The agreement, signed by Thomas Gfeller, CEO of Switzerland Innovation, and Ed Latson, CEO of Opportunity Austin, marks a new chapter in cross-border innovation, investment, and collaboration, laying the groundwork for joint projects, knowledge exchange, and global market opportunities.
This strategic partnership focuses on:
- Expansion Assistance: Helping companies identify and seize international opportunities, including market entry and capital attraction.
- Information Exchange: Sharing insights, economic data, and best practices to navigate trade barriers and enhance export potential.
- Joint Initiatives: Launching programs that support international growth in high-potential sectors like advanced manufacturing, life sciences, semiconductors, and space technology.
“By aligning our capabilities in advanced manufacturing, life sciences, semiconductors, and space technology with Austin’s strengths, we’re laying the groundwork for pilot programs, R&D collaboration, and scalable international innovation,” said Thomas Gfeller, CEO of Switzerland Innovation.
About Opportunity Austin
Opportunity Austin is the regional economic partnership fostering innovation, investment, workforce development, and livability across the Austin region. Harnessing the region’s unrivaled economic momentum, its mission is to be a force multiplier for businesses that share the drive for enduring prosperity. Ultimately, the organization improves the strength, power, and performance of our region and those who do business within it. To learn more, visit opportunityaustin.com.
About Switzerland Innovation
Switzerland Innovation is a network of six innovation parks at a total of 16 sites across Switzerland based on a joint initiative between public institutions, academia and the private sector with a statutory mandate from the Swiss Federal Council. Switzerland Innovation forms an ecosystem that allows universities and innovative companies to collaborate and use their knowledge and research results for the development of new, marketable products and services. www.switzerland-innovation.com
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Ed Latson, CEO Opportunity Austin and Thomas Gfeller, CEO Switzerland Innovation
