Greece and Switzerland Convene at ETH Zurich to Build a Bilateral Innovation Corridor

Switzerland, ranked the world’s most innovative economy for 15 consecutive years with over $10 trillion in assets under management, is joining forces with Greece, one of Europe’s top-performing economies and fastest-growing startup hubs. Select leaders from both ecosystems are gathering at ETH Zurich for an exclusive, closed-door strategic exchange centered on one question: Where can greater connectivity between Switzerland and Greece create real value?

Held inside the historic halls of Europe’s leading technology university, the Exchange is intentionally limited to approximately 50 senior participants—large enough to matter, yet intimate enough to yield concrete outcomes. Personally hosted and opened by an ETH Vice President, the gathering brings together prominent tech investors, leading VCs, ETH innovation leaders, and proven founders from companies across various stages of growth.

The working sessions target three key pillars:

• Cross-Border Co-Investments: Unlocking Swiss institutional capital and angel syndicates for high-growth Greek enterprises, while giving Swiss investors direct access to top regional scale-ups.

• Deep Tech Commercialization: Connecting ETH Zurich’s world-class research and spin-out infrastructure with Greece’s dense scientific and engineering talent.

• Bilateral Market Expansion: Creating clear pathways for Greek scale-ups entering DACH markets and Swiss tech ventures establishing operational hubs in Southeastern Europe.

The initiative is supported on the Greek side by Startup Greece, driving global bridges for domestic innovation. Swiss ecosystem support is led by SICTIC (Swiss ICT Investor Club), SECA (Swiss Private Equity & Corporate Finance Association), and Deep Tech Nation Switzerland.

By aligning Swiss capital depth and deep-tech prestige with Greek entrepreneurial dynamism, this exchange marks a decisive first step toward a permanent, high-trust corridor that delivers tangible economic impact.