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
Bühler launches state-of-the-art Milling Academy
Valley partner Bühler has opened a new, state-of-the-art Milling Academy – a 1,800-square-meter training center for food and feed millers – at the heart of its headquarters in Switzerland. Designed to meet the evolving needs of the industry, the facility combines...
Discover Switzerland’s food innovation ecosystem with the SFNV Navigator
Eager to embark on a journey in the Swiss food innovation ecosystem, but worried about getting lost in the mountains? Switzerland boasts a wealth of foodtech startups, research institutions, accelerators, and industry leaders. While this diversity fosters innovation,...
Impact Digest | Nutrition & Mental Health
As the global population ages, the role of nutrition in promoting longer, healthier lives has never been more vital. And yet it’s not just our physical health that is impacted by what we eat: increasingly, the role of diet and its links to mental wellbeing are coming...
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
01 July | 8:30 am - 9:00 am
Meet The Valley
07 August | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Meet The Valley
09 September | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meet The Valley
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.