The pioneers, researchers, and leaders shaping the future of AI. Switzerland is a leading hub for artificial intelligence – with the Greater Zurich Area at its core. Women are at the heart of this progress: they research, found startups, lead teams, and drive innovation forward. The Top 100 Women in AI & Data – Switzerland 2025 report highlights these leaders and gives them the visibility they deserve.

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5 inspiring examples from the report 

Dr. Nadine Bienefeld - ETH Zurich 

Nadine Bienefeld ETH Zürich

She explores how humans and AI can collaborate more effectively – from airline cockpits to healthcare. With her AI Readiness and Integration Framework, she proves that successful AI depends not only on technology but also on trust and team dynamics. 

 

Katharina Frey - ICAIN 

Katharina Frey, ICAIN

As Executive Director of the global AI network ICAIN, she bridges science, policy, and society. Her mission: to harness AI for the common good – in health, climate, education, and agriculture. 

 

Dr. Leonie Korn - UpLeap by breathe medical AG

Leonie Korn Upleap

With her learning platform, the founder empowers doctors worldwide. AI generates realistic training scenarios – from Swiss hospitals to African clinics – making medical expertise more accessible worldwide. 

 

Dr. Ning Wang - University of Zurich 

Dr Ning Wang UZH

She studies how AI and robotics challenge concepts of responsibility, ethics, and societal implications. Her mission: to develop frameworks that align technological innovation with public trust. 

 

Nina Habicht - Dreamleap 

Nina Habicht Dreamleap

The founder leverages AI to support mental health and resilience. Her work demonstrates that technology can be not only efficient but also profoundly human.

Visibility creates role models that inspire- especially for emerging talent. But it’s not just about women; it’s about diversity in general: perspectives, backgrounds, experiences. Anyone who takes innovation seriously must make diversity visible - only then does the power arise to open up new fields with new solutions.
Melanie Gabriel ETH AI Center
Melanie Gabriel - Co-Director & COO of ETH AI Center

Our methodology 

The Top 100+ Women in AI & Data – Switzerland 2025 report was carefully curated by a team of experts: Melanie Gabriel (ETH AI Center), Daria Mühletaler (Alexander Thamm), Dani Naeff (ETH AI Center), and Christian Lüscher (GZA).

  • We included women from industry, startups, and academia who play a decisive role – from leading projects to advancing technology.
  • Consultancies and large international tech corporations were deliberately excluded to highlight Switzerland’s unique AI ecosystem.
  • A dedicated curation team reviewed and validated each nomination.
  • The biggest challenge was not finding enough names, but limiting the list to just over 100. 

The result: an authentic reflection of the diversity and excellence with which women are already shaping the future of AI in Switzerland.