Pioneering future-proof
food systems. Together.
We unite the Swiss food ecosystem to build on Switzerland’s strengths as a food nation.
What we do
We collaborate to
co-create, innovate
and shape the
future of food.
Who we are
We’re a network of Swiss food innovators – from universities, large enterprises, innovation accelerators and investors to government bodies, SMEs and startups. We’re committed to reshaping food systems to drive better human and planetary health.
Our strategic pillars
Networking & knowledge sharing
We connect and unite Swiss innovators through our events and communication channels.
Impact
Platform projects
We bring Valley partners together to co-create projects that shape the future of food.
Innovation infrastructure
We develop the resources that Valley partners need to grow and have impact.
Find out more
- Switzerland as a cultured food nation
- Valley job platform
- FoodTech Investor Deal Flow
- Facilities platform (coming soon)
Global
impact
We collaborate with global partners to share Swiss food innovation on the global stage.
Find out more
- Annual “Walking the Valley” event for international startups
Stories from our ecosystem
Planted launches first-of-its-kind fermented steak and expands production
Valley partner Planted, the Swiss FoodTech trailblazer for clean label plant-based meats, has launched its latest culinary innovation: the planted.steak, a game-changing fermented steak from plants that is already available across numerous foodservice outlets in...
The Valley joins forces with SGE to showcase Switzerland as a global hub for food and nutrition innovation
Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley (SFNV), a network of 140+ Swiss food innovators, has signed a strategic partnership with Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE), the official Swiss organisation for export and investment promotion, with offices in more than 30...
IWD 2024: Investing in women, inspiring inclusion
Just as in other countries around the world, female founders in Switzerland continue to be underrepresented and typically receive less funding than their male counterparts - even when research suggests that companies founded or co-founded by women tend to outperform...
Upcoming events
- 21 March | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Meet the Valley
- 25 March | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Partners’ Quarterly Meet Up Q1
- 15 April | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Food Systems 4.0: how can AI ensure food security for 10 billion people?
Join us
Based in Switzerland?
Companies listed in the Swiss Commercial Registry are welcome to apply to become part of our growing network.
Based
abroad?
Organizations that are not yet active in Switzerland can become a Friend of the Valley and receive early-bird invites and tailored updates.