Meet The Valley
2026-02-12 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Zurich) | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89646354933
Are you interested in learning more about Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley (SFNV) and the thriving Swiss food ecosystem? “Meet The Valley” is our monthly virtual meet-up designed to introduce you to our mission and how we collaborate with partners to drive impact.
Why attend?

Get an introduction to SFNV—what we do, why we exist, and how we create value by developing tools and organizing events that support our partners.
Learn how we foster collaboration within the Swiss food ecosystem to tackle key challenges in food, agriculture, and nutrition.

After the introduction, we’ll open the floor for an interactive Q&A session, where you can share your projects, ask questions, and discuss topics like innovation, collaboration, and sustainability.
Who’s leading it? The sessions will be hosted by a member of the SFNV team, and our CEO, Christina Senn-Jakobsen, will join to answer your questions and share her passion for food innovation and partner collaboration.
When? “Meet The Valley” is held monthly. If you can’t attend the next session, simply choose a date that fits your schedule when registering.
Why join us? This is your opportunity to connect with the SFNV team, hear about the tools and events we’ve developed to support our partners, and explore how collaboration drives success in the Swiss food ecosystem. During the Q&A, we look forward to hearing about your projects, sharing ideas, and discussing exciting topics related to food innovation.
Best of all – it’s free!
👇 Register now, and we can’t wait to meet you soon.
Kind regards,
The Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley Team

Meet The Valley
2026-03-10 09:00 - 10:00 | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86441580487

Open Exploration Workshop in Basel
2026-03-16 13:00 - 18:00 | Markthalle Basel, Steinentorberg 20, Basel, 4051
Gemeinsam Zukunft gestalten: Ressourceneffizienz neu denken – vom Boden bis zum Teller
In Zusammenarbeit mit dem Ernährungsforum Basel, Basel Circular und Partnerorganisationen aus der Region Basel
Wie können wir den Weg vom Boden bis zum Teller so gestalten, dass Ressourcen effizient genutzt, Kreisläufe geschlossen und Menschen gesund ernährt werden – ohne Kompromisse bei Nachhaltigkeit oder Bezahlbarkeit?
In diesem Open Exploration Workshop im Rahmen des Innovation Boosters Future Food Farming (unterstützt von Innosuisse) richten wir den Fokus nicht auf die Entwicklung von Ideen, sondern auf das Verständnis der zugrunde liegenden Herausforderungen entlang der Wertschöpfungskette.
Gemeinsam beleuchten wir, wie Energie, Wasser, Boden, Nährstoffe, menschliche Arbeit, Zeit und Kapital miteinander verflochten sind – und welche Zielkonflikte, die Innovationen erschweren.
Dabei lernst Du neue Methoden zur Systemanalyse kennen und tauschst Dich mit Akteur:innen aus Landwirtschaft, Verarbeitung, Gastronomie und Forschung aus.
Dieser Workshop bietet Raum, um Perspektiven zu teilen, Erkenntnisse zu gewinnen und neue Allianzen zu schmieden, die als Grundlage für künftige Innovationsprojekte dienen können.
Aus dem tieferen Verständnis aktueller Herausforderungen entstehen Impulse für Veränderungen und neue Lösungsansätze.
Teilnahme mit Fördermöglichkeit
Die Teilnahme am Workshop berechtigt ausserdem zur Eingabe von Lösungsideen. Eine Projektfinanzierung im Wert von bis zu CHF 39’000 kann nach Teilnahme am Workshop, an Inkubationssitzungen/Coachings und unter Berücksichtigung der Teilnahmebedingungen beantragt werden.
Warum teilnehmen
* Du kennst die Herausforderungen für nachhaltige und regenerative Lebensmittelsystem aus eigener Erfahrung und suchen mit Gleichgesinnten nach Lösungen
* Du hast eine konkrete Problemstellung, für die Du im Rahmen des Workshops mehr Erkenntnisse gewinnen möchten (Pitch Möglichkeit je nach verfügbaren Slots bei Anmeldung).
* Gemeinschaftlich identifizieren wir Hürden, die derzeit die Lösungen zur Transformation behindern.
* Du suchst Partner für die Entwicklung eines Innovationsprojekts mit einer möglichen Projektfinanzierung in einem Wert von bis zu 39’000 CHF.
* Du möchtest Teil einer multidisziplinären und engagierten Gemeinschaft werden, die neue Ernährungsmodelle entwickelt.
Für wen Unternehmen, Start-ups, Gastronom:innen, Landwirt:innen, Organisationen und Forschungsinstitutionen, die an zukunftsfähigen Ernährungssystemen arbeiten und Ressourceneffizienz ganzheitlich verstehen wollen.
Teilnahme Kostenlos, mit einer Reservierungsgebühr von CHF 100 (die nach Teilnahme am Workshop zurückerstattet wird).
In diesem Event wird mehrheitlich Deutsch gesprochen. Gruppenarbeiten sind auch auf Französisch und Englisch möglich.

BIOKET 2026
2026-03-17 - 2026-03-19 | Forum Fribourg, Rte du Lac 12, Granges-Paccot, 1763, Switzerland
BIOKET is an annual international conference that serves as a platform dedicated to advancing Key Enabling Technologies and innovations applied to biomass valorization. The conference aims to promote the production of high added value products across diverse sectors of the economy through sustainable practices and cutting-edge technologies
Focus: BIOKET focuses on technologies and innovations that enhance the value of biomass, transforming it into valuable products that benefit a wide range of industries.
Objective: BIOKET provides a platform for professionals, researchers, and industry leaders to connect, exchange knowledge, and build sustainable business partnerships globally.
Relevance: By facilitating discussions and showcasing the latest advancements in biomass valorization, BIOKET contributes to the growth and sustainability of the bioeconomy sector.
SFNV partners are able to book as PromFR partners, and benefit from a discount on the standard rate. Event organisers will check all ticket purchases against a list of Valley partners.

Meet The Valley
2026-04-09 15:00 - 16:00 | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87254004176

Walking the Valley (Exact date tbc)
2026-04-21
Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley’s (SFNV) annual “Walking the Valley” event aims to introduce international startups to key actors in the Swiss Food ecosystem – from corporations like Nestlé, dsm-firmenich, Givaudan, and Tetra Pak through innovation enablers like MassChallenge and Kickstart Innovation to governmental representatives like Canton Vaud and Canton Fribourg.
You will also get the opportunity to network with Swiss startups and hear about their experiences of building a business in Switzerland.
Check out the video of our 2024 edition here.
Would you like to join us?
Express your interest to join the event via the form below. We’ll be in touch as soon as registration opens.

Investing in the Valley (Date & time tbc)
2026-04-21
Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley’s (SFNV) annual “Investing the Valley” event connects Swiss startups to investors interested in helping them scale. A full agenda and confirmation of the date and venue will follow in early 2026.
Eager to join the event?
Fill out the form below, and we’ll be in touch as soon as registration opens.
Just can’t wait until April?
Investors can also sign up to receive a quarterly DealFlow by email here.

Swiss Biotech Day
2026-05-04 08:00 - 2026-05-05 17:00 | Messe Basel, Messeplatz 10, Basel, 4058, Switzerland
Since 2021, the Swiss Biotech Day has seen remarkable growth every year and has become a premier global biotechnology conference for life sciences professionals, fostering international collaboration and impactful partnerships. In 2025 it attracted more than 3,000 participants from 49 countries, including 25 international delegations. It was by far the biggest and most international edition of the Swiss Biotech Day ever.
Join the Swiss Biotech Day to network, exchange ideas and explore advances in R&D, manufacturing, data management, AI and innovative financing. In addition, the embedded Global Village provides international delegations a platform to strengthen their ties with the Swiss biotech hub to promote cross-border investments, public-private partnerships, R&D collaborations and the exchange of best practices.
Swiss Biotech Day 2026

Welcome reception on May 3
More than 3,000 senior experts from the life science industry
More than 130 exhibitors and the Global Village with 25 international delegations from all over the world
Innovative biotech start-ups and medium-sized biotech companies
Over 50 thematic company pitching sessions and panel / round table discussions
Swiss Biotech Success Stories Awards
Swiss Biotech Report 2026
Pre-scheduled one-to-one partnering meetings
General Assembly of the Swiss Biotech Association

Meet The Valley
2026-05-05 14:00 - 15:00 | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83454804200

EHL HumanX Summit 2026
2026-05-19 08:00 - 2026-05-20 17:00 | EHL Hospitality Business School, Rte de Berne 301, Lausanne, Vaud, 1000, Switzerland
At its core, HumanX stands for Human Experience, Human-centric Excellence and Experimentation. It’s a space to explore how empathy, creativity, and human-centric thinking can shape the way we lead, work, and live. HumanX embodies the evolving story of what it means to be human in a rapidly transforming world. The “X” represents the intersections where humanity meets change and technology, where innovation meets emotion, and where new forms of connection – both digital and human – are continuously redefined. It also represents the experience itself: how we feel, grow and relate in an increasingly complex environment. Powered by the EHL Innovation Hub, the Summit invites us to expand the boundaries of human potential and to reimagine a shared future, one where humanity remains at the center of progress.
Find out more about the event here: https://innovationhub.ehl.edu/ehl-humanx-summit-2026
Multiple ways for Valley Members to engage:

Apply for the flagship “Food Innovation Lunch”. Are you a startup that would like to feature your innovative food product and can provide tasting samples? Deadline to apply is Friday, 17th February HERE. Valley members receive a 30% discount on the booth price.
Host a tradeshow booth: Book Your Booth Here. Valley partners receive a 30% discount on the booth price.
Purchase a ticket: Valley members receive a 30% discount on the ticket prices.

Please contact lucine.flett@ehl.ch to receive your discount code or check SFNV Whatsapp group.

SFNV General Assembly 2026
2026-05-21 | Bern (exact location TBC)
We look forward to welcoming you to our General Assembly on May 21, 2026. Further details will be shared shortly.
Our annual General Assembly is an exclusive gathering dedicated to SFNV partners. It offers a strategic overview of our organisation’s direction, highlights key achievements, and provides space for collective reflection on the year ahead.
We appreciate your continued engagement and look forward to shaping the future together.

Meet The Valley
2026-06-11 10:00 - 11:00 | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85886187446

Meet The Valley
2026-07-07 14:00 - 15:00 | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81322029493

Meet The Valley
2026-08-13 09:00 - 10:00 | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86140790355

Meet The Valley
2026-09-08 13:00 - 14:00 | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89503540217

Meet The Valley
2026-10-08 08:30 - 09:30 | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83393608286

Meet The Valley
2026-11-10 14:00 - 15:00 | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81668532739

Meet The Valley
2026-12-10 10:00 - 11:00 | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84580142893
