Deadline: 31 July 2025
Are you leading the charge in robotics, artificial intelligence, or physical AI? Swissnex in San Francisco invites Swiss-based startups, researchers, thinkers, and tech artists working at the intersection of robotics, AI, and embodied systems to apply for a unique five-day program in San Francisco.
Building on the success of their programming, Swissnex is launching Embodied Intelligence with two goals:
- Give visibility to Switzerland’s talents in the AI and robotics field
- Accelerate knowledge exchange with the AI and robotics ecosystem in the Bay Area
Participants will explore Silicon Valley through curated visits, public engagement, and peer collaboration, actively shaping and reinforce the global dialogue on embodied intelligence.
Key Components
- Private site visits to leading robotics labs and companies in the Bay Area
- Public afternoon sessions at Swissnex San Francisco including keynotes, panels, workshops and roundtables
- Evening networking events, including a Robotic Pitch Night in collaboration with the Startup Camp, powered by Innosuisse and managed by Swissnex, and an additional event focused on AI and Robotics
- Active co-creation: Participants will shape and co-deliver parts of the public program (e.g exhibiting their robot, taking part in a panel discussion…)
Benefits
- Exposure: Present your work in San Francisco, one of the world’s leading hubs for robotics and AI
- Exchange: Learn from leading labs, meet potential collaborators, and gain deep insights into the Bay Area’s robotic and AI ecosystems
- Visibility: Amplify the reach of your project through public events
- Networking: Connect with local experts, institutions, corporations, startups, etc
- Support: Receive a CHF 2,000 travel stipend
Eligibility Criteria
- They are looking for Swiss-based innovators at the crossroad of AI and Robotics:
- Robotics startups (PoC, MVP stage)
- Researchers (research paper, lab prototype)
- Artists/Creatives (robotics installations, physical AI project, book…)
- You are actively contributing to the fields of robotics, AI, or embodied intelligence
- You have a project, prototype, research or concept they can present and discuss
- You are interested in cross-cultural exchange and want to engage with the Bay Area robotics, AI, tech, and arts scene
Selection Process
- Projects will be selected based on the participation criteria: alignment with the program’s topics, innovative approach, potential impact, and motivation to connect with the San Francisco Bay Area ecosystem.
- They also strive for diversity among program participants in terms of background, gender, discipline, and perspective.
For more information, visit Swissnex.
