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
Catering to innovation: Key learnings from the first edition of the ZFV Living Lab
Copyright: ZFV-Living Lab © ZFV-UnternehmungenWhat happens when you facilitate an open innovation approach to build a more sustainable catering sector? The ZFV Living Lab (ZLL) set out to find out. The ZLL gives start-ups, companies and academic institutions access...
Impact Digest | Controlled Environment Agriculture: How is technology shaping the future of farming?
As the global population is predicted to approach 10 billion by 2050, the demand for sustainable, efficient food production systems has become a critical challenge. Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) – an advanced farming method that optimises plant growth by...
Seven things we learnt at our State of Play event on side stream valorisation
The Valley’s State of Play event on side stream valorisation brought Swiss industry leaders, innovators, startups and researchers together in Bern to explore how side streams can be upcycled into valuable and nutritious products - for the benefit of both planet and...
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
08 April | 10:00 am - 4:30 pmOpen Exploration Workshop in Lugnorre
08 April | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmMeet The Valley
10 April | 5:00 pm - 8:30 pmSFNV Valley After Hours hosted by House of Lab Science
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.