A New Bridge Between Italian Innovation and the Swiss Ecosystem

A new initiative is helping strengthen the connection between Italian innovation and the Swiss ecosystem, creating concrete opportunities for cross-border collaboration.

Developed by Kickstart Innovation together with the Camera di Commercio Italiana per la Svizzera, the Regione Autonoma della Sardegna, and ITA – Italian Trade Agency – Berna, the program is designed to support Sardinian scaleups and innovative SMEs in exploring the Swiss market and building meaningful connections with key players across the ecosystem. The Camera presents itself as a reference point for economic relations between Italy and Switzerland, while ITA Bern is the Swiss office of the Italian Trade Agency.  

Through this initiative, participating companies will have the opportunity to gain access to the Swiss innovation landscape, connect with corporates and investors, and explore potential partnerships and pilot opportunities.

At Kickstart Innovation, we believe that initiatives like this play an important role in turning cross-border collaboration into tangible outcomes. By creating structured opportunities for exchange, market exploration, and business development, the program helps innovative Italian companies engage with the Swiss ecosystem in a practical and strategic way.

More broadly, this initiative reflects the value of building stronger bridges between regional innovation ecosystems. When institutions, ecosystem builders, and international partners work together, they can create the conditions for innovation to scale beyond national borders and open up new pathways for growth.

Applications are now open for Sardinian scaleups and innovative SMEs interested in taking part in the program and exploring new opportunities in Switzerland.

Apply here: Application form