Swissnex
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Swissnex is a network of technology counselors run by the Swiss State Secretariat for Education and Research (SER) in cooperation with the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA).
The SER currently handles four locations (embassies): Boston (2000), San Francisco (2003), Singapore (2004), China (2007) and India (2011).
Initially the main funder of swissnex, the SER used to cover most of the start-up, running and core project costs. Since 2003, the network has relied on public and private funding (one-third SER, two-thirds from other sources). swissnex is now dedicated to expanding the group of sponsors and donors willing to support services, activities and events.
SER also maintains and develops a worldwide network of science & technology counselors (STC) sharing swissnex mission. For the moment, twelve STC work at selected Swiss Embassies.
The SER currently handles four locations (embassies): Boston (2000), San Francisco (2003), Singapore (2004), China (2007) and India (2011).
Initially the main funder of swissnex, the SER used to cover most of the start-up, running and core project costs. Since 2003, the network has relied on public and private funding (one-third SER, two-thirds from other sources). swissnex is now dedicated to expanding the group of sponsors and donors willing to support services, activities and events.
SER also maintains and develops a worldwide network of science & technology counselors (STC) sharing swissnex mission. For the moment, twelve STC work at selected Swiss Embassies.
Criticism
Recognized among politicians and administrators, the network is very present on the front of politics and technology cooperation. Its implication for the Swiss economy and research are however so far unclear compared to the costs of such a network. The choice for the locations of swissnex embassies is questionnable: Europe seems to be forgotten.See also
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