BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Switzerland Innovation Park Ost - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Switzerland Innovation Park Ost X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/ X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Switzerland Innovation Park Ost REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Zurich BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240227T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240227T183000 DTSTAMP:20260919T044351 CREATED:20240105T143813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T185640Z UID:10000194-1709053200-1709058600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Smart Factory: Data Analytics DESCRIPTION:HOW TO EXPLOIT THE POTENTIAL IN PRODUCTION USING DATA ANALYSIS\n \nData analysis is essential in companies as it enables data-driven decision making. \nBy systematically analyzing their data\, companies can make informed decisions and improve their performance. Data analysis helps companies increase their operational efficiency while reducing costs. By optimizing processes and resource utilization based on data\, companies can reduce waste and increase productivity. \n \n To the registration\n \n \nImmerse yourself in the future of the manufacturing industry! Our impulse event “Increasing potential with data manufacturing analytics” offers manufacturing companies an insight into innovative solutions for data utilization. \nIt is already becoming apparent that data analytics is reshaping the landscape of manufacturing companies and is developing into a decisive competitive factor. In fact\, manufacturing companies collect a lot of data\, but it is only used and evaluated insufficiently. Despite advances in analytical techniques\, companies are therefore faced with the challenge of fully exploiting the potential of their data. \n\n\n\n \nIn our impulse event we give you an exclusive insight into the latest scientific findings for the manufacturing industry: \n\nExtensive study: We summarize the most important findings from the Manufacturing Data Analytics 2023 study with over 150 participants from the roof space for you.\nSuccessful examples: Learn what differentiates the pioneers in the field of manufacturing data analytics and what advantages this brings.\nCompany contribution: Gain valuable insights that help define a manufacturing data analytics strategy and implementation. \n\n Date / Time \nFebruary 27\, 2024 \n5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m \n Place \nInnovation Park East \nLerchenfeldstrasse 3 \n9014 St.Gallen \n> to the route plan \n partner \nThe event is held in collaboration with the University of St.Gallen . \n Speakers \n \nTanja Koch\, M.Sc. Tanja Koch is responsible for business development at the Swiss manufacturing analytics startup\, EthonAI. After completing her Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at ETH Zurich\, she built up the go-to-market strategy in various startups. \n \nMarcos Padrón Hinrichs\, M.Sc.Marcos heads the Quality Insights research group and is a doctoral student at the Machine Tool Laboratory WZL at RWTH Aachen University. His research focuses on data-driven process optimization and quality assurance during production start-up. He completed his studies in business administration and mechanical engineering at RWTH Aachen University with a master’s degree. \n \nLorenzo PirroneLorenzo Pirrone is a research associate at the Institute of Technology Management at the University of St.Gallen. During his studies as an industrial engineer\, Lorenzo was able to gain numerous experiences abroad and also worked in a lean consultancy for years. After working in the automotive and chemical industries\, he is now doing his doctorate in the field of production management on the topics of lean and digitalization. \nAt this event we will provide an initial insight into the topic. To delve deeper into the topic and work on specific use cases for your own company\, we recommend our training day . \nOnly through efficient and continuous data analysis will your full potential become visible.\nRegistration\n\nThe registration deadline is February 23\, 2024\nThe event will take place with a minimum of 10 participants URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/smart-factory-data-analytics/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/factory-workers-working-together-industrial-metal-production-line-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240304T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240304T130000 DTSTAMP:20260919T044351 CREATED:20240103T103112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T185640Z UID:10000191-1709553600-1709557200@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Startup lunch Rappi DESCRIPTION:That’s what it’s all about\nAt this lunchtime event\, Matthias Kraaz from Windsor.ai will provide input on how he built up his company remotely from Rapperswil without external financing. \nYou can also attend the Startup Lunch in Rappi: \n\nGet to know other founders\nGet to know other people in the startup ecosystem\nExchange of experiences\n\n \n To the registration\n \nThe Startup Space in Rapperswil-Jona is open. Now we want to fill it with life. We meet monthly for a startup lunch. Simple framework\, good people\, clear added value. Depending on your needs\, we will organize additional event formats or focus on technical topics. This is an offer from Startfeld in collaboration with Impulsort . \nA fee of 5.- will be charged. Registration is necessary for organizational reasons. \nThe Startup Lunch in a nutshell\n Date & time \nMarch 4\, 2024 \n12:00 – 1:00 p.m \n Place \nStartup Space RapperswilNeue Jonastrasse 598640 Rapperswil-Jona \n pulse \n \nMatthias Kraaz\, Windsor.ai \nRegistration URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/startup-lunch-rappi-3/ LOCATION:Startup Space Rapperswil\, New Jonastrasse 59\, Rapperswil-Jona\, St. Gallen\, 8640 CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Startup-Lunch-quadrat-40324.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240305T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240305T230000 DTSTAMP:20260919T044351 CREATED:20240206T131628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T152716Z UID:10000224-1709652600-1709679600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Trends in Micro Nano DESCRIPTION:Swiss research is at the forefront of the world in the field of micro and nanotechnologies. Benefit from this know-how! \nDiscover new products and trends\, presented by leading Swiss researchers. Sufficient time is planned for discussions and networking. \nDu stehst vor der grossen Herausforderung\, Teil einer solchen Ausgründung zu sein? Erhalte Tipps und Anregungen von Unternehmer:innen\, die diesen Weg bereits erfolgreich gemeistert haben. Und das an einem Ort\, an dem das Startup-Ökosystem besonders lebendig und erfahren ist. Denn Startfeld ist mit mehr als 15 Jahren Erfahrung nicht nur der regionale Vorreiter\, sondern liefert als Teil des Switzerland Innovation Park Ost auf über 7.000 Quadratmetern Fläche ein exzellentes Startup-Ökosystem. \n\nThe event soon\n\nPresentation from the Swiss MNT NetworkDr. Michel Despont (CSEM)\n‘Connecting Great Minds’: Creating synergies\, promoting innovationBärbel Selm (Switzerland Innovation Park Ost AG)\nMicrotechnical solutions for the life sciencesDr. Yves Mermoud (OST)\nPowerful analysis methods: Confocal Raman spectroscopy and X-ray diffractionDr. Edith Perret (EMPA)\nBiosurveillance: Solutions from sensor integration in microfluidicsDr. Siegfried Graf (CSEM)\nUltra-precision manufacturing – key to micro and nanotechnologyDr. Thomas Liebrich (RhySearch)\n\n\n\n \n \n Date \nFebruary 15\, 2024 \n \n \n Location \nEAST – Eastern Swiss University of Applied SciencesCampus BuchsWerdenbergstrasse 49471 Buchs \n \n \n Teilnehmende \n\n65% Gründende\, Gründer:innen und Studierende\n23% etablierte Unternehmer:innen und Investor:innen\n12% Unterstützende aus Politik und Wissenschaft\n\n \n \n Grobe Agenda \n15.45 Uhr Offizielle Begrüssung16.00 Uhr \n\nBereich für Startups: Wähle zwei von vier Wissenshappen\nBereich für Investor:innen und etablierte Unternehmen:Ein Wissenshappen\, drei Startup-Pitches\n\n18.00 Uhr Nervennahrung19.00 Uhr Keynote20.15 Uhr Pitch for Talents20.30 Uhr Open End Networking \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS MADE THROUGH THE ORGANIZER Swiss MNT Network.\n \n \n For registration URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/trends-in-micro-nano-2/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/StartupLounge36_Titelbild.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240312T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240312T170000 DTSTAMP:20260919T044351 CREATED:20231012T114227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T080909Z UID:10000150-1710230400-1710262800@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Training day: Smart Factory DESCRIPTION:useful information \nagenda \nRegistration \n \nDo you want to increase your company’s productivity and learn from the best? Then our Smart Factory training day is just right for you! \n\n\n\nHere’s why you should take part:\n\nProductivity Improvement : Learn how to optimize your production processes and increase efficiency with digital technologies.\n\nLearn from the best – proven practical examples : Learn from companies that have already successfully implemented the Smart Factory in practice. Discover the latest smart factory technologies and draw from a broad wealth of experience with over 44 analyzed use cases.\n\nFrom concept to implementation : Immerse yourself in the Smart Factory implementation process to plan the next steps of your digitalization journey in a structured manner.\n\nThe event in brief:\n Date Time \nMarch 12\, 2024 \n8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m \n Location \nInnovation Park East \nLerchenfeldstrasse 3 \n9014 St.Gallen \n Course management \n \nProf. Dr. Roman Hänggi \nRoman Hänggi studied engineering and economics. He started his career at Leica and optimized optics production there using lean production. He then implemented lean and digital projects at Bosch\, Hilti and Arbonia. Since 2016 he has been a professor of production management at the OST University of Applied Sciences and supports industrial companies on their way to becoming lean champions and Industry 4.0 winners. \n\n \nDr. Lukas Budde \nLukas Budde is a scientist and entrepreneur\, post-doc at the Institute for Technology Management at the University of St. Gallen and co-founder of Smart Factory Navigator AG. His research focus is on patterns for smart manufacturing and digital platform ecosystems in manufacturing companies. Lukas has supported companies in many digital transformation projects. He is a lecturer for operations management courses and in customer-specific programs at the Executive School of the University of St.Gallen. Since 2018 he has also been managing director of INOS\, the largest regional innovation network for SMEs in Switzerland. \n \n For registration\n \nagenda\n Morning \n\n\n\n\n09.00 – 09.30 \n\n\nIntroduction and Overview : \nIndustry 4.0\, use cases and the importance of data \n\n\nProf. Dr. Roman Hänggi & Dr. Lukas Budde \n\n\n\n\n09.30 – 10.00 \n\n\nThe Smart Factory Navigator: \nIntroduction to the model and use case framework with the 44 use cases \n\n\nDr. Lukas Budde \n\n\n\n\n10.00 – 10.30 \n\n\nGroup work part 1: \nWorking with the Smart Factory Framework \n\n\nAll \n\n\n\n\n10.30 – 10.45 \n\n\nBreak \n\n \n\n\n\n10.45 – 11.30 \n\n\nThe Smart Factory Navigator: \nIntroduction to the implementation process \n\n\nProf. Dr. Roman Hänggi \n\n\n\n\n11.30 – 12.30 \n\n\nGroup work part 2: \nHow do I identify the “right” use cases? \n\n\nAll \n\n\n\n\n12.30 – 13.30 \n\n\nlunch break \nFood is provided. \n\n \n\n\n\n Afternoon \n\n\n\n\n13.30 – 14.15 \n\n\nManagement of many dependencies: \nHow do I keep an overview? \n\n\nDr. Lukas Budde \n\n\n\n\n14.15 – 15.15 \n\n\nGroup work part 3: \nBuilding a roadmap in the framework \n\n\nAll \n\n\n\n\n15.15 – 15.30 \n\n\nBreak \n\n \n\n\n\n15.30 – 16.00 \n\n\nImplementation: \nConcrete use cases and implementation in the company \n\n\nProf. Dr. Roman Hänggi \n\n\n\n\n16.00 – 17.00 \n\n\nGroup work part 4: \nConcrete a selected use case \n\n\nAll \n\n\n\n \n\nWrap up & finish \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration:\n\nPlease register for the training day using the form below\nMeals are included in the ticket price\nThe number of participants is limited\nThe training day will only take place if there are 5 registrations\nThe registration deadline is Thursday\, March 7\, 2024\nThe registration will take place over the German Website URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/training-day-smart-factory/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Beitragsbild_Trainingstag_Smart-Factory-Navigator.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240314 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240316 DTSTAMP:20260919T044351 CREATED:20240222T135804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T185640Z UID:10000234-1710374400-1710547199@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Cross Border Innovation DESCRIPTION:This event is organized by our partners Farner and Darwin’s Circle. \n \nIn March\, Bregenz (AUT) will be the center of attention for innovation enthusiasts! \nThe Cross Border Innovation Conference aims to promote the economic strength and sustainable development of the DACHL region through innovation. The event brings together leading minds from business\, science\, politics and society to discuss digital challenges and solutions. \n \n To the website\n \nProgram: \nThe conference offers dialogs with decision makers and leading thinkers. With keynotes\, panels and breakout sessions on topics such as the impact of new technologies on business and the role of AI in sport\, the agenda is designed to promote innovative leadership and international collaboration. \n \n To the program\n \nSpeaker: \nA broad spectrum of different\, highly qualified speakers makes the Cross Border Innovation Conference so unique. Some of the highlights are \n\nDamir Bogdan explains how tomorrow’s technologies will affect today’s economy.\nUrsula Soritsch-Renier uses the construction industry as an example to show why digitalization does not always have to mean success.\nThe keynote speech “Pandora’s Box” by an anonymous hacker will bring a few more surprises towards the end of the event.\n\n \n View all speakers\n \nYou can secure a ticket directly via the organizer’s website.\n \n Buy ticket URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/how-to-increase-your-chances-with-investors-2/ LOCATION:Bregez Festival Hall\, Place d. Wr. Symphony Orchestra 1\, Bregenz\, 6900\, Österreich CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Cross-Border-Innovation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240314T111500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240314T120000 DTSTAMP:20260919T044351 CREATED:20240129T103233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T082537Z UID:10000203-1710414900-1710417600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Service provider lunch: term sheet negotiation DESCRIPTION:That’s what it’s about\nAt this service provider lunch you will receive legal tips for a successful basis for your financing round \n \n For registration\n \nAt the service provider lunches\, Startfeld service providers talk about their experiences. At this event \, Wenger Vieli will provide you with valuable insights and give you important tips in just 30 minutes that you can immediately implement in your startup. During the lunch that follows\, open questions can be discussed and in-depth conversations can be held. \nThe service provider lunches are free of charge. Registration is still necessary. \nTHE SERVICE PROVIDER LUNCH IN BRIEF\n \n \n Date \nMarch 14\, 2024 \n \n \n Location \nInnovation Park East \nLerchenfeldstrasse 3 \n9014 St.Gallen \n \n \n Speakers \n \nMichelle Wiki \n\n \nKevin Vanderheer \nREGISTRATION URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/service-provider-lunch-accounting-fiduciary-services-2/ CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Dienstleisterlunch_Pizza-Beitragsbild-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240325T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240325T193000 DTSTAMP:20260919T044351 CREATED:20240207T094202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T102335Z UID:10000222-1711387800-1711395000@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Invest successfully in startups DESCRIPTION:This evening offers the perfect opportunity for investors! From the two investment luminaries Cornelia Gut-Villa and Thomas Dübendorfer you will learn how to recognize hidden champions and diversify your portfolio. Other questions such as… \n\nHow do I organize a successful participation?\nHow do I evaluate a startup and conduct due diligence? \nWhat added value do business angel clubs bring?\n\n… will be answered this evening \n \n For registration\n \nImprove your investor skills at our education seminar. This means you are prepared for innovative startups with groundbreaking innovations! \nTHE SERVICE PROVIDER LUNCH COMING SOON\n \n \n Date Time \nMarch 25\, 2024 \n5.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.\, followed by an aperitif \n \n \n Location \nInnovation Park East \nLerchenfeldstrasse 3 \n9014 St.Gallen \n> To the route map \nSpeakers\n \n \nDr. oec. publ. Cornelia Gut-Villa hat an der Universität Zürich studiert und verfügt über 20 Jahre Erfahrung im Banking\, Strategie Beratung und Startup Coaching. Sie ist u.a. Geschäftsführerin der Stiftung Startfeld\, welche Jungunternehmer in der Seed-Phase finanziert. Weiter ist Sie im Board von SICTIC\, das mit über 300 Investor:innen der grösste und aktivste Investorenclub der Schweiz ist. SICTIC gilt als erste Anlaufstelle für early-stage Technologie Startups\, die in der Schweiz domiziliert sind und eine Anschubfinanzierung durch «smart money» suchen. \n \n \nNeun Unternehmen hat Thomas Dübendorfer schon (mit)gegründet. Einige davon mit Erfolg verkauft: Die Community-App Spontacts ging 2012 an Scout24\, die Banking-Analytics-Plattform Contovista 2017 an die Aduno Gruppe. Seit 2014 verhilft er als Gründer und Präsident von SICTIC anderen Startup Gründern zu Geld – und damit zu einer echten Chance. \nREGISTRATION URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/service-provider-lunch-accounting-fiduciary-services-3/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For investors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Erfolgreich-in-Start-ups-investieren.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240327T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240327T200000 DTSTAMP:20260919T044351 CREATED:20240221T162318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T185641Z UID:10000233-1711562400-1711569600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:How to increase your chances with investors DESCRIPTION:Based on scientific research\, this workshop dives into unconscious biases\, their impact on funding decisions and shows you how to gain skills to tackle biases and present your ideas effectively. \n \n Sea flyer\n \nYou’ll learn how to: \n\nidentify biases in fundraising.\nreframe pitches for fairness.\nboost your funding potential.\n\n \n Find out more\n \n Date & Time \nMarch 27\, 2024 \n18.00 – 20.00 \n Place \nStarting field | Switzerland Innovation Park East \nLerchenfeldstrasse 3 \n9014 St.Gallen \n Registration \n> To register \nPlease register on the organizer’s website\n \n register URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/how-to-increase-your-chances-with-investors/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/How-to-increase-your-chances-with-investors.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240402T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240402T130000 DTSTAMP:20260919T044351 CREATED:20240103T103443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T150337Z UID:10000193-1712059200-1712062800@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Startup lunch Rappi DESCRIPTION:That’s what it’s about\n\nGet to know other founders\nGet to know other people in the startup ecosystem\nExchange of experiences\n\n \n Zur Anmeldung\n \nThe Startup Space in Rapperswil-Jona is open. Now we want to fill it with life. We meet monthly for a startup lunch. Simple framework\, good people\, clear added value. Depending on your needs\, we will organize additional event formats or focus on technical topics. This is an offer from Startfeld in collaboration with Impulsort . \nA fee of 5.- will be charged. Registration is necessary for organizational reasons. \nThe STartup lunch coming soon\n Date Time \nApril 2\, 2024 \n12:00 – 1:00 p.m \n Location \nStartup Space RapperswilNew Jonastrasse 598640 Rapperswil-Jona \nRegistration URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/startup-lunch-rappi-4/ LOCATION:Startup Space Rapperswil\, New Jonastrasse 59\, Rapperswil-Jona\, St. Gallen\, 8640 CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Startup-Lunch-quadrat-20424.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240404T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240404T180000 DTSTAMP:20260919T044351 CREATED:20231114T122314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T093838Z UID:10000168-1712246400-1712253600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Beer at 4! DESCRIPTION:That’s what it’s about\nMeet interesting people\, exchange ideas about innovations and enjoy a cold beer\, a bratwurst and a Bürli. \n \n come over\n \n“Beer at 4!” is a casual networking event for tenants & co-workers and anyone interested who would like to exchange ideas over a cold beer and get to know each other better. The beer at 4! takes place once a quarter\, on the last Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/beer-at-4-april/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For investors,For SMEs,For startups,For those interested in innovation,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Beitragsbild-Bier-um-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240415T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240415T160000 DTSTAMP:20260919T044351 CREATED:20240301T145508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T094443Z UID:10000197-1713180600-1713196800@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:HUBER+SUHNER Photonics in Space Workshop DESCRIPTION:As an innovation partner of HUBER+SUHNER\, we are pleased to draw your attention to the “Photonics in Space” workshop. \nThe space industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation\, with a projected 10\,000 active satellites orbiting Earth by the end of 2023. This dynamic shift\, combined with advancements in rocket technology\, opens up unprecedented business opportunities. \nHUBER+SUHNER cordially invites those interested in technology to a constructive discussion in this “Photonics in Space Workshop”. \nWhy Attend? \n\nExplore the potential of photonics technology in the booming space market.\nConnect with industry leaders and key players.\nFoster collaborative partnerships to capitalize on space flight business opportunities.\n\nLet’s forge strategic alliances together and shape the future of the space market together. \nDate & Time \nApril 15\, 2024 \n11:30 – 16:00 \nPlace \nHUBER+SUHNER AG \nDegersheimerstrasse 14 \n9100 Herisau AR \nRegistration \nThe number of participants is limited to 40. \n> To register \nPlease register with the organizer HUBER+SUHNER.\n \nTo register URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/huber-suhner/ CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For those interested in innovation,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Photonics-in-Space-Workshop-by-HUBERSUHNER.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240415T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240415T160000 DTSTAMP:20260919T044351 CREATED:20240404T053334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T095100Z UID:10000256-1713180600-1713196800@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Trends in Micro Nano DESCRIPTION:Swiss research is at the forefront of the world in the field of micro and nanotechnologies. \nBenefit from this know-how!\nDiscover new products and trends\, presented by leading Swiss researchers. \nSufficient time is planned for discussions and networking. \nIn program\n\nDr. Michel Despont (CSEM): Presentation from the Swiss MNT Network\nBärbel Selm (Switzerland Innovation Park Ost AG): ‘Connecting Great Minds’: Creating synergies\, promoting innovation\nDr. Yves Mermoud (OST): Microtechnical solutions for the life sciences\nDr. Edith Perret (EMPA): Powerful analysis methods: Confocal Raman spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction\nDr. Siegfried Graf (CSEM): Biomonitoring: Solutions from sensor integration in microfluidics\nDr. Thomas Liebrich (RhySearch): Ultra-precision manufacturing – key to micro- and nanotechnology\n\nDate\nFebruary 15\, 2024 \nLocation\nEAST – Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences\, Campus Buchs\nWerdenbergstrasse 4\n9471 Buchs \nREGISTRATION\nRegistration takes place via the organizer Swiss MNT Network . URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/trends-in-micro-nano-4/ CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For those interested in innovation,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Photonics-in-Space-Workshop-by-HUBERSUHNER.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240418T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240418T163000 DTSTAMP:20260919T044351 CREATED:20240403T143050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T191407Z UID:10000263-1713454200-1713457800@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Smart Factory Live Webinar: The digital database as a foundation for AI use cases DESCRIPTION:In cooperation with the University of St. Gallen\, Swisscom and the Smart Factory Navigator\, Switzerland Innovation Park East cordially invites you to the webinar “The digital database as a foundation for AI use cases”. Join us for this second online live event! \nagenda\n\nResearch Insights: Smart Factory NavigatorDr. Lukas Budde\, Post-Doc\, Institute for Technology Management\, HSG\nPractical case: The digital database as the foundation for the smart factoryHanspeter Groth\, Head Manufacturing Industries\, Swisscom\nDigital platform: Get a live demo of the Smart Factory Navigator platformAdrian Rüedy\, CEO SFN AG\ndiscussion\n\n Date & time \nThursday\, April 18\, 2024 \n3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m \n Place \nOn-line \n Registration \nTo the registration \nAnyone interested can register on the platform free of charge in advance of the webinar. \n \n To the registration URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/smart-factory-live-webinar-the-digital-database-as-a-foundation-for-ai-use-cases/ CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For those interested in innovation,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/FACTOR1-scaled-e1710769361871.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240418T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240418T203000 DTSTAMP:20260919T044351 CREATED:20240319T141418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T084738Z UID:10000255-1713465000-1713472200@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:DocDrinks DESCRIPTION:Get ready to elevate your entrepreneurial experience as Startfeld\, Empa\, and DocNet join forces to bring you the first joined DocDrinks. \nHighlights\n\nNetworking: Expand your professional network in a vibrant and relaxed setting.\nFree BBQ & Drinks: Indulge in a sumptuous BBQ feast and enjoy complimentary beverages.\n\n \n \n Date \nApril 18\, 2024 \n \n \n Time \nStarting 6:30 p.m \n \n \n Venue \nSwitzerland Innovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 39014 St. Gallen \nOrganizers\n \nSwitzerland Innovation Park East \nConnecting industry\, science\, and education to solve global challenges. \n \nDocNet \nThe club for all Ph.Ds and postdoctoral scholars at the University of St. Gallen (HSG). \n \nEmpa \nConducts cutting-edge materials and technology research. \nRSVP\n\nKindly confirm your attendance by April 15\, 2024 to ensure we have enough BBQ and beverages for everyone. URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/docdrinks/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DocDrinks.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240425 DTSTAMP:20260919T044351 CREATED:20240415T141435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T191407Z UID:10000264-1713916800-1714003199@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Thurgau Technology Day 2024 DESCRIPTION:We look forward to being an exhibitor at the Thurgau Technology Day 2024. \n \nThe 22nd Thurgau Technology Day focuses on the importance of digitalization and automation in production processes and their role in the competitiveness of companies. At the event\, participants can see how companies are benefiting from these technological developments. The event offers a platform for networking\, with a trade fair featuring numerous universities\, research institutions and companies. \nTHE Technology Day IN BRIEF\nThe Technology Day is characterized by an extensive program that includes 400 participants from business and science and offers 225 minutes of keynotes and practical impulses. During the breaks\, there will be the opportunity to network and enjoy refreshments at the innovation fair with 72 exhibitors. This combination of specialist presentations and a visit to the trade fair makes the Technology Day an important event for industry insiders and experts. \n Date \nApril 24\, 2024 \n Place \nGeneral Dynamics European Land Systems-Mowag GmbHUnterseestrasse 658280 Kreuzlingen \n Registration \nThe event is fully booked. No more registrations are possible. \n22nd Thurgau Technology Day |\nINNOVATE MANUFACTURING – FUTURE STRATEGIES FOR THE THURGAU PLACE OF WORK\n \n To the website URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/startup-days-3/ LOCATION:General Dynamics European Land Systems-Mowag GmbH\, Unterseestrasse 65\, Kreuzlingen\, 8280\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Thurgauer-Technologieforum_Beitragsbild.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240429 DTSTAMP:20260919T044351 CREATED:20231012T175343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T084208Z UID:10000145-1714089600-1714348799@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Techstars Startup Weekend St.Gallen DESCRIPTION:Click here for the English website ! \nuseful information \nagenda \nSpeakers\, Mentors\,jury \npartner \nRegistration \n \n54 hours to make your startup idea a reality!\nIt doesn’t matter whether you already have a concrete idea or not. The Startup Weekend is the event for everyone who doesn’t want to leave their company founding to chance. Pitch possible ideas\, find your team and build a marketable startup together. Connect with experts and business angels from a wide range of industries and become part of a globally unique community.  \nThe event in brief\nAre you planning to start a business\, are you looking for committed co-founders\, and want helpful input and qualified feedback? Then the St. Gallen Startup Weekend is the right place for you. Even if you don’t have a concrete idea for a start-up yet\, we invite you to the Startup Weekend. \n \n \n Date \n26.04.2024 – 28.04.2024 \nFriday : 18.30 – 23.00 (provisional time) \nSaturday : 8.30 a.m. – 11 p.m. (provisional time) \nSunday : 8.30 am – 8.30 pm (provisional time) \nParticipation on all three dates is required. \n \n \n Location \nInnovation Park East \nLerchenfeldstrasse 3 \n9014 St.Gallen \n \n \n Language \nEnglish \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n For registration\n \nagenda\n \n \n Friday\, 26.04.2024 \n\n\n\n\nTime \n\n\nactivity \n\n\n\n\n17:15 – 17:45 \n\n\nArrival and check-in. Welcome! Get your badge and make yourself comfortable. \n\n\n\n\n17:45 – 18:00 \n\n\nOpening and welcoming of all participants and guests \n\n\n\n\n18:00 – 18:15 \n\n\nKey Note: Marc Mächler \n\n\n\n\n18:30 – 19.15 \n\n\nKey Note: Jean-Claude Biver \n\n\n\n\n19:30 – 20:00 \n\n\nDiscussion of the agenda for the weekend and introduction of the speakers\, coaches and community leaders \n\n\n\n\n20:00 – 21:00 \n\n\nDinner together \n\n\n\n\n21:00 – 21:30 \n\n\nPitching. Convince the audience of your idea to attract people to your team. You only have 60 seconds! \n\n\n\n\n21:30 – 21:45 \n\n\nVote. Participants vote on the best pitches (optional) \n\n\n\n\n21:45 – 22:15 \n\n\nForm teams. The teams form and discuss their ideas \n\n\n\n\n22:15 – 22:30 \n\n\nReview of the day. What are the next steps? \n\n\n\n\n22:30 – open end \n\n\nStart working. This is optional if you are very passionate about it. You can also go to sleep to be ready for Saturday. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Saturday\, 27.04.2024 \n\n\n\n\nTime \n\n\nactivity \n\n\n\n\n8:00- 9:00 \n\n\nBreakfast. Arrive\, enjoy breakfast and coffee \n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:15 \n\n\nWelcome back. Are you all there? Are you ready? \n\n\n\n\n09:15 – 12:00 \n\n\nWork on your idea. \n\n\n\n\n12:00- 13:30 \n\n\nLunch \n\n\n\n\n13:30- 14:00 \n \n\n\nStatus update. Where are you now? Where are you going? What are the next steps for you? \n\n\n\n\n14:00- 18:00 \n \n\n\nMentoring sessions. Get feedback on your start-up idea and work on your idea \n\n\n\n\n18:00- 18:45 \n\n\nWorkshop: tbc \n\n\n\n\n18:45- 20:15 \n\n\nDinner \n\n\n\n\n20:15 – 20:30 \n\n\nPostprocessing. How far have you come? \n\n\n\n\n20:30- open end \n\n\nOptional work \nStart working. This is optional if you are very passionate about it. You can also go to sleep to be ready for Sunday. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Sunday\, 28.04.2024 \n\n\n\n\nTime \n\n\nactivity \n\n\n\n\n8:00 – 9:00 \n\n\nBreakfast. Arrive\, enjoy breakfast and coffee \n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:15 (optional \n\n\nYoga session \nIf you want to start the day with an optional yoga class. \n\n\n\n\n9:15 – 9:30 \n\n\nWelcome back. Are you all there? Are you ready? \n\n\n\n\n9:30 – 12:00 \n\n\nWork on your pitch \n\n\n\n\n12:00 – 12:30 \n\n\nPitch check. Get feedback from the coaches on your pitch \n\n\n\n\n12:30 – 14:00 \n\n\nLunch \n\n\n\n\n14:00 – 14:30 \n\n\nLast chance to incorporate feedback. \n\n\n\n\n14:30 – 16:30 \n\n\nSample. The last few hours of work should be dedicated to perfecting your presentation; the slides must be submitted by 4:30 p.m.! \n\n\n\n\n16:30 – 17:00 \n\n\nBreak & technique check. Get ready. \n\n\n\n\n17:00 – 17:30 \n\n\nKeynote: Melanie Gabriel \n\n\n\n\n17:30 – 19:00 \n\n\nFinal presentation \nShowcase\, watch and celebrate all your hard work over the weekend! \n\n\n\n\n19:00 – 20:30 \n\n\nAwards and dinner together \n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\, Jury & Mentors\nDuring the Startup Weekend\, you and your team will have various experts at your side to support you with advice and assistance. Since we want to ensure that there are suitable specialists on site for you\, it may take a little longer to put together the complete team of experts. However\, we will continue to add to the list. \nMAIN SPEAKER\n \nJean-Claude Biver is one of the few personalities who has undeniably influenced the history of Swiss watchmaking. After the revival of Blancpain – everyone remembers the now legendary slogan «There hasn’t been a Blancpain quartz watch since 1735. And there never will be» – he built the marketing of omega with the development of new and highly successful products and the hiring of prominent brand ambassadors such as Cindy Crawford and James Bond 007. In 2004 he took over Hublot \, which he made an international success. Its strategy of “going where the potential customer is” made Hublot the first luxury brand to enter the world of football. In 2014\, he was appointed President of the LVMH watch division and also headed TAG Heuer and Zenith . In 2023\, he decided to create his own brand together with his son Pierre to share his experience and because “you never retire a passion”. \nSPEAKERS\nFacilitator\n \n \nMarc Mächler ist Vorsteher des Finanzdepartements des Kantons St.Gallen und seit 2016 Mitglied des St.Galler Regierungsrats. Zuvor war er in verschiedenen Funktionen bei der UBS tätig. Mächler studierte Wirtschaftswissenschaften an der Universität St.Gallen. \n \n \nMelanie Gabriel ist Unternehmerin\, Vorstandsmitglied und Angel-Investorin. Sie ist Mitgründerin und ehemalige CMO von Yokoy\, einem von Sequoia unterstützten FinTech- und KI-Unternehmen mit mehr als 200 Mitarbeitenden in sechs europäischen Ländern und Kunden weltweit. Sie ist Vorstandsmitglied von Moodtalk und hat verschiedene Beiratsmandate inne. Melanie hat einen Master-Abschluss in Betriebswirtschaftslehre von der Universität St. Gallen. Sie wurde in die Hall of Fame der 100 Digital Shapers der Schweiz aufgenommen und erhielt den HSG Founder of the Year Award 2023. \n \n \nRéginald Bien-Aimé hat die letzten 10+ Jahre damit verbracht\, Innovatoren und Unternehmer zu unterstützen\, zu beraten\, zu coachen\, herauszufordern und ihnen die Möglichkeit zu geben\, sich selbst zu verwirklichen. In den letzten 6 Jahren war er als Coach und jetzt als Moderator am Startup Weekend beteiligt. Sein Ziel ist es\, dafür zu sorgen\, dass Du an diesem Wochenende etwas zustande bringst und eine unvergessliche Erfahrung machst. \nJURY\n \n \nBettina Hein ist Software Unternehmerin und hat bereits drei erfolgreiche Technologiefirmen gegründet. Sie ist derzeit Gründerin und CEO von juli\, einer App\, die Menschen hilft\, ihre chronischen Krankheiten zu managen. Ausserdem sitzt sie seit 2019 als TV-Löwin\, Business Angel und Investorin in der Jury der Schweizer Ausgabe von «Die Höhle der Löwen». \n \n \nDr. Paul E. Sevinç ist im Kanton St.Gallen aufgewachsen\, wo er nach Lehr- und Wanderjahren in Austin\, Lausanne und Zürich wieder lebt. Er ist der Co-Gründer und vormalige CTO der Doodle AG sowie ein Co-Initiator der Elohna GmbH (nun Teil der bexio AG) und der Ledgy AG. Heute amtet Paul als CTO der Squeng AG und als Verwaltungsrat u.a. der Galledia-Gruppe und des Switzerland Innovation Park Ost. Er entwickelt nach wie vor gerne Software. \n \n \nRoger Thomet ist seit 2014 Mitglied des Stiftungsrates der Stiftung Startfeld und so im ständigen Austausch mit und fasziniert von Startup-Unternehmen. Er hat über 30 Jahre Erfahrung in der Finanzierung von Unternehmen gesammelt (im Banken- und Kapitalmarkt) und kennt die Herausforderungen beim Aufbau von Organisationen. Er leitet seit mehr als 10 Jahren den Markt Deutschschweiz der St. Galler Kantonalbank. Roger ist verheiratet und Vater zweier erwachsener Kinder mit Startup-Affinität. \nMENTORS\n \n \nAndreas Fischler studierte an der HSG\, war Partner bei Namics und baute Frontify als CEO von 2 auf 100 Mitarbeitende auf. Neben popuppiazza.com baut er derzeit weitere neue Startups auf und unterstützt lokale Startups als Angel-Investor. \n \n \nAnna Rosenkranz wurde erstmals während ihres Studiums an der Universität St. Gallen vom Startup-Fieber gepackt\, als sie Teil des START Summit-Teams war. Nachdem sie eine Zeit lang in der Finanz- und Gesundheitsbranche tätig war\, gründete sie 2020 das Schweizer Gesundheits-Startup Health Yourself mit. \n \n \nNach seinem Studium an der HSG arbeitete Dario Bühler acht Jahre lang als Sales & Marketing Manager in der Uhrenbranche. Zunächst für eine weltweit führende Marke von LVMH und anschliessend in einem kleineren Familienbetrieb\, wo er erfolgreich den Aufbau einer Marke leitete. Aktuell befindet sich Dario im zweiten Kapitel seiner Karriere\, wo er einen Business Podcast mit dem Namen «Schweizer Erfolg» betreibt und seine eigene Marketing Recruiting Agentur namens «Digitalmacher» gegründet hat. Neben seiner beruflichen Tätigkeit ist Dario stolzer Vater eines Sohnes und begeistert sich leidenschaftlich für Rennradfahren und Langlauf. \n \n \nMaria Luisa Fuchs – Co-Leiterin des Bereichs Entrepreneurship & Innovation des Prorektorats für Innovation & Qualität der Universität St. Gallen. Unternehmerin und Verwaltungsrätin mit C-Level Managementerfahrung in Konsumgütern und Produktionsprozessen\, internationale Erfahrung in verschiedenen Ländern und Moderatorin und Dozentin in verschiedenen Institutionen. \n \n \nDr. Martin Fengler ist Geschäftsführer der Meteomatics AG\, die er 2012 in St.Gallen gegründet hat. Der Mathematiker und Wetterdatenexperte hat es sich zum Ziel gesetzt\, Organisationen auf der ganzen Welt eine bessere Entscheidungsgrundlage auf Basis genauester Wetterdaten zu liefern. Fenglers Team besteht mittlerweile aus rund 125 Mitarbeitenden an fünf Standorten weltweit. \n \n \nRené Rossi ist Mitglied der Geschäftsleitung der Empa und Professor am Gesundheitsdepartement der ETH Zürich. Er engagiert sich bei verschiedenen Gremien zur Förderung von Innovation und Start-ups\, unter anderem als Stiftungsrat bei der Stiftung Startfeld. \n \n \nThomas Addison ist der Gründer des SaaS-Unternehmens ServiceOcean\, das KI und Verhaltenswissenschaft einsetzt\, um die Leistung von Servicecentern (Callcentern) durch intelligentes Rückrufmanagement zu verbessern. \npartner\nGlobal Partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \nLocal partners\n \n \n \n \nDo you need a place to stay overnight? \nAll participants receive discounted rates for their overnight stays at our accommodation partner Tailormade Hotel LEO St.Gallen . You will receive further information after registering for Startup Weekend. \n \n \nSupporters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nMedia Partner\n \n \n \n \nRegistration\n\nParticipation on all three dates is required.\nThe registration deadline is April 26\, 2024\, 12:00 noon\nThere is the possibility to exclusively attend the key note speeches by Jean-Claude Biver and Marc Mächler on Friday evening. To register\, please register on the separate event page.\nTo register for the Techstars Startup Weekend please follow the instructions on the German Website. URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/techstars-start-up-weekend-st-gallen/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Beitragsbild-Startup-Weekend.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240426T171500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240426T193000 DTSTAMP:20260919T044351 CREATED:20240209T080619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T095541Z UID:10000231-1714151700-1714159800@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Key Note Speech: Jean-Claude Biver DESCRIPTION:As part of the Techstars Startup Weekend St.Gallen\, Marc Mächler \, member of the St.Gallen government council\, and Jean-Claude Biver \, a true icon of the watch and luxury industry\, will give a keynote speech. As one of the most influential entrepreneurs and visionaries of our time\, Jean-Claude Biver has constantly redefined the boundaries of what is possible. His extraordinary contribution to the revival of the Blancpain watch brand and the creation of unique luxury brands makes him an indispensable source of inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs. \n\n\nThe event shortly\nThis opportunity to learn from an industry giant is a unique chance to provide you with inspiration and insights that will propel you forward on your own entrepreneurial journey. For this reason\, people who cannot take part in the Techstars Startup Weekend St.Gallen also have the opportunity to take part in Jean-Claude Biver’s key note speech. \n\n \n \n Date Time \nFriday\, April 26\, 2024 \n5:45 p.m. – 7:15 p.m \n \n \n Location \nInnovation Park East \nLerchenfeldstrasse 3 \n9014 St.Gallen \n> To the route map \n \n \n Language \nEnglish \n \n \n About Jean-Claude Biver \nJean-Claude Biver is one of the rare few individuals who indisputably influenced the course of Swiss watchmaking history. After reviving Blancpain – everyone remembers the now legendary slogan “There has not been a Blancpain quartz watch since 1735. And it will never exist” – he built the marketing of Omega’s marketing with the development of new and very successful products and the recruitment of prominent brand ambassadors such as Cindy Crawford and James Bond 007. In 2004\, he took over Hublot \, which he transformed into an international success. His strategy: “Go where the potential customer is” has made Hublot\, notably\, the first luxury brand to enter in the world of soccer. In 2014\, he was appointed President of the LVMH Watches Division\, and also headed TAG Heuer and Zenith . In 2023\, he decided to launch his own brand with his son Pierre\, to pass on his experience\, and because “you never retire a passion”. \n \n \n About Marc Mächler \nMarc Mächler is head of the finance department of the canton of St.Gallen and has been a member of the St.Gallen government council since 2016. He previously held various positions at UBS. Mächler studied economics at the University of St.Gallen. \nagenda\n\n\n\n\nTime \n\n\nactivity \n\n\n\n\n5:15 – 5:45 p.m \n\n\nArrive and check-in. Welcome! \n\n\n\n\n17:45 – 18:00 \n\n\nOpening and welcoming all participants and guests \n\n\n\n\n18:00 – 18:15 \n\n\nKey note: Marc Mächler \n\n\n\n\n18:30 – 19.15 \n\n\nKey note: Jean-Claude Biver \n\n\n\n\n7:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m \n\n\nEnd of the key note speeches. \n\n\n\n\nfrom 7:30 p.m \n\n\nSmall aperitif and networking on the piazza \nThe Techstars Startup Weekend St.Gallen continues – only for registered participants \n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegistration is possible until April 26th at 12 p.m\nRegistration for the Key Note Speeches does not entitle you to participate in the entire Techstars Startup Weekend St.Gallen URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/key-note-speech-jean-claude-biver/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Jean-Claude-Biver-Beitragsbild-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240502T073000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240502T173000 DTSTAMP:20260919T044351 CREATED:20240222T105755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T185641Z UID:10000236-1714635000-1714671000@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Impulse event: Energy efficiency\, climate protection and circular economy as a competitive advantage for SMEs? DESCRIPTION:You can either attend the entire event or individual program blocks. \n \nHow will the energy transition give me a competitive advantage? \nSwitzerland is striving for climate neutrality and we would like to make a contribution to this. Numerous exciting events will take place from May 2-4 as part of the Green Days of the St.Gallen Energy 2030 network. We focus on the relevance of energy issues for SMEs and show how energy efficiency\, climate protection and the circular economy not only contribute to sustainability\, but also offer opportunities for a competitive advantage for SMEs. \nParticipants of this event can order a free public transport ticket for their journey. With the ticket you can travel to the Green Day events free of charge throughout the OSTWIND tariff network. \n \n Order a free public transport ticket\n \nThe event in brief\nMake sure you reserve May 2nd to learn more about the most important topics of the energy transition and its implementation opportunities in SMEs. \nAfter the introduction to the topic\, we will\, together with our partners\, examine the questions that SMEs must ask themselves in order to successfully master the energy transition. The event is free. \n Date \nMay 2\, 2024 \n Time \n\n7.30 a.m .: Coffee and croissants\n8.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m .: Impulses and workshops\n5.30 p.m. : Aperitif and networking\n\n Place \nEmpaLerchenfeldstrasse 59014 St.Gallen \nParticipants of this event can order a free public transport ticket for their journey. > More information \nProgram\n Morning \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nTime \n\n\nTheme \n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\n\nBlock 1 \n\n\nFrom 07.30 \n\n\nArrive\, get to know each other for the first time over coffee and croissants \n\n \n\n\n\n08.00 \n\n\nOpening and welcome – What SMEs can expect today and on Green Day \n\n\nEmpa\, Switzerland Innovation Park Ost AG\, Die Wertschaffer AG \n\n\n\n\n08.05 \n\n\nImpulse and workshop: Energy strategy and implementation at first hand \n\n\nKol Rrustemi\, Energy Agency and Thomas Wartberger\, Energy Offices Canton St. Gallen \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n09.30 \n\n\nBreak and informal exchange with “Marketplace” \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nBlock 2 \n\n\n10.00 \n\n\nImpulse: Sustainability and reporting for SMEs in practice – how to start\, how to proceed\, how to communicate and create value \n\n\nThomas Tanner\, Die Wertschaffer AG and Isabella Vilsmeier\, VMP GmbH \n\n\n\n\n10.45 \n\n\nWorkshop: ecolearnTM – learning and experiencing ESG in practice as a team along the entire value chain \n\n\nIsabella Vilsmeier and Alexander Arts\, VMP GmbH \n\n\n\n\n11.15 \n\n\nImpulse: Building blocks of a successful and economically feasible energy transition \n\n\nDr. Christian Opitz\, energy expert at the HSG \n\n\n\n\n11.45 \n\n\nImpulse: Efficient energy management in companies \n\n\nKim Lamminger\, St.Galler Stadtwerke \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n12.30 \n\n\nIndividual in-depth discussion at the standing lunch – marketplace with interactive stands of the participating companies and organizations \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n Afternoon \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nTime \n\n\nTheme \n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\n\nBlock 3 \n \n\n\n13.00 \n\n\nImpulse: Circular economy yes\, but sustainable! Recycling as a key element for decarbonization \n\n\nLeonardo Laglia\, soRec AG \n\n\n\n\n14.00 \n\n\nImpulse: With conceptual prototypes to a better idea –  Smartfeld’s FuturePitch! – How sustainability can inspire through entrepreneurship. \n\n\nMathias Kirf\, Smartfeld Association \n\n\n\n \n\nSee & experience impulse: Post-fossil mobility (takes place in the outdoor area). \n\n\nMarkus Schwingel with Microlino AG \n\n\n\n\n14.30 \n\n\nImpulse: Putting sustainability into practice in SMEs Strategy\, team building and concrete measures – a transformation process \n\n\nClara Esteve\, Saint Plus \n\n\n\n\nBlock 4 \n \n  \n\n\n15.15 \n\n\nImpulse: Vision and values as a basis for decision-making \n\n\nSimon Kogler\, Originate GmbH \n\n\n\n\n16.00 \n\n\nImpulse: Energy-efficient building technology \n\n\nRemo Spescha\, suissetec \n\n\n\n\n16.30 \n\n\nImpulse and workshop: From the SAK net-zero 2040 strategy to the Leader Energy+ Climate in Eastern Switzerland \n\n\nFlorian Stemplinger and Guido Gabriel\, Energy & Climate Strategies SAK \n\n\n\n\n17.15 \n\n\nSummary and conclusion \n\n\nThomas Tanner\, The value creators \n\n\n\n\n17.30 \n\n\nMarketplace and exchange at the aperitif \n  \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you!\n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegistration\n\nThe event is free. However\, registration is mandatory for organizational reasons. \nYou can either attend the entire event or individual program blocks. \nParticipants in this event can order a free public transport ticket for their journey. URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/impulse-event-energy-efficiency-climate-protection-and-circular-economy-as-a-competitive-advantage-for-smes/ LOCATION:Empa\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 5\, St. Gallen CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Beitragsbild-Impulsveranstaltung.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240502T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240502T190000 DTSTAMP:20260919T044351 CREATED:20240426T135524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T191408Z UID:10000274-1714665600-1714676400@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Trends in Sensor Technology in Medicine DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to this guest lecture\, which is part of the CDHI lecture series “Digital Health Forum“. \nIn medical applications\, there is a trend towards ever more precise and refined\, and therefore expensive and complex\, diagnostics\, including personalized medicine. At the same time\, there is an opposing trend towards more frequent\, simpler and cheaper diagnostic sampling supported by portable or wearable sensors\, which tends to be used to determine progression and does not always have to be extremely accurate\, supported by intelligent systems based on closed feedback systems. One example is the “hospital at home”\, especially for patients with chronic illnesses or when hospital stays or visits are complicated to organize. \nThe trend towards outpatient or hospital external medicine is justified by lower costs\, improved and simplified long-term monitoring and the exclusion of examination bias. Modern sensor concepts support this development. \nprogram\n\n4 p.m. Arrival of the guests \n4:15 – 5:45 Lecture\n5:45 Tour and aperitif\n7:00 End \n\nFormalities\n Date & Time \n2 May 2024 \n4 p.m. – 7 p.m. \n Location \nSwitzerland Innovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 39014 St.Gallen \nor \nonline (Zoom) \n Language \nEnglish \n Keynote Speaker \n \nProf. Adrian WeitnauerOST – Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences \nTHIS IS A HYBRID EVENT AT SWITZERLAND INNOVATION PARK EAST\, FOLLOWED BY AN aperitif AND A PRE-OPENING TOUR OF THE HEALTH INNOVATION HUB SHOWROOM.\nImportant Information\n\nPlease be aware that we will be recording this guest lecture and will be making it available in the HSG teaching library.\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Victoria Brügger(victoria.bruegger@unisg.ch) prior to the start of the guest lecture or Bärbel Selm(baerbel.selm@innovationspark-ost.ch) during the event at the Switzerland Innovation Park East.\n\nRegistration\nThe event is free of charge. Registration is not required. \nWe would be delighted to welcome you to the apéro afterwards. If you would like to attend\, please send a message to Bärbel Selm(baerbel.selm@innovationspark-ost.ch). This will make planning easier for us. \nORGANIZERS URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/impulse-event-energy-efficiency-climate-protection-and-circular-economy-as-a-competitive-advantage-for-smes-3/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For startups,For those interested in innovation,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/digital-health-forum-spring-2024-hsg.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240503T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240503T143000 DTSTAMP:20260919T044351 CREATED:20240415T143717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T191408Z UID:10000267-1714737600-1714746600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Startup Forum St.Gallen @ RHEMA DESCRIPTION:We are looking forward to being part of the Startup Forum St.Gallen @ RHEMA. \n \nThe Startup Forum St.Gallen @ RHEMA offers those interested in founding a company\, young entrepreneurs and established entrepreneurs from Eastern Switzerland the opportunity to take part in specialist presentations\, make valuable contacts and exchange the latest knowledge. \nBusiness Speed Dating\nThere will also be a business speed dating event from 10.30 a.m. – an opportunity for participants to get to know each other in short conversations and present their ideas and projects. Interested parties can register online to become part of this dynamic exchange. \nThe Startup Forum in a nutshell\n Date \nMay 3\, 2024 \n Place \nRHEMAAllmendplatzRheintal-Halle 4Oberrieterstr. 559450 Altstätten \n Registration \nRegistration takes place via the IFJ website. \n \n> For registration \nRegistration takes place via the IFJ website. \n \n To the registration URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/startup-days-4/ LOCATION:RHEMA\, Oberrieterstr. 55\, Altstätten\, St. Gallen\, 9450\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Beitragsbild_Startup-Forum_RHEMA.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240506T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240506T130000 DTSTAMP:20260919T044351 CREATED:20240402T095808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T095138Z UID:10000260-1714996800-1715000400@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Startup lunch Rappi DESCRIPTION:That’s what it’s about\n\nGet to know other founders\nGet to know other people in the startup ecosystem\nExchange of experiences\n\n \n register\n \nThe Startup Space in Rapperswil-Jona is open. Now we want to fill it with life. We meet monthly for a startup lunch. Simple framework\, good people\, clear added value. Depending on your needs\, we will organize additional event formats or focus on technical topics. This is an offer from Startfeld in collaboration with Impulsort . \nThe STartup lunch coming soon\n \n \n Date Time \nMay 6\, 2024 \n12:00 – 1:00 p.m \n \n \n Location \nStartup Space RapperswilNew Jonastrasse 598640 Rapperswil-Jona \n \n \n Cost \nA fee of CHF 5 will be charged. \nRegistration\nRegistration is necessary for organizational reasons. URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/startup-lunch-rappi-may-24/ LOCATION:Startup Space Rapperswil\, New Jonastrasse 59\, Rapperswil-Jona\, St. Gallen\, 8640 CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Beitragsbild_Startup-Lunch-Rappi-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240507T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240507T200000 DTSTAMP:20260919T044351 CREATED:20240227T073504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T185641Z UID:10000246-1715097600-1715112000@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Opening: HEALTH Innovation Hub DESCRIPTION:THE EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED.There is a waiting list. If you are interested\, please contact: kommunikation@innovationspark-ost.ch \nuseful information \nProgram highlights \nagenda \nRegistration \n \nThe Switzerland Innovation Park East is opening the HEALTH Innovation Hub to develop and present concrete solutions to the existing challenges in the healthcare sector together with partners and interested companies. We cordially invite you to participate. \nA hub for networking\, innovation and collaboration\nNew innovative solutions always arise through interdisciplinary collaboration. This is particularly true for the complex healthcare system. \nOur goal is to promote and accelerate innovation projects in the healthcare sector. In the new HEALTH Innovation Hub\, we network local research and industry partners to advance the development of innovative products of tomorrow. \n Date & time \nMay 7\, 2024 \nFrom 16.00 o’clock \n Place \nInnovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 39014 St.Gallen \nTo the map \nThere are only a few parking spaces available. We recommend traveling by public transport – line 3 or line 4 \n target audience \nWe cordially invite interested parties and representatives from the healthcare sector\, research and industry to get to know the new meeting place for these topics and to network with this community. \n \n To the registration\n \nHighlights from the program\nYou can expect an exciting program with greetings from government councilor Beat Tinner\, the opening by mayor Maria Pappa and exciting inputs from research such as: by futurologist Dr. Tobias Gantner and the Chief Medical Officer of Swiss Athletics and Swiss Cycling\, Dr. Patrik Noack. \n \nBeat TinnerGovernment CouncillorSt.Gallen \n \nDr. Tobias GantnerDoctor\, entrepreneur\, future maker | Managing Director of HealthCare Futurists GmbH \n \nMaria PappaCity PresidentSt.Gallen \n \nDr. med. Patrik NoackChief Medical Officer at Swiss Athletics | Swiss Cycling \nagenda\n\n\n\n\n16.00 \n\n\narrival of the guests \n\n\n\n\n16.20 \n\n\nWelcome by Government Councillor Beat Tinner \n\n\n\n\n16.30 \n\n\nKeynote speech by future maker Dr. Tobias Gantner \n\n\n\n\n17.00 \n\n\nOfficial opening of the HEALTH Innovation Hub by Mayor Maria Pappa \n\n\n\n\n17.15 \n\n\nPresentation of the exhibition products \n\n\n\n\n17.45 \n\n\nKeynote speech by Chief Medical Officer at Swiss Athletics and Swiss Cycling\, Dr. med. Patrik Noack \n\n\n\n\nIn connection \n\n\nTours and networking aperitif \n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTHE EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED.There is a waiting list. If you are interested\, please contact: kommunikation@innovationspark-ost.ch URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/opening-health-innovation-hub/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Beitragsbild-Website_Eroeffnung_HEALTH-Innovation-Hub-Kopie-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240523T111500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240523T120000 DTSTAMP:20260919T044351 CREATED:20240129T162724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T082219Z UID:10000206-1716462900-1716465600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Service provider lunch: Systematic and efficient product development DESCRIPTION:That’s what it’s about\nProduct development “from scratch” is often underestimated. Just a few hours of coaching by Helbling can mean a significant reduction in risk for the development of a young company. Helbling can help you avoid any mistakes in product development and will therefore address the following questions at this service provider lunch: \n\nHow does a vision become a successful innovation?\nHow is such a project systematically structured with a process?\nWhat are typical stumbling blocks in product development?\nWhat examples of cooperation with Helbling already exist?\n\n \n For registration\n \nAt the service provider lunches\, Startfeld service providers talk about their experiences. At this event\, Helbling will provide you with valuable insights and give you important tips in just 30 minutes that you can implement directly in your startup. During the lunch that follows\, open questions can be discussed and in-depth conversations can be held. \nThe service provider lunches are free of charge. Registration is still necessary. \nTHE SERVICE PROVIDER LUNCH IN BRIEF\n \n \n Date \nMay 23\, 2024 \n \n \n Location \nInnovation Park East \nLerchenfeldstrasse 3 \n9014 St.Gallen \n \n \n Speaker \nRoland Lehmann\, Helbling Technik Wil AG \nREGISTRATION URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/service-provider-lunch-systematic-and-efficient-product-development/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Beitragsbild-Helbling-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240523T111500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240523T120000 DTSTAMP:20260919T044351 CREATED:20240130T070134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T094446Z UID:10000208-1716462900-1716465600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Service provider lunch: IP due diligence DESCRIPTION:That’s what it’s about\nThe detailed examination of existing patents\, trademarks and designs is regularly overlooked during investments and takeovers. This can lead to very unpleasant consequences for both investors and the startups. Conversely\, a timely analysis of existing intellectual property assets offers great scope for negotiation in corresponding deals. \n\nFor registration\n \nAt the service provider lunches\, Startfeld service providers speak out of the box. At this event \, Keller Schneider will provide you with valuable insights and give you important tips in just 30 minutes that you can implement directly in your startup. At the lunch that follows\, open questions can be discussed and in-depth discussions can be held. \nThe service provider lunches are free of charge. Registration is still necessary. \nTHE SERVICE PROVIDER LUNCH COMING SOON\n\nDate \nApril 23\, 2024 \nLocation \nInnovation Park East \nLerchenfeldstrasse 3 \n9014 St.Gallen \nSpeaker \nMirko Too bad \n\nREGISTRATION URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/service-provider-lunch-ip-due-diligence-9/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Beitragsbild-Helbling-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240530 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240531 DTSTAMP:20260919T044351 CREATED:20240305T081026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T082542Z UID:10000241-1717027200-1717113599@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Startup Days DESCRIPTION:We look forward to being a partner at Startup Days 2024 . \n \nThe Startup Days are the Swiss business and networking platform on the topic of startups. This is where the Swiss deep tech startup scene comes together and gets to know each other. \nFor whom:\nOn May 30\, 2024\, visionaries\, innovators\, entrepreneurs and people who want to strengthen the ecosystem will meet in Bern. This is where innovation\, creativity and ambition come together to shape the future of entrepreneurship. \n \n Register\n \nProgram:\nIn addition to the countless networking opportunities that arise throughout the day\, the Startup Days offer an insightful program with over 40 sessions. It is also possible to arrange 1:1 meetings with the participants present \n \n To the program URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/startup-days/ LOCATION:Kursaal\, Berne\, Kornhausstrasse 3\, Bern\, Bern\, 3013\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For investors,For startups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SUD24_General-Grafic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240610T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240610T183000 DTSTAMP:20260919T044351 CREATED:20240415T162259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T081326Z UID:10000270-1718038800-1718044200@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Impulse event: Smart Services DESCRIPTION:How will the energy transition give me a competitive advantage?\nWhile digitalization has become an integral part of everyday private life\, SMEs face major challenges in the targeted development and commercialization of digital innovations and smart services. Even if the visions of “Big Data” and “Industry 4.0” are tempting\, the central question remains: How can SMEs successfully develop digital innovations and commercialize them as smart services? \nThe event in brief\nTogether we not only look at current challenges\, but also show concrete potential and solutions: \n\nImplementation measures of established companies: We present you concrete measures that have already been implemented by successful companies.\nCommercialization of Smart Services: Find out which factors are important for marketing commercially successful services.\nRoad to digital: Get an insight into the Schmid spring factory \, which is driving the change from a product-based to a service-based business model with its product and service innovation i-Spring ® .\n\n \n \n Date \nJune 10\, 2024 \n \n \n Time \n5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m \n \n \n Location \npiazzaInnovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 39014 St.Gallen \n> To the route map \n \n \n Speakers \n \nAlbert Enste \nAlbert Enste has been the CEO and owner of Federnfabrik Schmid since 2011. Prior to that\, he held various positions in the rail vehicle industry\, including General Manager for Siemens and EMD. \n\n \nJean Paul Potthoff \nJean Paul Potthoff is a research associate at the Institute for Technology Management at the University of St.Gallen. The focus is on cooperation with manufacturing companies\, from SMEs to large corporations\, regarding the development and commercialization of new industrial services based on Generative AI. In addition\, he supported a large number of industry partners in the marketing of digital services. \nWe look forward to seeing you!\n \n \n \n \nRegistration\n\nThe event is free. However\, registration is requested for organizational reasons. URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/impulse-event-energy-efficiency-climate-protection-and-circular-economy-as-a-competitive-advantage-for-smes-2/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Beitragsbild_Smart-Services-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240611 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240612 DTSTAMP:20260919T044351 CREATED:20231128T154637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T114422Z UID:10000177-1718064000-1718150399@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Starting field diamond DESCRIPTION:Starting today. Get started tomorrow. \nThe St.Galler Kantonalbank’s prize for young companies in cooperation with Startfeld supports Eastern Swiss startups with unique business ideas and models in fully exploiting their potential. The St.Galler Kantonalbank also awards a public prize worth CHF 2\,500 and a rough diamond worth CHF 10\,000. Participation is definitely worth it! \nThe event shortly\nThe application process for the Starting Field Diamonds is divided into two steps. In a first step\, a preliminary jury will nominate six finalists from all applications received – three in the “Development Phase” category and three in the “Idea Phase” category. \nIn the second step\, the business model of the nominated startups is critically examined and further optimized in cooperation with experts. In addition\, startups benefit from communication measures that significantly increase the visibility of their idea or product. \nThe application is made via the St.Galler Kantonalbank website. \nThe most important information in brief\n \n \n Date \n\nTarget group : Startups – from the idea to the commercial enterprise to the high-tech company\nRegion : Based in Eastern Switzerland\nEstablishment : not yet established or after January 1\, 2020\n\n \n \n Location \n\nBusiness model : Innovative business idea?\nPositioning : differentiation in the market?\nCompetence & Team : Know-how and partnerships?\nFinances : Understandable financial plan?\n\n \n \n Prize money \n\nDiamond : 30\,000 francs\nRough diamond : 10\,000 francs\nFinalists : 5\,000 francs each\n\nIn addition to the prize money\, all finalists will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive management seminars\, receive media coverage and access to an innovation-oriented network. \n \n \n Language \nThe registration deadline has already passed. \n \n To the application documents\n \nTime schedule\nJanuary 21\, 2024\nApplication phase: Startups from Eastern Switzerland can apply for the Startfeld Diamanten until January 21st. \n01 – 29 February 2024\nIn February\, the public can cast their vote for their favorite startup. \nFebruary 2024\nFrom all applications\, three startups from the “Diamond” category and three from the “Rough Diamond” category will be nominated. \nMarch – April 2024\nThe nominated startups can optimize their business model in management seminars. \nMay 2024\nThe finalists present their optimized concepts to the jury. \nJune 11\, 2024\nThe winners from each category will be announced at the awards ceremony. \nThe application is made via the St.Galler Kantonalbank website.\n \n \n To apply URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/techstars-startup-weekend-st-gallen/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Startfeld-Diamant-Beitragsbild.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240611T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240611T181500 DTSTAMP:20260919T044351 CREATED:20240419T094001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T081529Z UID:10000272-1718110800-1718129700@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Technology Day'24 DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, June 11\, 2024\, the annual Technology Day will take place at the Buchs campus of the Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences. We are pleased to be a partner in shaping this event. \nTHE Technology Day IN BRIEF\nThis year\, the Technology Outlook will be presented in cooperation with the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences SATW. Participants can also look forward to the presentation of current research work. \n \n \n Date \nJune 11\, 2024 \n \n \n Location \nEAST – Eastern Swiss University of Applied SciencesWerdenbergstrasse 49471 Buchs SG \n \n \n Registration \nRegistration takes place via the OST website . \nThe registration deadline is June 4th. \n> For registration \nYou can register via the OST website.\n \n \n For registration\n \nOrganizers: URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/startup-days-5/ LOCATION:EAST – Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences (Campus Buchs)\, Werdenbergstrasse 4\, St. Gallen\, book\, 9471\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Beitragsbild-Technologietag-Buchs.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240613T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240613T203000 DTSTAMP:20260919T044351 CREATED:20231208T063858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T082251Z UID:10000182-1718299800-1718310600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Startfield Investors Day DESCRIPTION:That’s what it’s about\nAs a match-making event\, Investors Day offers selected\, innovative startups from different industries in the startup and growth phases as well as high-profile investors the opportunity to meet. \nOnly startups and investors are present at Investors Day. Afterwards there is the opportunity to exchange ideas further and get to know each other in more depth. The target minimum amount per investment is CHF 50\,000.00. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInvestors Day coming soon\nThe startups are accompanied by coaches from the Innosuisse-Swiss Agency for Innovation Promotion and/or Startfeld and receive mandatory pitch training in the run-up to Investors Day. \n \n \n Date Time \nJune 13\, 2024 \n5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m \n \n \n Location \nInnovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 39014 St.Gallen \n> to the route plan \n \n \n agenda \n\nPitches from the startups (including Q&A)\nStartup Fair and Networking\n\n \n \n quality assurance \nOnly startups that meet one of the following criteria will be admitted: \n\nInnosuisse Startup (Coaching Acceptance)\nStarting field funding package\nSICTIC – startup\n\nThe startups\n \n \nBrian is the AI teaching assistant that fits in your students’ pockets. Educators use Brian to create engaging\, adaptive\, social learning environments based on their own course materials – in minutes. \n \n \nCalico Biosystems is a unique experimental & digital platform that tests the efficacy of cancer therapeutics on native patient tumors and hence reliably predicts the efficacy of cancer therapeutics in patients. Calico Biosystems offers a unique opportunity to accelerate and potentiate the development of cancer therapeutics and to deliver to cancer patients more potent therapies. \n \n \ncatchfree produziert umweltfreundliche und pflanzenbasierte Alternativen zu Meeresfrüchten\, ganz ohne Haken – weder in Bezug auf die Umwelt noch für das Geschmackserlebnis. Ihr Engagement für Authentizität zeigt sich in der Verwendung ausschliesslich natürlicher und pflanzlicher Zutaten. Mithilfe ihrer eigenen technologischen Plattform ermöglichen sie Verbrauchern*innen eine echte Alternative zu tierischen Produkten\, die sowohl das Wohlbefinden als auch die Umwelt fördert. \n \n \nCitus is a healthcare StartUp in the skin diagnostic space. Skin health manifests itself in its structure and its mechanics. Loss of health is thereby reflected in structural changes. Citus’ innovative skin characterization tool\, NIMBLEeva\, enables objective and non-invasive assessment of skin. Citus is an ETH-spinoff and part of the Health Innovation Hub of University Hospital of Zurich. \n \n \nFrugalTecs vision is to shape the future of vertical farming with Frugal-Innovations\, which means – they focus on simple\, economical and sparing solutions. FrugalTec wants to give everyone easy access to fresh\, healthy food – that is their mission. With their technologies\, they make a valuable contribution to feeding our future generations. FARMii is just the start of our mission! \n \n \nHammerDrum develops drilling machines for geothermal applications\, focusing on downsizing construction sites and reducing costs through the automation of drilling processes. The company pursues a vision of providing key technologies that enable the installation of deep geothermal probes in urban areas worldwide. \n \n \nHEGIAS ist eine SaaS Lösung\, mit der fotorealistische 3D Visualisierungen beispielsweise von physischen Produkten\, Raumausstattungen oder Architektur auf Knopfdruck erstellt und bearbeitet werden können. Die Visualisierungen werden in Echtzeit in der Cloud gerendert und per Pixelstreaming in den Browser beliebiger Endgeräte gestreamt. Deshalb sind weder Hochleistungsrechner noch Tech Knowhow erforderlich. \n \n \nScandens is an AI-powered software platform solution for smarter\, faster and more effective renovation planning – benefiting both wallet and planet. Real estate and construction professionals use Scandens to streamline energy auditing and renovation planning – for buildings and entire portfolios alike. \n \n \nSwijin is a female-specific SportsTech Startup. After two years of partnering with Empa and Swiss elite athletes\, they have innovated three entirely new sports bras. The sports bra is the most neglected yet important sports equipment for women. Swijin stands for innovation and design; they are working hard to go circular. Beyond their hero product\, they aim to become the leading sportswear brand for female athletes.  \n \n \nVigilitech will eine berührungslose und sichere Arbeitsumgebung mit einer neuartigen Technologie und intuitiver Software schaffen. Dies erreichen sie durch die Überwachung und Erfassung von Vitaldaten mit grösstmöglicher Sorgfalt und minimaler Belastung für Tiere und Forscher. \n \n \nvyzn is a SaaS solution that enables real estate developers to massively reduce the amount of wasted resources\, thereby increasing both profitability and sustainability. 3D building models are uploaded to the browser\, analysed by vyzn’s innovative algorithms and optimised with the help of an AI copilot. \nRegistration\n\nInterested investors can register for Investors Day using the registration form below. The registration deadline is June 12\, 2024.\nStartups who want to pitch send their complete application to: startup@startfeld.ch . URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/startfeld-investors-day-jun-24/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For investors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Beitragsbild-Investors-Forum-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240618T171500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240618T183000 DTSTAMP:20260919T044351 CREATED:20240506T063145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T191408Z UID:10000277-1718730900-1718735400@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Research trends: New perspectives DESCRIPTION:On the occasion of our Annual General Meeting\, the Board of Directors and the management of Switzerland Innovation Park East invite you to gain an insight into innovative trends and cooperation within our network during exciting presentations. You can also look forward to stimulating discussions during the aperitif riche\, where you will have the opportunity to make contact with us and with each other. \nThe event in a nutshell\nThe public part of the event is open to all interested parties and is aimed at innovation enthusiasts from research and industry. In particular\, current research trends are discussed here. However\, an explicit invitation is required for access to the General Assembly. \n Date & time \nJune 18\, 2024 \nfrom 4.00 p.m.: General Meetingfrom 5.15 p.m.: Public part \n Place \nInnovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 39014 St.Gallen \nTo the map \n Costs \nFree of charge. Registration is mandatory for organizational reasons. \n Speakers \n \nDr. Hans EbingerCEOSwitzerland Innovation Park East \n\n \nProf. Dr. Knut SiercksHead of the Department of Technology & Buchs siteOST – Ostschweizer Fachhochschule \n \n\n \nProf. Dr. René Rossi\, Member of the BoardEmpa \n\n \nDr. Kai M. HudekChief EngineerIonQ Quantum Switzerland GmbH \n \n To the registration\n \nSpeakers\n \nDr. Hans EbingerCEOSwitzerland Innovation Park East \n \nProf. Dr. Knut SiercksHead of the Department of Technology & Buchs siteOST – Ostschweizer Fachhochschule \n \nProf. Dr. René Rossi\,Member of the BoardEmpa \n \nDr. Kai M. HudekChief EngineerIonQ Quantum Switzerland GmbH \nProgram\n Annual General Meeting (for shareholders only) \n\n\n\n\n16.00 \n\n\nArrival and registration of invited guests \n\n\n\n\n16.15 \n\n\nAnnual General Meeting \n\n\n\n\n17.00 \n\n\nEnd of the General Meeting \n\n\n\n\n Research trends: New perspectives \n\n\n\n\n17.15 \n\n\nDr. Hans Ebinger: The projects of the Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n17.30 \n\n\nProf. Dr. Knut Siercks: Development of the “Sensor Center” at the Hightech Campus Buchs \n\n\n\n\n17.45 \n\n\nProf. Dr. René Rossi: Establishment of the Research Council of the Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n18.00 \n\n\nKeynote Dr. Kai M. Hudek: Getting Ready for the Era of Enterprise Grade Quantum Computers \n\n\n\n\n Shared aperitif\n All participants are invited to network at the closing drinks reception from 6.30 pm. \nRegistration URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/research-trends-new-perspectives/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Praesentation_Rene-Rossi_Beitragsbild-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR