Global Innovation Summit 2025

1–2 Apr 2025 | HANNOVER MESSE, Germany

Marc Pauchard

Head of Knowledge Transfer and International Collaboration

Innosuisse - Swiss Innovation Agency

Bern, Switzerland

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At Innosuisse, the Swiss Innovation Agency, we are dedicated to fostering innovation in Switzerland by supporting startups and established companies alike. Our mission is to promote science-based innovation and drive collaboration between businesses and research institutions. Through our various funding programs, training initiatives, and networks, we empower organizations to turn their innovative ideas into marketable products and services. Together, we are creating a thriving ecosystem that encourages creativity, economic growth, and sustainable development in the Swiss landscape.
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About me

Since 2018 Dr. Marc Pauchard is head of the division Knowledge Transfer & International Collaboration of Innosuisse and member of its Executive Committee.

He acts as High Level Representative of Switzerland and executive board member in Eureka and is member of the steering committee of Swisscore.

He studied Chemistry at the University of Fribourg, received his PhD from the University of Berne and pursued his research career in the US in the group of Nobel Laureate Prof. Alan J. Heeger at the University of California Santa Barbara.

He was research section leader at a Swiss company until 2008 and then became associate director at the internationally leading competence center for soft nanomaterials, the Adolphe Merkle Institute.

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Speaker sessions (3)

Tuesday, 1 April 2025

09:45 - 10:30

Eureka Academy: Introduction to Eureka

Location:Eureka Academy - Room 17

How to innovate beyond borders with Eureka. 

Wednesday, 2 April 2025

16:30 - 17:00

GIS2025 Closing Ceremony

Location:Plenary - Room 2

GIS Closing Ceremony

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