technology for society

As the most important network of experts for the engineering sciences in Switzerland, our goal is to further enhance Switzerland’s leading position in this field, and to help ensure that findings are translated into technologies and innovations for the benefit of the economy and society.

Gesundheit für Mensch und Unternehmen

Date: Tuesday, 11. November 2025 16:00

Location: Luma Westbau & schwarzescafé, Limmatstrasse 270, 8005 Zürich

Food German

MINT Young Talent Barometer 2025 - Your opinion counts

Technology education 26-09-25

Discover the new Technology Outlook 2025 here

Foresight 12-09-25

Our next events

TecDay & TecNight Frauenfeld

Thursday, 06. November 2025 | 18:00

Kantonsschule Frauenfeld

TecDays | TecNights | Technology education

German

Beyond-i Forum 2025

Tuesday, 11. November 2025 | 13:00

Forum St. Peter, St. Peterstrasse 19 8001 Zürich | Zürich

Artificial Intelligence

German | English

Finanz und Wirtschaft Forum

Gesundheit für Mensch und Unternehmen

Tuesday, 11. November 2025 | 16:00

Luma Westbau & schwarzescafé, Limmatstrasse 270, 8005 Zürich | Zürich

Food

German

SATW

Women in Engineering: Screw Perfection – Why I Chose Courage over Certainty

Wednesday, 19. November 2025 | 18:00

Supercomputing Systems AG, Technoparkstrasse 1, 8005 Zürich | Zürich

Technology education

English

SCS

TecDay Lugano 3

Friday, 21. November 2025 | 08:30

Liceo cantonale di Lugano 3

TecDays | Technology education

TecDay Hohe Promenade

Friday, 28. November 2025 | 09:00

Kantonsschule Hohe Promenade Zürich

TecDays | Technology education

Next-gen single-cell omics workshop

Friday, 05. December 2025 | 09:00

Hôtel Aquatis, Route de Berne 148, 1010 Lausanne | Waadt

Further topics

English

CSEM

11. F&E Konferenz – Gemeinsam Innovation gestalten

Thursday, 29. January 2026 | 13:00

ETH Zürich (Campus Hönggerberg) | Zürich

Digitalisation | Artificial Intelligence | Further topics

Swissmem

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News

Four outstanding female researchers receive the "Swiss L'Oréal - UNESCO For Women in Science 2025" award

Swiss TecLadies Swiss TecLadies Technology education 29-10-25

Technology Outlook 2025: What skilled labour the Swiss economy needs

SATW Foresight 29-10-25

Cyber security is losing priority in Swiss SMEs

Cybersecurity 29-10-25

From hearing aid to health coach in the ear

SATW Further topics 27-10-25

Green technologies in Swiss mountain regions

Energy and environment Energy and environment Foresight 24-10-25

When digitalisation becomes invisible: What the Technology Outlook reveals about the future of the Swiss economy

Digital World Digitalisation Foresight 24-10-25

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Our latest publications

Technology transfer in Switzerland: cooperation between universities of applied sciences and industry

How can knowledge be successfully transferred from research to practice? Universities of applied sciences play a central role in transferring new technologies into marketable...

SME cyber security 2025: IT security in Swiss SMEs and IT service providers

Visualisation of IT security requirements in companies

The SME Cybersecurity 2025 study analyses how well prepared small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and IT service providers in Switzerland are for cyber risks. The results show:...

Green tech: opportunities for the canton of Grisons

Discover the new Technology Outlook 2025 here

Digital Trust pilot study

Why trust is becoming a decisive factor in the success of digital offerings.

Ready for your professional adventure in the fresh air?

Would you like to experience technology not only in the office, in the workshop and on the screen, but also outside in the real world? In this magazine, we present exciting...

CO₂ as a resource: opportunities for industrial defossilisation

In order to achieve Switzerland's climate targets, unavoidable emissions must not only be reduced but also utilised in a targeted manner - for example through Carbon Capture and...

Swiss STEM promotion is reaching its limits - real change requires a systemic approach

Abstract silhouettes of women on a green background

STEM promotion in Switzerland can only be fully effective if it is approached more strategically and broadly and is accompanied by progress in gender equality. This is shown by a...

High-tech to wear - How technology is changing our fabrics

What do space suits, light-up clothes and medical implants have in common? They are all made of textiles - but not just any textiles. The latest issue of Technoscope shows that...

Panorama 2024

How will we feed 10 million people in Switzerland – and 10 billion worldwide? SATW made food security its theme for 2024. One thing became clear: only with bold technologies,...

Orientation AI: Challenges and opportunities for Swiss SMEs

Artificial intelligence (AI) has long been part of everyday business life - even for Swiss SMEs. However, the path to actual application is often fraught with uncertainty. A new...

Cybersecurity - Security on the Internet

The internet connects us to the entire world, offering exciting possibilities but also significant risks. The latest issue of Technoscope takes a closer look at cybersecurity and...

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