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
Seven months on: how Voltiris is building on its Helbling Venture Challenge success
When Voltiris won the Helbling Venture Challenge 2025, the Swiss climate-tech startup impressed the jury with its innovative approach to greenhouse agriculture. By intelligently harnessing different parts of the light spectrum, Voltiris enables greenhouses to produce...
Atinary Named a World Economic Forum 2026 Technology Pioneer
Valley partner, Atinary, the pioneer in Self-Driving Labs®, has been selected as a 2026 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum. The company joins an elite global group of leading technology start-ups recognized for their transformative potential and commitment...
Basel, Lucern and Zurich launch Food2050’s MenuCheck to help restaurants offer more sustainable menus
The cantons of Basel-Stadt, Lucerne, and Zurich, together with the City of Zurich, have jointly launched the free online tool MenuCheck, powered by Valley partner Food2050. The service is aimed at restaurants and foodservice businesses in the participating cantons 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
18 JuneRecoding Food: AI as an operating system for the food industry (International Food Innovation Conference 2026)
23 June | 12:00 pm - 12:45 pmSFNV Dialogue Series – Startups X Startupticker – Media Training
24 June - 25 JuneFood Week 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.