovation | #Startups🚀 | #VitalitySwiss

#SPACE: 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 🚀 Japanese researchers from Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry have launched the world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, into space.🌌 This palm-sized satellite was sent to the International Space Station on a SpaceX mission and aims to test the use of timber for lunar and Mars exploration. Named after the Latin word for "wood," LignoSat showcases the potential of renewable materials as humans contemplate sustainable living in space.🌍✨ LignoSat is crafted from honoki wood using traditional Japanese techniques without screws or glue.🪵🔧 Once deployed, it will orbit for six months, testing wood's durability in space's harsh conditions, where temperatures shift drastically. Not only does this innovation minimize environmental impact upon re-entry, but it also highlights wood's potential to reduce space radiation's effect on semiconductors, opening doors for future industrial applications.🌟 👉 Learn more >> https://lnkd.in/gkm-CbWT The Wooden Satellite project has already been reported back in 2022 on Swiss TV >> https://lnkd.in/d25-2cij -- Thank you 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿, SRF - Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen for the nice reportage! Science-Switzerland 🚀 ETH Zürich | Space Nanja Strecker Empa Tatiana Benavides Swiss Wood Solutions AG Follow the Consulate of Switzerland, Swissnex in Japan 🇨🇭🇯🇵 #AddingValue | #Education | #Research | #Innovation | #Startups | #VitalitySwiss

#RESEARCH: 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝘆𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆'𝘀 𝗖𝗶𝗥𝗔 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘁𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱! 🇨🇭🇯🇵🧬🔬💡 We're thrilled to share highlights from our recent visit to the Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA), Kyoto University with Présence Suisse members Alexandre Edelmann, Michaela Malenchini, Béatrice Bleuler as well as Niniane Paeffgen, GESDA - Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator. This visit provided valuable insights into cutting-edge regenerative medicine research and fostered discussions on industry-academia collaboration. Key Takeaways: • Explored CiRA's world-leading iPS cell research and its applications for treating intractable diseases such as Parkinson's disease and ALS.  • Discussed potential collaborations for EXPO 2025, showcasing Switzerland's innovation in life sciences, since CiRA plans to demonstrate an artificial heart made by iPS cells, at the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion.  • Joint research on clinical-grade iPS cell-derived neural progenitor cells. • Transfer of "universal" iPS cells from CiRA to IREM for potential clinical applications. CiRA is the largest research institution about iPS cells in Japan, and it has a fruitful collaboration with the Institute for Regenerative Medicine (IREM) at the University of Zurich, which has been ongoing since 2017. Recently, our Consul & CEO Dr. Felix Moesner had the privilege to open the CiRA-IREM Joint Symposium “Driving Next-generation Cell and Gene Therapy” together with President Dr. Nagahiro Minato, Kyoto University. This symposium is a commemorative event of the 160th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Switzerland🇨🇭🇯🇵. After this, we had the great opportunity to have a lunch meeting with David Kornhauser, Director of Global Communication at Kyoto University and visited the brand-new Tadao Ando building. This visit reinforced the importance of international cooperation in advancing scientific research and innovation. We're excited about the potential for further Swiss-Japanese collaborations in regenerative medicine, EXPO 2025 and beyond! #SwissJapaneseInnovation #RegenerativeMedicine #EXPO2025 #ScienceDiplomacy #iPS Christian Schwarzenegger Melanie Generali iPSZürich Wyss Zurich Katja Tiffany Kelvin Hui Iris Wieczorek Roman Kern Tatiana Benavides Damm Régis Nyffeler Follow the Consulate of Switzerland, Swissnex in Japan🇨🇭🇯🇵 #AddingValue | #Education | #Research | #Innovation | #Startups🚀 | #VitalitySwiss

#SUCCESS: Swiss Cinema Days Wrap-Up! ✨🎬 As part of the #SwissVitalityDays, four captivating film screenings explored Swiss-Japanese intersections in #art, #sustainability, #technology and #craftmanship. 1️⃣"Umi No Oya" (Oct 11): Following opening remarks by Ambassador-Designate Roger Dubach of the Embassy of Switzerland in Japan & SHIBAURA HOUSE’s President Masaru Ito, Swiss artist Maya Minder & curator Ewen Chardronnet shared their documentary on algae’s #ecological potential before answering questions from the audience. 2️⃣9th nexCafé: Playing at Being Human (Oct 16): The Consulate of Switzerland, Swissnex in Japan, hosted Frank Westermeyer and David Zerbib for a deep dive on our evolving relationship with #AI, #plants, and #animals. 3️⃣"Teruko Yokoi – Art in the Making" (Oct 23): Over 30 guests gathered for the screening of Kuniko Satonobu Spirig’s film on Teruko Yokoi and an insightful talk with the director and art critic Ingrid Dubach-Lemainque on Yokoi’s artistic legacy at the Ambassador’s residence. 4️⃣"Johan, L'épreuve du feu" (Oct 26): Organized by Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia, with the support of the Embassy of Switzerland in Japan, at the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum, an enthusiastic crowd enjoyed Swiss blacksmith & Vitality Ambassador Johan Leutwiler’s story, and the following Q&A between Johan Leutwiler, film director Romain Guélat, MC John Haggerty, and Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia Festival Director Seigo Tono.     Find out more on these events at the links below! 👉https://lnkd.in/deTWFhUC 👉https://lnkd.in/gJFgpKcm Follow the Consulate of Switzerland, Swissnex in Japan🇨🇭🇯🇵 #AddingValue | #Education | #Research | #Innovation | #Startups🚀| #VitalitySwiss 3rd photo by Ayako Suzuki

#QuantumComputing: 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀 🚀🔬 Led by Dr. Giuseppe Carleo from EPFL, a team of researchers along with collaborators from Sorbonne Université, University of Zurich, Université de Tokyo, and Keio University have unveiled a new tool known as the V-score, which sets a new benchmark in identifying the most complex quantum problems. 🌌🖥️ The V-score will help guide future research by identifying the hardest quantum problems and the limitations of classical computing methods. This is particularly crucial for industries like pharmaceuticals and energy that can benefit from advancements in quantum computing. 📊🔍 👉Find out more >>  https://lnkd.in/gfeKCR2s 👉Original Publication >>  https://lnkd.in/eaGGaRkB Science-Switzerland Follow the Consulate of Switzerland, Swissnex in Japan 🇨🇭🇯🇵 #AddingValue | #Education | #Research | #Innovation | #Startups  | #VitalitySwiss

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#WEEKLY: 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 & 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀🇨🇭🚀 Recap of the latest achievements of Switzerland's higher #education and #research institutions, #startups and #innovation-driven organizations: 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 / 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 - Climate Change Affects the Risk of Malaria in Kenya (University of Basel) >> https://lnkd.in/gWscPgEz - Examining Aerosols for Solar Geoengineering (ETH Zürich) >> https://lnkd.in/gAdbYGyF 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 - Pathogen's Resistance Drops When Colonizing Airways (EPFL) >> https://lnkd.in/g8ksCzyf - A New Way of Detecting Mutations Linked to Cancer (Université de Fribourg - Universität Freiburg) >> https://lnkd.in/gXgBMvWx - Decoding Alzheimer's Protein Structures (Empa) >> https://lnkd.in/grB7ErWZ - Enhancing Memory without Surgery (EPFL) >> https://lnkd.in/gjCRRd7Q - Similarities in Brain Development Between Marmosets and Humans (University of Zurich) >> https://lnkd.in/gQaGBBha 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗼 / 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 / 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 - Revolutionizing Tissue Engineering with Novel Scaffold Technology (ETH Zürich) >> https://lnkd.in/gwwuU3Be 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 / 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 / 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗵 - A New Spectroscopy Reveals Water's Quantum Secrets (EPFL) >> https://lnkd.in/gBEq6dhG - Breakthrough in Sustainable Chemical Catalysts (EPFL) >> https://lnkd.in/gJvAGHAx - Fundamental Quantum Model Recreated from Nanographenes (Empa) >> https://lnkd.in/gCE_6Jjy 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 - Assistive Technologies for Everyday Use (ETH Zürich) >> https://lnkd.in/gnBZ7v_U 🇨🇭Daily on Science-Switzerland for the latest news and emerging trends on Swiss science, technology, education and innovation >> www.swissinnovation.org Follow the Consulate of Switzerland, Swissnex in Japan🇨🇭🇯🇵 #AddingValue | #Education | #Research | #Innovation | #Startups🚀 | #VitalitySwiss

#PROGRAM: 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽インターンシッププログラム説明会開催のお知らせ *The English version follows the Japanese version. スイスからのインターン生を御社で受け入れてみませんか？🇨🇭 NextStep インターンシッププログラムは、スイスの職業訓練システムの卒業生と日本の企業を繋げ、インターンシップの機会を提供するプログラムです。 この度はこのプログラムを支援している在大阪スイス領事館にて、説明会を開催する運びとなりました。 ２０２４年にインターン生を受け入れた企業の担当者や実際に働いているインターン生も当日お呼びしますので、ぜひ意見交換をしてイメージをつかんでいただければと思います。 プログラムに関するより詳しい情報は弊館のWebサイトにてご確認ください。　 日時 １１月２０日　１１：００〜１２：００ （１３時まで交流会あり、軽食付き） 場所 在大阪スイス領事館 大阪市北区堂島１−１−５梅田新道ビル１F アクセス情報 参加費 無料 お申し込みはこちらのフォームからお願いいたします。 https://lnkd.in/eqB4fkRQ 当日の流れ １０：３０　開場 １１：００　スイス領事フェリックス・メスナーより開会のご挨拶 １１：０５〜１１：３０　NextStep インターンシッププログラム全体のご説明、質疑応答 １１：３０〜１２：００　２０２４年度事例のご紹介 １２：００〜１３：００　交流会（ご参加いただかなくても問題ございません。） 言語 日本語 （インターン生や今年のプログラム参加企業からの参加者の一部は英語のみ対応可能です。） お問い合わせはこちらにお気軽にお送りください。 [email protected] みなさまのお越しをお待ちしております。 Would your company be interested in hosting an intern from Switzerland?🇨🇭 The NextStep #Internship Program connects graduates of the Swiss #vocational training system with Japanese companies, creating valuable internship opportunities. We are thrilled to hold an informational session about this program at Swissnex in Japan.  At the session, we will invite representatives from companies that hosted interns in 2024, as well as current interns themselves, so you can exchange ideas and get a better picture of the experience. For more details on the program, please refer to our webpage. Event details  Location: Consulate of Switzerland, Swissnex in Japan Umeda Shinmichi Bldg. 1F, 1-1-5 Dojima, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0003 Date and time: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from 11:00 - 12:00 (Networking session with light refreshments until 13:00) Cost: Free; registration required Registration: https://lnkd.in/eqB4fkRQ Agenda  10:30 Doors Open 11:00 Opening Remarks by Swiss Consul, Dr. Felix Moesner 11:05–11:30 Overview of the NextStep Internship Program and Q&A 11:30–12:00 Presentation of 2024 Case Studies 12:00–13:00 Networking Session (Optional) Language Japanese (*Some participants, including current interns and company representatives, may only speak English.) For inquiries, please feel free to contact at: [email protected] We look forward to welcoming you! Follow the Consulate of Switzerland, Swissnex in Japan🇨🇭🇯🇵 #AddingValue | #Education | #Research | #Innovation | #Startups🚀 | #VitalitySwiss

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘁𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆? Follow Science-Switzerland for fresh insights on cutting-edge Swiss education, research and innovation. Discover this convenient resource for academia, researchers, entrepreneurs, tech firms, policymakers, students and the general public.