Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs)


Achieve more visibility with the audiences you want and establish partnerships with industry leaders


MarketCONNECT

An Easy Way to Partner With Industry Leaders

CONNECT Switzerland’s MarketCONNECT partnering platform gives emerging technology and innovative companies the opportunity to initiate and develop strategic relationships with large multi-national corporations who are searching for new technologies and products, all at no cost*.

How it Works



Create Profile

Give a quick overview of who you are and your innovation. Start receiving relevant Innovation Challenge opportunities or direct contact from Industry Leaders.


Apply

Engage directly with Industry Leaders who contact you for more information or meetings. Review available Innovation Challenges and apply to the ones that fit your innovation.


Meet

The large corporation decides whom to meet. If selected, have a private meeting with top executives to discuss your proposed deal.


Deal

CONNECT Switzerland will follow up with both the large corporation and you to see how we can help move things forward.

Why Participate


Get Results

Meet privately with the right people at large corporations and have the time to explore how to work together.


Free

It’s completely free for applicants affiliated with an eligible support organization*. No hidden costs or fees.


We Work Hard for You

We market the industries and large corporations that are relevant to the most participants.


Easy to Use

It’s quick and simple to set up a profile and apply to Innovation Challenges.


You Control Your Profile

Publish multiple profiles showing different innovations or targeting different industries. Modify your profiles at any time to keep them relevant to current industry trends and to show your progress.


Neutral and Unbiased

The large corporations decide who to meet. We treat all applicants equally.



*Applicants must be affiliated with an eligible support organization, which includes universities, technology parks, incubators, industry associations and government agencies, in order to participate in this program at no cost. Click on the Participate Now button above to check eligibility and to register.


Internationalization and Market Research

CONNECT Switzerland provides business development services focused around our core strength of internationalization of SMEs through new market entry and strategic partnerships. We make it easier for SMEs to:


Identify and prioritize market opportunities for new technologies and products based on application, industry and geography


Assess viability of market entry, including interviews with potential customers and partners


Develop Market Launch plan, including initial sales leads development and strategic partnering


Initiate business development activities in selected markets


For more information, please contact Jerome Jaminet directly at jjaminet@connectswitzerland.ch, +41 76 441 97 70, or use this contact form and we will get back to you shortly.