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
Swiss student innovators took the stage at Ecotrophelia Switzerland 2026
Ecotrophelia Switzerland 2026 brought together some of the country’s most promising student innovators, as multidisciplinary teams from Swiss universities presented sustainable, market-ready food products to an expert jury of industry and academic leaders. Part of a...
planetary raises ~$28 million (CHF 22 million) in funding to scale global fermentation infrastructure and licensing platform
Planetary SA (“planetary” or the “Company”), the Swiss-based full-stack fermentation company building the industrial backbone of the bioeconomy, today announced a ~USD 20 million (CHF 16 million) Series A equity financing round, supplemented by ~USD 7.5m (CHF 6...
Healthy eating – can we close the gap between evidence and public belief?
Healthy eating – can we closethe gap between evidenceand public belief? MartijnSonneveltExecutive DirectorWorld Food System Center, ETH Zurich Jeanne Tomaszewski Research CoordinatorWorld Food System Center, ETH ZurichThis is a guest contribution. The views expressed...
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
22 April | 9:00 am - 12:00 pmWalking the Valley
22 April | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pmInvesting in the Valley
23 AprilHack Summit Food Day 2026
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.