Switzerland‘s leading innovation enabler, building bridges between science and business.
Switzerland‘s leading innovation enabler, building bridges between science and business.
Open-i's goal is to bring together leading Swiss SMEs, start-ups & investors, large corporations, innovative minds from the world of science and top talents of the next generation, in order to pave the way for cooperation and secure Switzerland’s leading role as an innovative and successful market.
Discover the events where you can meet our expansion experts or partners
July 01 - 04, 2026 -
Davos Congress, Switzerland
Davos Tech Summit
The Davos Tech Summit brings global leaders from science, business, and technology together to explore the future of Physical AI and robotics. Experience the world’s most advanced humanoid and legged robots live on stage, join the 48-hour “Code the Bot” hackathon, and engage in talks and demos shaping how intelligent machines interact with the physical world.
September 21 - 25, 2026 -
Zurich
Humanoid Robot Championship 2026
The ultimate global robotics competition where cutting-edge humanoids compete in advanced challenges such as autonomous mobility and AI interaction.
September 28 - October 03, 2026 -
Greater Zurich
Zurich AI Festival 2026
After a successful first edition in 2025, the Zurich AI Festival (ZAIF) returns in 2026.
Meet with an expansion expert
Is Greater Zurich on your expansion radar? We support you on every step of your expansion journey - from location evaluation to fact finding visits.
Our services are free of charge and include:
- Introduction to key contacts in industry, academia, and government
- Location evaluation support to find the ideal base for your business
- Advice on regulatory framework, taxes, labor, market, and setting up a company
- Custom-made fact-finding visits, including office and co-working space
- And much more, customized to meet your needs.