Sustainable Switzerland: Investment Promotion + Innovation
Sustainable growth and innovation are key factors for Switzerland’s long-term attractiveness as a location for business and investment.
S-GE contributes by connecting international companies and investors with Switzerland’s strong innovation ecosystem and by supporting opportunities that align with future needs and sustainability-related market developments.
This page provides an overview of how we work with ecosystem partners, how we approach the identification of relevant companies and solutions, and how sustainability considerations can be integrated into engagement and assessment processes.
Sustainable business location focus
In investment promotion, S-GE focuses on attracting global innovation leaders and supporting settlement projects that strengthen Switzerland as a sustainable business and innovation location. Companies with sustainable business models often bring progressive practices and contribute to the development of sustainable technologies and knowledge exchange with Swiss industry.
Target company scouting and engagement
We actively look for foreign companies that can contribute to Switzerland’s long term positioning in innovation and sustainability. The work typically combines targeted identification, qualification with partners, and structured support so interested companies can connect efficiently with the relevant regional and thematic ecosystems in Switzerland.
Sustainability screening and project review
Sustainability considerations are integrated into how S-GE reviews interested companies and projects. This includes ESG risk screening using the Swiss database RepRisk and assessing settlement projects with a dedicated evaluation grid, helping address sustainability related risks early and support responsible project development.
Collaboration with cantons and the innovation ecosystem
Investment promotion is most effective when it is aligned with the broader ecosystem. S-GE works with cantons and relevant partners to connect companies with the right stakeholders, strengthen knowledge exchange, and enable collaboration that supports sustainable innovation.