| | | | News from Swissnex in Japan February 2025
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Welcome to the new issue of our newsletter! A new year brings new opportunities, and we’re thrilled to share the latest updates from Swissnex in Japan. Last month, we reached an exciting milestone with the announcement of the first exhibitors for the “Augmented Human” chapter of the Swiss Pavilion program at Expo 2025, showcasing Swiss innovation at its best. In this edition, explore our recent and upcoming activities in art-science, academic collaborations, and innovation. With Expo 2025 drawing closer, the coming months promise to be inspiring and full of discovery. We look forward to sharing this journey with you!
| | Michaela Malenchini, Swissnex Project Manager @ Swiss Pavilion
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Switzerland will showcase over 25 cutting-edge projects from Swiss universities, research institutes, start-ups, and businesses during Expo 2025. From April 13 to June 10, the first chapter, Augmented Human, will invite visitors to explore pioneering advancements in Swiss research and innovation, envisioning a future where technology enhances humanity. It will introduce a selection of groundbreaking projects, including in space and food technologies, and feature remarkable creations such as wearable, ingestible, and extensible robots, along with an interactive mirror that offers a unique reflection of oneself—to name a few. | | | | | | | |
nexCafé #11: Robots, AI, and Sustainable Construction |
This event will discuss society's expectations on construction industries, which are at a turning point due to the increasing need for sustainable, safe, and cost-efficient building. | |
Swiss Smart Energy Pitch Apéro | Ahead of the Smart Energy Week in Tokyo, this event spotlight innovative Swiss startups in the renewable energy field. Come meet the founders and explore potential collaborations.
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Swiss Alumni Sakura – Special Expo 2025 |
We warmly invite the Swiss Alumni community. in Japan to join us for a special edition of the Swiss Alumni Sakura, taking place just ahead of the much-anticipated Expo 2025, Osaka! | | | | | | | | Swissnex Window #2: Green Open Food Evolution | This temporary exhibition offered a profound exploration of algae's potential in addressing global challenges amid the climate and energy crisis with Swiss artist Maya Minder.
| | Future of Mobility – Eco-Friendly Regional Mobility |
Swiss and Japanese experts discussed the transition to sustainable mobility, exploring key trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the sector. | |
Opening of Swissnex Window #3
| The SAY Swiss Architecture Yearbook's traveling exhibition, showcasing Switzerland’s first national architecture yearbook, opened in the Swissnew Window. The exhibition runs until February 21 in Osaka. | | | | | | | | Prof. Thomas Sauter-Serves, ZHAW | |
Dr. Urs Frey, CEO and Co-Founder, MaxWell Biosystems | | | | | | | |
The gateway to Expo 2025, Yumeshima Station on the Osaka Metro Chuo Line, opened on January 19. When you exit the station and go up the stairs, the East Gate of the Expo site will unfold before your eyes. From the moment you step off the train, the station’s futuristic atmosphere will make you feel Expo 2025, doubling your excitement! | | | | | | | | A Powerful Research Centrifuge | ETH Zurich has inaugurated Europe’s largest capacity research centrifuge. Researchers can now study the effects of natural forces on buildings and civil engineering structures to reduce carbon footprint and retrofit costs while ensuring seismic safety. | | Biodegradable Fungal Batteries |
Empa has developed a biodegradable 3D-printed fungal battery. It can power sensors in agriculture and remote research when activated onsite by adding water and nutrients. This breakthrough highlights the potential of fungi in materials science. | | Cryo-Microscopy For Food Security |
Researchers at EPFL and UNIL have achieved chemical imaging of biological tissues at a resolution of 100 nm. This study deepens our understanding of plant resilience and adaptation to environmental threats like heavy metal pollution and microbial attacks. | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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