Pioneering future-proof
food systems. Together.
We unite the Swiss food ecosystem to build on Switzerland’s strengths as a food nation.
Stories from our ecosystem
Insolight opens its first agrivoltaic orchard installation in Conthey
Conthey, Canton of Valais, Switzerland — Insolight, in collaboration with Agroscope, Romande Energie, and the canton of Valais, inaugurates its first agrivoltaic installation on orchard crops in Conthey. This opens a promising potential in the development of...
From pivot to purpose: how Switzerland turns careers into food system change
We often hear that the future of food will be shaped by breakthrough technologies, smarter policies, and bold business models. But there’s another ingredient that’s just as vital — and often overlooked: people.The ingredient we don’t talk about enoughAs Christina...
Five years of SFNV: Meet the faces behind the Valley
Innovation in food systems requires lots of different ingredients – from startups and corporates to academia, investors and government. The core SFNV operational team can help to find the right recipe, one that brings those ingredients together in the right order,...
What we do
We collaborate to
co-create, innovate
and shape the
future of food.
Who we are
We’re a network of Swiss food innovators – from universities, large enterprises, innovation accelerators and investors to government bodies, SMEs and startups. We’re committed to reshaping food systems to drive better human and planetary health.
Our strategic pillars

Networking & knowledge sharing
We connect and unite Swiss innovators through our events and communication channels.

Impact
Platform projects
We bring Valley partners together to co-create projects that shape the future of food.

Innovation scaling
We develop the resources that Valley partners need to grow and have impact.

Global
impact
We collaborate with global partners to share Swiss food innovation on the global stage.
Find out more
- Annual “Walking the Valley” event for international startups
Upcoming events
16 October | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
How AI & Self-Driving Labs Are Shaping the Future of R&D Teams
29 October | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
ETHZ Food Day
29 October | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Longevity Equation: How Food Shapes a Healthier Future
Join us

Based in Switzerland?
Companies listed in the Swiss Commercial Registry are welcome to apply to become part of our growing network.

Based
abroad?
Organizations that are not yet active in Switzerland can become a Friend of the Valley and receive early-bird invites and tailored updates.