Empowering Switzerland for the future by enabling efficient, responsible, and impactful AI adoption across industries.
The AI market is growing rapidly – China, the USA and the EU are investing heavily to remain technology leaders.
With top universities and a strong capital market, Switzerland is ideally placed to play a leading role in AI.
As a central platform, alpina networks the Swiss AI players, creates synergies and strengthens the visibility of the location.
By the end of 2027, Switzerland shall be recognised as the gold standard for AI adoption — a thriving ecosystem where innovation, collaboration, and responsible deployment of AI set a global benchmark. To achieve this, we are driving impact across three strategic pillars:
Empower 100 Swiss AI start-ups through our community, each with at least one million Swiss francs in funding — catalysing bold ideas and global competitiveness.
Establish a dynamic job market with at least 1,000 open positions for AI practitioners — a clear signal of Switzerland's demand and readiness for top-tier talent.
Build an inclusive and powerful foundation with:
Together, these goals position Switzerland not only as a leader in AI, but as a model for how nations can responsibly and ambitiously embrace the future.
In the global competition, alpina unites Swiss AI expertise – from industry, research, and politics – for a shared, responsible future. As an umbrella organization, we foster innovation, connect talents, and strengthen Switzerland as a global leader for ethical and sustainable AI.
alpina positions Switzerland as a pioneer for responsible AI.
alpina provides AI startups, researchers, and companies access to capital, infrastructure, and know-how.
alpina strengthens the next generation of AI by promoting education, research, SMEs, and large enterprises.
We bridge the gap between investors and AI innovators for the funding of promising projects and optimal framework conditions.
We actively support educational initiatives, nurture emerging talent, and facilitate the networking of skilled professionals with industry.
We provide a robust ecosystem that connects local hubs with global networks while creating favorable political and technological conditions.
Positioning Switzerland as a global leader in AI innovation and development.
Driving economic growth through AI adoption and the creation of new businesses.
Contributing to the global advancement of AI through research, development, and collaboration.
Gain access to resources, events, and networking opportunities within the ALPINA network.
Collaborate with ALPINA to drive AI innovation and contribute to the ecosystem.
Join the movement to empower Switzerland as a global leader in AI.
ALPINA, the Alpine Intelligence Network and Alliance, is an open ecosystem, uniting industry leaders, startups, investors, educators, and alliances to drive AI innovation in Switzerland and beyond. By becoming a member, you gain access to a collaborative ecosystem where AI expertise, funding, research, and cutting-edge applications come together.
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