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SUMMARY:Beer at 4!
DESCRIPTION:"Innovation": From Idea to Impact!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Your company is a technology leader in its niche—for now. Many Swiss industrial companies command top prices on the global market with their sophisticated precision products. But the competition never sleeps; it often has a better cost structure and learns quickly. Customer needs are changing. Anyone who merely develops the next version of a tried-and-true product will eventually make themselves obsolete.     How do you successfully drive innovation? And who can help you do that? That’s exactly what this session is about—concise\, practical\, and featuring best-practice examples from successful companies.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration takes place via the organizer’s website.\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Take this with you Best Practices from the Region: How IST Turns Customers into Fans and How Federtechnik Schmid Is Tapping into New Business Areas with Sensor Technology.Proven methods and tools: market and IP research\, ideation methodologies\, and platforms with the right support for you.Innovation Ecosystems: How does such a system work\, and how can it help me?Grants: Here’s How It Works in Practice!Access to the Network: Switzerland Innovation Park Ost is your gateway to startups and innovation platforms (be circular\, Textile+\, Sensor Innovation Hub)Direct Connections: Guided tour of the preXcon Marketplace and networking reception.								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Date & time\n					\n\n					November 3\, 2026 \n9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Place\n					\n\n					St. Galler Kantonalbank Halle\, Content Hub RedSplügenstrasse 12 9008 St. Gallen \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Session Schedule\n					\n\n					\n\n\n\n09:30 \n\n\n“Innovation” That Makes a Difference \nHans Ebinger\, Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n09:35 \n\n\nBuilding a Successful Innovation Ecosystem \nJennifer Kaiser-Steiner\, Head of the Learning & Exchange Center\, UnternehmerTUM \n\n\n\n\n09:50 \n\n\nInvolving Customers: Using Design Thinking to Get to the Heart of the Problem \nKatrin Gajo\, Director of R&D at IST AG \n\n\n\n\n10:05 \n\n\nUnderstanding the Market: IP and Market Research \nMirko Schade\, CEO of Keller Schneider AG \n\n\n\n\n10:15 \n\n\nIdeation Methods \nLukas Schmid\, Director of the IDEE Institute at OST \n\n\n\n\n10:25 \n\n\nReal-World Example: “Dumb” Springs + Smart Sensors \nAlbert Enste\, CEO and Owner of Federtechnik Schmid AG \n\n\n\n\n10:40 \n\n\nPlatform Offerings: be circular\, SmartTex\, Sensor Innovation Hub \nRuedi Wagner\, Head of Innovation at Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n10:55 \n\n\nProject Funding in Practice \nAndreas Kaiser\, Innosuisse Mentor and Partner at Generis AG \n\n\n\n\n11:10 \n\n\nNetworking: The preXcon Platform \nMarlin Ilhan\, Head of Go-to-Market\, Olma Trade Fairs \n\n\n\n\n11:20 \n\n\nGuided Tour: Market Square & Startup Corner Tour \nAbout selected exhibitors and startups \n\n\n\n\n11:45 \n\n\nNetworking Reception \nNetwork with attendees\, exhibitors\, and speakers \n\n\n\n\n12:00 \n\n\nEnd of the session \n\n\n\n\n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Registration\n					\n\n					ticketshop.olma-messen.ch/content \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												your contact\n					\n\n					Hans Ebinger \nDeputy CEO\, Switzerland Innovation Park East  \nhans.ebinger@innovationspark-ost.ch \n+41 79 245 43 22
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240402T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240402T130000
DTSTAMP:20240129T150337Z
CREATED:20240103T103443Z
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SUMMARY:Startup lunch Rappi
DESCRIPTION:"Innovation": From Idea to Impact!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Your company is a technology leader in its niche—for now. Many Swiss industrial companies command top prices on the global market with their sophisticated precision products. But the competition never sleeps; it often has a better cost structure and learns quickly. Customer needs are changing. Anyone who merely develops the next version of a tried-and-true product will eventually make themselves obsolete.     How do you successfully drive innovation? And who can help you do that? That’s exactly what this session is about—concise\, practical\, and featuring best-practice examples from successful companies.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration takes place via the organizer’s website.\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Take this with you Best Practices from the Region: How IST Turns Customers into Fans and How Federtechnik Schmid Is Tapping into New Business Areas with Sensor Technology.Proven methods and tools: market and IP research\, ideation methodologies\, and platforms with the right support for you.Innovation Ecosystems: How does such a system work\, and how can it help me?Grants: Here’s How It Works in Practice!Access to the Network: Switzerland Innovation Park Ost is your gateway to startups and innovation platforms (be circular\, Textile+\, Sensor Innovation Hub)Direct Connections: Guided tour of the preXcon Marketplace and networking reception.								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Date & time\n					\n\n					November 3\, 2026 \n9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Place\n					\n\n					St. Galler Kantonalbank Halle\, Content Hub RedSplügenstrasse 12 9008 St. Gallen \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Session Schedule\n					\n\n					\n\n\n\n09:30 \n\n\n“Innovation” That Makes a Difference \nHans Ebinger\, Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n09:35 \n\n\nBuilding a Successful Innovation Ecosystem \nJennifer Kaiser-Steiner\, Head of the Learning & Exchange Center\, UnternehmerTUM \n\n\n\n\n09:50 \n\n\nInvolving Customers: Using Design Thinking to Get to the Heart of the Problem \nKatrin Gajo\, Director of R&D at IST AG \n\n\n\n\n10:05 \n\n\nUnderstanding the Market: IP and Market Research \nMirko Schade\, CEO of Keller Schneider AG \n\n\n\n\n10:15 \n\n\nIdeation Methods \nLukas Schmid\, Director of the IDEE Institute at OST \n\n\n\n\n10:25 \n\n\nReal-World Example: “Dumb” Springs + Smart Sensors \nAlbert Enste\, CEO and Owner of Federtechnik Schmid AG \n\n\n\n\n10:40 \n\n\nPlatform Offerings: be circular\, SmartTex\, Sensor Innovation Hub \nRuedi Wagner\, Head of Innovation at Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n10:55 \n\n\nProject Funding in Practice \nAndreas Kaiser\, Innosuisse Mentor and Partner at Generis AG \n\n\n\n\n11:10 \n\n\nNetworking: The preXcon Platform \nMarlin Ilhan\, Head of Go-to-Market\, Olma Trade Fairs \n\n\n\n\n11:20 \n\n\nGuided Tour: Market Square & Startup Corner Tour \nAbout selected exhibitors and startups \n\n\n\n\n11:45 \n\n\nNetworking Reception \nNetwork with attendees\, exhibitors\, and speakers \n\n\n\n\n12:00 \n\n\nEnd of the session \n\n\n\n\n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Registration\n					\n\n					ticketshop.olma-messen.ch/content \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												your contact\n					\n\n					Hans Ebinger \nDeputy CEO\, Switzerland Innovation Park East  \nhans.ebinger@innovationspark-ost.ch \n+41 79 245 43 22
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240327T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240327T200000
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SUMMARY:How to increase your chances with investors
DESCRIPTION:"Innovation": From Idea to Impact!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Your company is a technology leader in its niche—for now. Many Swiss industrial companies command top prices on the global market with their sophisticated precision products. But the competition never sleeps; it often has a better cost structure and learns quickly. Customer needs are changing. Anyone who merely develops the next version of a tried-and-true product will eventually make themselves obsolete.     How do you successfully drive innovation? And who can help you do that? That’s exactly what this session is about—concise\, practical\, and featuring best-practice examples from successful companies.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration takes place via the organizer’s website.\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Take this with you Best Practices from the Region: How IST Turns Customers into Fans and How Federtechnik Schmid Is Tapping into New Business Areas with Sensor Technology.Proven methods and tools: market and IP research\, ideation methodologies\, and platforms with the right support for you.Innovation Ecosystems: How does such a system work\, and how can it help me?Grants: Here’s How It Works in Practice!Access to the Network: Switzerland Innovation Park Ost is your gateway to startups and innovation platforms (be circular\, Textile+\, Sensor Innovation Hub)Direct Connections: Guided tour of the preXcon Marketplace and networking reception.								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Date & time\n					\n\n					November 3\, 2026 \n9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Place\n					\n\n					St. Galler Kantonalbank Halle\, Content Hub RedSplügenstrasse 12 9008 St. Gallen \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Session Schedule\n					\n\n					\n\n\n\n09:30 \n\n\n“Innovation” That Makes a Difference \nHans Ebinger\, Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n09:35 \n\n\nBuilding a Successful Innovation Ecosystem \nJennifer Kaiser-Steiner\, Head of the Learning & Exchange Center\, UnternehmerTUM \n\n\n\n\n09:50 \n\n\nInvolving Customers: Using Design Thinking to Get to the Heart of the Problem \nKatrin Gajo\, Director of R&D at IST AG \n\n\n\n\n10:05 \n\n\nUnderstanding the Market: IP and Market Research \nMirko Schade\, CEO of Keller Schneider AG \n\n\n\n\n10:15 \n\n\nIdeation Methods \nLukas Schmid\, Director of the IDEE Institute at OST \n\n\n\n\n10:25 \n\n\nReal-World Example: “Dumb” Springs + Smart Sensors \nAlbert Enste\, CEO and Owner of Federtechnik Schmid AG \n\n\n\n\n10:40 \n\n\nPlatform Offerings: be circular\, SmartTex\, Sensor Innovation Hub \nRuedi Wagner\, Head of Innovation at Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n10:55 \n\n\nProject Funding in Practice \nAndreas Kaiser\, Innosuisse Mentor and Partner at Generis AG \n\n\n\n\n11:10 \n\n\nNetworking: The preXcon Platform \nMarlin Ilhan\, Head of Go-to-Market\, Olma Trade Fairs \n\n\n\n\n11:20 \n\n\nGuided Tour: Market Square & Startup Corner Tour \nAbout selected exhibitors and startups \n\n\n\n\n11:45 \n\n\nNetworking Reception \nNetwork with attendees\, exhibitors\, and speakers \n\n\n\n\n12:00 \n\n\nEnd of the session \n\n\n\n\n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Registration\n					\n\n					ticketshop.olma-messen.ch/content \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												your contact\n					\n\n					Hans Ebinger \nDeputy CEO\, Switzerland Innovation Park East  \nhans.ebinger@innovationspark-ost.ch \n+41 79 245 43 22
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240325T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240325T193000
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SUMMARY:Invest successfully in startups
DESCRIPTION:"Innovation": From Idea to Impact!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Your company is a technology leader in its niche—for now. Many Swiss industrial companies command top prices on the global market with their sophisticated precision products. But the competition never sleeps; it often has a better cost structure and learns quickly. Customer needs are changing. Anyone who merely develops the next version of a tried-and-true product will eventually make themselves obsolete.     How do you successfully drive innovation? And who can help you do that? That’s exactly what this session is about—concise\, practical\, and featuring best-practice examples from successful companies.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration takes place via the organizer’s website.\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Take this with you Best Practices from the Region: How IST Turns Customers into Fans and How Federtechnik Schmid Is Tapping into New Business Areas with Sensor Technology.Proven methods and tools: market and IP research\, ideation methodologies\, and platforms with the right support for you.Innovation Ecosystems: How does such a system work\, and how can it help me?Grants: Here’s How It Works in Practice!Access to the Network: Switzerland Innovation Park Ost is your gateway to startups and innovation platforms (be circular\, Textile+\, Sensor Innovation Hub)Direct Connections: Guided tour of the preXcon Marketplace and networking reception.								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Date & time\n					\n\n					November 3\, 2026 \n9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Place\n					\n\n					St. Galler Kantonalbank Halle\, Content Hub RedSplügenstrasse 12 9008 St. Gallen \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Session Schedule\n					\n\n					\n\n\n\n09:30 \n\n\n“Innovation” That Makes a Difference \nHans Ebinger\, Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n09:35 \n\n\nBuilding a Successful Innovation Ecosystem \nJennifer Kaiser-Steiner\, Head of the Learning & Exchange Center\, UnternehmerTUM \n\n\n\n\n09:50 \n\n\nInvolving Customers: Using Design Thinking to Get to the Heart of the Problem \nKatrin Gajo\, Director of R&D at IST AG \n\n\n\n\n10:05 \n\n\nUnderstanding the Market: IP and Market Research \nMirko Schade\, CEO of Keller Schneider AG \n\n\n\n\n10:15 \n\n\nIdeation Methods \nLukas Schmid\, Director of the IDEE Institute at OST \n\n\n\n\n10:25 \n\n\nReal-World Example: “Dumb” Springs + Smart Sensors \nAlbert Enste\, CEO and Owner of Federtechnik Schmid AG \n\n\n\n\n10:40 \n\n\nPlatform Offerings: be circular\, SmartTex\, Sensor Innovation Hub \nRuedi Wagner\, Head of Innovation at Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n10:55 \n\n\nProject Funding in Practice \nAndreas Kaiser\, Innosuisse Mentor and Partner at Generis AG \n\n\n\n\n11:10 \n\n\nNetworking: The preXcon Platform \nMarlin Ilhan\, Head of Go-to-Market\, Olma Trade Fairs \n\n\n\n\n11:20 \n\n\nGuided Tour: Market Square & Startup Corner Tour \nAbout selected exhibitors and startups \n\n\n\n\n11:45 \n\n\nNetworking Reception \nNetwork with attendees\, exhibitors\, and speakers \n\n\n\n\n12:00 \n\n\nEnd of the session \n\n\n\n\n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Registration\n					\n\n					ticketshop.olma-messen.ch/content \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												your contact\n					\n\n					Hans Ebinger \nDeputy CEO\, Switzerland Innovation Park East  \nhans.ebinger@innovationspark-ost.ch \n+41 79 245 43 22
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240314T111500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240314T120000
DTSTAMP:20240503T082537Z
CREATED:20240129T103233Z
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UID:10000203-1710414900-1710417600@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Service provider lunch: term sheet negotiation
DESCRIPTION:"Innovation": From Idea to Impact!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Your company is a technology leader in its niche—for now. Many Swiss industrial companies command top prices on the global market with their sophisticated precision products. But the competition never sleeps; it often has a better cost structure and learns quickly. Customer needs are changing. Anyone who merely develops the next version of a tried-and-true product will eventually make themselves obsolete.     How do you successfully drive innovation? And who can help you do that? That’s exactly what this session is about—concise\, practical\, and featuring best-practice examples from successful companies.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration takes place via the organizer’s website.\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Take this with you Best Practices from the Region: How IST Turns Customers into Fans and How Federtechnik Schmid Is Tapping into New Business Areas with Sensor Technology.Proven methods and tools: market and IP research\, ideation methodologies\, and platforms with the right support for you.Innovation Ecosystems: How does such a system work\, and how can it help me?Grants: Here’s How It Works in Practice!Access to the Network: Switzerland Innovation Park Ost is your gateway to startups and innovation platforms (be circular\, Textile+\, Sensor Innovation Hub)Direct Connections: Guided tour of the preXcon Marketplace and networking reception.								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Date & time\n					\n\n					November 3\, 2026 \n9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Place\n					\n\n					St. Galler Kantonalbank Halle\, Content Hub RedSplügenstrasse 12 9008 St. Gallen \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Session Schedule\n					\n\n					\n\n\n\n09:30 \n\n\n“Innovation” That Makes a Difference \nHans Ebinger\, Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n09:35 \n\n\nBuilding a Successful Innovation Ecosystem \nJennifer Kaiser-Steiner\, Head of the Learning & Exchange Center\, UnternehmerTUM \n\n\n\n\n09:50 \n\n\nInvolving Customers: Using Design Thinking to Get to the Heart of the Problem \nKatrin Gajo\, Director of R&D at IST AG \n\n\n\n\n10:05 \n\n\nUnderstanding the Market: IP and Market Research \nMirko Schade\, CEO of Keller Schneider AG \n\n\n\n\n10:15 \n\n\nIdeation Methods \nLukas Schmid\, Director of the IDEE Institute at OST \n\n\n\n\n10:25 \n\n\nReal-World Example: “Dumb” Springs + Smart Sensors \nAlbert Enste\, CEO and Owner of Federtechnik Schmid AG \n\n\n\n\n10:40 \n\n\nPlatform Offerings: be circular\, SmartTex\, Sensor Innovation Hub \nRuedi Wagner\, Head of Innovation at Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n10:55 \n\n\nProject Funding in Practice \nAndreas Kaiser\, Innosuisse Mentor and Partner at Generis AG \n\n\n\n\n11:10 \n\n\nNetworking: The preXcon Platform \nMarlin Ilhan\, Head of Go-to-Market\, Olma Trade Fairs \n\n\n\n\n11:20 \n\n\nGuided Tour: Market Square & Startup Corner Tour \nAbout selected exhibitors and startups \n\n\n\n\n11:45 \n\n\nNetworking Reception \nNetwork with attendees\, exhibitors\, and speakers \n\n\n\n\n12:00 \n\n\nEnd of the session \n\n\n\n\n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Registration\n					\n\n					ticketshop.olma-messen.ch/content \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												your contact\n					\n\n					Hans Ebinger \nDeputy CEO\, Switzerland Innovation Park East  \nhans.ebinger@innovationspark-ost.ch \n+41 79 245 43 22
URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/service-provider-lunch-accounting-fiduciary-services-2/
CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240316
DTSTAMP:20251114T185640Z
CREATED:20240222T135804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T185640Z
UID:10000234-1710374400-1710547199@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Cross Border Innovation
DESCRIPTION:"Innovation": From Idea to Impact!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Your company is a technology leader in its niche—for now. Many Swiss industrial companies command top prices on the global market with their sophisticated precision products. But the competition never sleeps; it often has a better cost structure and learns quickly. Customer needs are changing. Anyone who merely develops the next version of a tried-and-true product will eventually make themselves obsolete.     How do you successfully drive innovation? And who can help you do that? That’s exactly what this session is about—concise\, practical\, and featuring best-practice examples from successful companies.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration takes place via the organizer’s website.\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Take this with you Best Practices from the Region: How IST Turns Customers into Fans and How Federtechnik Schmid Is Tapping into New Business Areas with Sensor Technology.Proven methods and tools: market and IP research\, ideation methodologies\, and platforms with the right support for you.Innovation Ecosystems: How does such a system work\, and how can it help me?Grants: Here’s How It Works in Practice!Access to the Network: Switzerland Innovation Park Ost is your gateway to startups and innovation platforms (be circular\, Textile+\, Sensor Innovation Hub)Direct Connections: Guided tour of the preXcon Marketplace and networking reception.								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Date & time\n					\n\n					November 3\, 2026 \n9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Place\n					\n\n					St. Galler Kantonalbank Halle\, Content Hub RedSplügenstrasse 12 9008 St. Gallen \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Session Schedule\n					\n\n					\n\n\n\n09:30 \n\n\n“Innovation” That Makes a Difference \nHans Ebinger\, Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n09:35 \n\n\nBuilding a Successful Innovation Ecosystem \nJennifer Kaiser-Steiner\, Head of the Learning & Exchange Center\, UnternehmerTUM \n\n\n\n\n09:50 \n\n\nInvolving Customers: Using Design Thinking to Get to the Heart of the Problem \nKatrin Gajo\, Director of R&D at IST AG \n\n\n\n\n10:05 \n\n\nUnderstanding the Market: IP and Market Research \nMirko Schade\, CEO of Keller Schneider AG \n\n\n\n\n10:15 \n\n\nIdeation Methods \nLukas Schmid\, Director of the IDEE Institute at OST \n\n\n\n\n10:25 \n\n\nReal-World Example: “Dumb” Springs + Smart Sensors \nAlbert Enste\, CEO and Owner of Federtechnik Schmid AG \n\n\n\n\n10:40 \n\n\nPlatform Offerings: be circular\, SmartTex\, Sensor Innovation Hub \nRuedi Wagner\, Head of Innovation at Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n10:55 \n\n\nProject Funding in Practice \nAndreas Kaiser\, Innosuisse Mentor and Partner at Generis AG \n\n\n\n\n11:10 \n\n\nNetworking: The preXcon Platform \nMarlin Ilhan\, Head of Go-to-Market\, Olma Trade Fairs \n\n\n\n\n11:20 \n\n\nGuided Tour: Market Square & Startup Corner Tour \nAbout selected exhibitors and startups \n\n\n\n\n11:45 \n\n\nNetworking Reception \nNetwork with attendees\, exhibitors\, and speakers \n\n\n\n\n12:00 \n\n\nEnd of the session \n\n\n\n\n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Registration\n					\n\n					ticketshop.olma-messen.ch/content \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												your contact\n					\n\n					Hans Ebinger \nDeputy CEO\, Switzerland Innovation Park East  \nhans.ebinger@innovationspark-ost.ch \n+41 79 245 43 22
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240312T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240312T170000
DTSTAMP:20240212T080909Z
CREATED:20231012T114227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T080909Z
UID:10000150-1710230400-1710262800@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Training day: Smart Factory
DESCRIPTION:"Innovation": From Idea to Impact!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Your company is a technology leader in its niche—for now. Many Swiss industrial companies command top prices on the global market with their sophisticated precision products. But the competition never sleeps; it often has a better cost structure and learns quickly. Customer needs are changing. Anyone who merely develops the next version of a tried-and-true product will eventually make themselves obsolete.     How do you successfully drive innovation? And who can help you do that? That’s exactly what this session is about—concise\, practical\, and featuring best-practice examples from successful companies.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration takes place via the organizer’s website.\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Take this with you Best Practices from the Region: How IST Turns Customers into Fans and How Federtechnik Schmid Is Tapping into New Business Areas with Sensor Technology.Proven methods and tools: market and IP research\, ideation methodologies\, and platforms with the right support for you.Innovation Ecosystems: How does such a system work\, and how can it help me?Grants: Here’s How It Works in Practice!Access to the Network: Switzerland Innovation Park Ost is your gateway to startups and innovation platforms (be circular\, Textile+\, Sensor Innovation Hub)Direct Connections: Guided tour of the preXcon Marketplace and networking reception.								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Date & time\n					\n\n					November 3\, 2026 \n9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Place\n					\n\n					St. Galler Kantonalbank Halle\, Content Hub RedSplügenstrasse 12 9008 St. Gallen \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Session Schedule\n					\n\n					\n\n\n\n09:30 \n\n\n“Innovation” That Makes a Difference \nHans Ebinger\, Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n09:35 \n\n\nBuilding a Successful Innovation Ecosystem \nJennifer Kaiser-Steiner\, Head of the Learning & Exchange Center\, UnternehmerTUM \n\n\n\n\n09:50 \n\n\nInvolving Customers: Using Design Thinking to Get to the Heart of the Problem \nKatrin Gajo\, Director of R&D at IST AG \n\n\n\n\n10:05 \n\n\nUnderstanding the Market: IP and Market Research \nMirko Schade\, CEO of Keller Schneider AG \n\n\n\n\n10:15 \n\n\nIdeation Methods \nLukas Schmid\, Director of the IDEE Institute at OST \n\n\n\n\n10:25 \n\n\nReal-World Example: “Dumb” Springs + Smart Sensors \nAlbert Enste\, CEO and Owner of Federtechnik Schmid AG \n\n\n\n\n10:40 \n\n\nPlatform Offerings: be circular\, SmartTex\, Sensor Innovation Hub \nRuedi Wagner\, Head of Innovation at Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n10:55 \n\n\nProject Funding in Practice \nAndreas Kaiser\, Innosuisse Mentor and Partner at Generis AG \n\n\n\n\n11:10 \n\n\nNetworking: The preXcon Platform \nMarlin Ilhan\, Head of Go-to-Market\, Olma Trade Fairs \n\n\n\n\n11:20 \n\n\nGuided Tour: Market Square & Startup Corner Tour \nAbout selected exhibitors and startups \n\n\n\n\n11:45 \n\n\nNetworking Reception \nNetwork with attendees\, exhibitors\, and speakers \n\n\n\n\n12:00 \n\n\nEnd of the session \n\n\n\n\n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Registration\n					\n\n					ticketshop.olma-messen.ch/content \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												your contact\n					\n\n					Hans Ebinger \nDeputy CEO\, Switzerland Innovation Park East  \nhans.ebinger@innovationspark-ost.ch \n+41 79 245 43 22
URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/training-day-smart-factory/
LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240305T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240305T230000
DTSTAMP:20240228T152716Z
CREATED:20240206T131628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T152716Z
UID:10000224-1709652600-1709679600@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Trends in Micro Nano
DESCRIPTION:"Innovation": From Idea to Impact!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Your company is a technology leader in its niche—for now. Many Swiss industrial companies command top prices on the global market with their sophisticated precision products. But the competition never sleeps; it often has a better cost structure and learns quickly. Customer needs are changing. Anyone who merely develops the next version of a tried-and-true product will eventually make themselves obsolete.     How do you successfully drive innovation? And who can help you do that? That’s exactly what this session is about—concise\, practical\, and featuring best-practice examples from successful companies.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration takes place via the organizer’s website.\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Take this with you Best Practices from the Region: How IST Turns Customers into Fans and How Federtechnik Schmid Is Tapping into New Business Areas with Sensor Technology.Proven methods and tools: market and IP research\, ideation methodologies\, and platforms with the right support for you.Innovation Ecosystems: How does such a system work\, and how can it help me?Grants: Here’s How It Works in Practice!Access to the Network: Switzerland Innovation Park Ost is your gateway to startups and innovation platforms (be circular\, Textile+\, Sensor Innovation Hub)Direct Connections: Guided tour of the preXcon Marketplace and networking reception.								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Date & time\n					\n\n					November 3\, 2026 \n9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Place\n					\n\n					St. Galler Kantonalbank Halle\, Content Hub RedSplügenstrasse 12 9008 St. Gallen \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Session Schedule\n					\n\n					\n\n\n\n09:30 \n\n\n“Innovation” That Makes a Difference \nHans Ebinger\, Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n09:35 \n\n\nBuilding a Successful Innovation Ecosystem \nJennifer Kaiser-Steiner\, Head of the Learning & Exchange Center\, UnternehmerTUM \n\n\n\n\n09:50 \n\n\nInvolving Customers: Using Design Thinking to Get to the Heart of the Problem \nKatrin Gajo\, Director of R&D at IST AG \n\n\n\n\n10:05 \n\n\nUnderstanding the Market: IP and Market Research \nMirko Schade\, CEO of Keller Schneider AG \n\n\n\n\n10:15 \n\n\nIdeation Methods \nLukas Schmid\, Director of the IDEE Institute at OST \n\n\n\n\n10:25 \n\n\nReal-World Example: “Dumb” Springs + Smart Sensors \nAlbert Enste\, CEO and Owner of Federtechnik Schmid AG \n\n\n\n\n10:40 \n\n\nPlatform Offerings: be circular\, SmartTex\, Sensor Innovation Hub \nRuedi Wagner\, Head of Innovation at Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n10:55 \n\n\nProject Funding in Practice \nAndreas Kaiser\, Innosuisse Mentor and Partner at Generis AG \n\n\n\n\n11:10 \n\n\nNetworking: The preXcon Platform \nMarlin Ilhan\, Head of Go-to-Market\, Olma Trade Fairs \n\n\n\n\n11:20 \n\n\nGuided Tour: Market Square & Startup Corner Tour \nAbout selected exhibitors and startups \n\n\n\n\n11:45 \n\n\nNetworking Reception \nNetwork with attendees\, exhibitors\, and speakers \n\n\n\n\n12:00 \n\n\nEnd of the session \n\n\n\n\n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Registration\n					\n\n					ticketshop.olma-messen.ch/content \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												your contact\n					\n\n					Hans Ebinger \nDeputy CEO\, Switzerland Innovation Park East  \nhans.ebinger@innovationspark-ost.ch \n+41 79 245 43 22
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240304T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240304T130000
DTSTAMP:20251114T185640Z
CREATED:20240103T103112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T185640Z
UID:10000191-1709553600-1709557200@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Startup lunch Rappi
DESCRIPTION:"Innovation": From Idea to Impact!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Your company is a technology leader in its niche—for now. Many Swiss industrial companies command top prices on the global market with their sophisticated precision products. But the competition never sleeps; it often has a better cost structure and learns quickly. Customer needs are changing. Anyone who merely develops the next version of a tried-and-true product will eventually make themselves obsolete.     How do you successfully drive innovation? And who can help you do that? That’s exactly what this session is about—concise\, practical\, and featuring best-practice examples from successful companies.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration takes place via the organizer’s website.\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Take this with you Best Practices from the Region: How IST Turns Customers into Fans and How Federtechnik Schmid Is Tapping into New Business Areas with Sensor Technology.Proven methods and tools: market and IP research\, ideation methodologies\, and platforms with the right support for you.Innovation Ecosystems: How does such a system work\, and how can it help me?Grants: Here’s How It Works in Practice!Access to the Network: Switzerland Innovation Park Ost is your gateway to startups and innovation platforms (be circular\, Textile+\, Sensor Innovation Hub)Direct Connections: Guided tour of the preXcon Marketplace and networking reception.								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Date & time\n					\n\n					November 3\, 2026 \n9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Place\n					\n\n					St. Galler Kantonalbank Halle\, Content Hub RedSplügenstrasse 12 9008 St. Gallen \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Session Schedule\n					\n\n					\n\n\n\n09:30 \n\n\n“Innovation” That Makes a Difference \nHans Ebinger\, Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n09:35 \n\n\nBuilding a Successful Innovation Ecosystem \nJennifer Kaiser-Steiner\, Head of the Learning & Exchange Center\, UnternehmerTUM \n\n\n\n\n09:50 \n\n\nInvolving Customers: Using Design Thinking to Get to the Heart of the Problem \nKatrin Gajo\, Director of R&D at IST AG \n\n\n\n\n10:05 \n\n\nUnderstanding the Market: IP and Market Research \nMirko Schade\, CEO of Keller Schneider AG \n\n\n\n\n10:15 \n\n\nIdeation Methods \nLukas Schmid\, Director of the IDEE Institute at OST \n\n\n\n\n10:25 \n\n\nReal-World Example: “Dumb” Springs + Smart Sensors \nAlbert Enste\, CEO and Owner of Federtechnik Schmid AG \n\n\n\n\n10:40 \n\n\nPlatform Offerings: be circular\, SmartTex\, Sensor Innovation Hub \nRuedi Wagner\, Head of Innovation at Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n10:55 \n\n\nProject Funding in Practice \nAndreas Kaiser\, Innosuisse Mentor and Partner at Generis AG \n\n\n\n\n11:10 \n\n\nNetworking: The preXcon Platform \nMarlin Ilhan\, Head of Go-to-Market\, Olma Trade Fairs \n\n\n\n\n11:20 \n\n\nGuided Tour: Market Square & Startup Corner Tour \nAbout selected exhibitors and startups \n\n\n\n\n11:45 \n\n\nNetworking Reception \nNetwork with attendees\, exhibitors\, and speakers \n\n\n\n\n12:00 \n\n\nEnd of the session \n\n\n\n\n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Registration\n					\n\n					ticketshop.olma-messen.ch/content \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												your contact\n					\n\n					Hans Ebinger \nDeputy CEO\, Switzerland Innovation Park East  \nhans.ebinger@innovationspark-ost.ch \n+41 79 245 43 22
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240227T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240227T183000
DTSTAMP:20251114T185640Z
CREATED:20240105T143813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T185640Z
UID:10000194-1709053200-1709058600@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Smart Factory: Data Analytics
DESCRIPTION:"Innovation": From Idea to Impact!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Your company is a technology leader in its niche—for now. Many Swiss industrial companies command top prices on the global market with their sophisticated precision products. But the competition never sleeps; it often has a better cost structure and learns quickly. Customer needs are changing. Anyone who merely develops the next version of a tried-and-true product will eventually make themselves obsolete.     How do you successfully drive innovation? And who can help you do that? That’s exactly what this session is about—concise\, practical\, and featuring best-practice examples from successful companies.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration takes place via the organizer’s website.\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Take this with you Best Practices from the Region: How IST Turns Customers into Fans and How Federtechnik Schmid Is Tapping into New Business Areas with Sensor Technology.Proven methods and tools: market and IP research\, ideation methodologies\, and platforms with the right support for you.Innovation Ecosystems: How does such a system work\, and how can it help me?Grants: Here’s How It Works in Practice!Access to the Network: Switzerland Innovation Park Ost is your gateway to startups and innovation platforms (be circular\, Textile+\, Sensor Innovation Hub)Direct Connections: Guided tour of the preXcon Marketplace and networking reception.								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Date & time\n					\n\n					November 3\, 2026 \n9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Place\n					\n\n					St. Galler Kantonalbank Halle\, Content Hub RedSplügenstrasse 12 9008 St. Gallen \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Session Schedule\n					\n\n					\n\n\n\n09:30 \n\n\n“Innovation” That Makes a Difference \nHans Ebinger\, Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n09:35 \n\n\nBuilding a Successful Innovation Ecosystem \nJennifer Kaiser-Steiner\, Head of the Learning & Exchange Center\, UnternehmerTUM \n\n\n\n\n09:50 \n\n\nInvolving Customers: Using Design Thinking to Get to the Heart of the Problem \nKatrin Gajo\, Director of R&D at IST AG \n\n\n\n\n10:05 \n\n\nUnderstanding the Market: IP and Market Research \nMirko Schade\, CEO of Keller Schneider AG \n\n\n\n\n10:15 \n\n\nIdeation Methods \nLukas Schmid\, Director of the IDEE Institute at OST \n\n\n\n\n10:25 \n\n\nReal-World Example: “Dumb” Springs + Smart Sensors \nAlbert Enste\, CEO and Owner of Federtechnik Schmid AG \n\n\n\n\n10:40 \n\n\nPlatform Offerings: be circular\, SmartTex\, Sensor Innovation Hub \nRuedi Wagner\, Head of Innovation at Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n10:55 \n\n\nProject Funding in Practice \nAndreas Kaiser\, Innosuisse Mentor and Partner at Generis AG \n\n\n\n\n11:10 \n\n\nNetworking: The preXcon Platform \nMarlin Ilhan\, Head of Go-to-Market\, Olma Trade Fairs \n\n\n\n\n11:20 \n\n\nGuided Tour: Market Square & Startup Corner Tour \nAbout selected exhibitors and startups \n\n\n\n\n11:45 \n\n\nNetworking Reception \nNetwork with attendees\, exhibitors\, and speakers \n\n\n\n\n12:00 \n\n\nEnd of the session \n\n\n\n\n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Registration\n					\n\n					ticketshop.olma-messen.ch/content \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												your contact\n					\n\n					Hans Ebinger \nDeputy CEO\, Switzerland Innovation Park East  \nhans.ebinger@innovationspark-ost.ch \n+41 79 245 43 22
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240222T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240222T120000
DTSTAMP:20251114T185641Z
CREATED:20240119T120127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T185641Z
UID:10000201-1708590600-1708603200@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Swiss mechatronics event: How does generative AI support my company?
DESCRIPTION:"Innovation": From Idea to Impact!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Your company is a technology leader in its niche—for now. Many Swiss industrial companies command top prices on the global market with their sophisticated precision products. But the competition never sleeps; it often has a better cost structure and learns quickly. Customer needs are changing. Anyone who merely develops the next version of a tried-and-true product will eventually make themselves obsolete.     How do you successfully drive innovation? And who can help you do that? That’s exactly what this session is about—concise\, practical\, and featuring best-practice examples from successful companies.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration takes place via the organizer’s website.\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Take this with you Best Practices from the Region: How IST Turns Customers into Fans and How Federtechnik Schmid Is Tapping into New Business Areas with Sensor Technology.Proven methods and tools: market and IP research\, ideation methodologies\, and platforms with the right support for you.Innovation Ecosystems: How does such a system work\, and how can it help me?Grants: Here’s How It Works in Practice!Access to the Network: Switzerland Innovation Park Ost is your gateway to startups and innovation platforms (be circular\, Textile+\, Sensor Innovation Hub)Direct Connections: Guided tour of the preXcon Marketplace and networking reception.								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Date & time\n					\n\n					November 3\, 2026 \n9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Place\n					\n\n					St. Galler Kantonalbank Halle\, Content Hub RedSplügenstrasse 12 9008 St. Gallen \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Session Schedule\n					\n\n					\n\n\n\n09:30 \n\n\n“Innovation” That Makes a Difference \nHans Ebinger\, Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n09:35 \n\n\nBuilding a Successful Innovation Ecosystem \nJennifer Kaiser-Steiner\, Head of the Learning & Exchange Center\, UnternehmerTUM \n\n\n\n\n09:50 \n\n\nInvolving Customers: Using Design Thinking to Get to the Heart of the Problem \nKatrin Gajo\, Director of R&D at IST AG \n\n\n\n\n10:05 \n\n\nUnderstanding the Market: IP and Market Research \nMirko Schade\, CEO of Keller Schneider AG \n\n\n\n\n10:15 \n\n\nIdeation Methods \nLukas Schmid\, Director of the IDEE Institute at OST \n\n\n\n\n10:25 \n\n\nReal-World Example: “Dumb” Springs + Smart Sensors \nAlbert Enste\, CEO and Owner of Federtechnik Schmid AG \n\n\n\n\n10:40 \n\n\nPlatform Offerings: be circular\, SmartTex\, Sensor Innovation Hub \nRuedi Wagner\, Head of Innovation at Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n10:55 \n\n\nProject Funding in Practice \nAndreas Kaiser\, Innosuisse Mentor and Partner at Generis AG \n\n\n\n\n11:10 \n\n\nNetworking: The preXcon Platform \nMarlin Ilhan\, Head of Go-to-Market\, Olma Trade Fairs \n\n\n\n\n11:20 \n\n\nGuided Tour: Market Square & Startup Corner Tour \nAbout selected exhibitors and startups \n\n\n\n\n11:45 \n\n\nNetworking Reception \nNetwork with attendees\, exhibitors\, and speakers \n\n\n\n\n12:00 \n\n\nEnd of the session \n\n\n\n\n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Registration\n					\n\n					ticketshop.olma-messen.ch/content \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												your contact\n					\n\n					Hans Ebinger \nDeputy CEO\, Switzerland Innovation Park East  \nhans.ebinger@innovationspark-ost.ch \n+41 79 245 43 22
URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/trends-in-micro-nano/
LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240216T073000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240216T090000
DTSTAMP:20240201T130144Z
CREATED:20231010T114317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T130144Z
UID:10000149-1708068600-1708074000@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Impulse event “Business Model Innovation”
DESCRIPTION:"Innovation": From Idea to Impact!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Your company is a technology leader in its niche—for now. Many Swiss industrial companies command top prices on the global market with their sophisticated precision products. But the competition never sleeps; it often has a better cost structure and learns quickly. Customer needs are changing. Anyone who merely develops the next version of a tried-and-true product will eventually make themselves obsolete.     How do you successfully drive innovation? And who can help you do that? That’s exactly what this session is about—concise\, practical\, and featuring best-practice examples from successful companies.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration takes place via the organizer’s website.\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Take this with you Best Practices from the Region: How IST Turns Customers into Fans and How Federtechnik Schmid Is Tapping into New Business Areas with Sensor Technology.Proven methods and tools: market and IP research\, ideation methodologies\, and platforms with the right support for you.Innovation Ecosystems: How does such a system work\, and how can it help me?Grants: Here’s How It Works in Practice!Access to the Network: Switzerland Innovation Park Ost is your gateway to startups and innovation platforms (be circular\, Textile+\, Sensor Innovation Hub)Direct Connections: Guided tour of the preXcon Marketplace and networking reception.								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Date & time\n					\n\n					November 3\, 2026 \n9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Place\n					\n\n					St. Galler Kantonalbank Halle\, Content Hub RedSplügenstrasse 12 9008 St. Gallen \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Session Schedule\n					\n\n					\n\n\n\n09:30 \n\n\n“Innovation” That Makes a Difference \nHans Ebinger\, Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n09:35 \n\n\nBuilding a Successful Innovation Ecosystem \nJennifer Kaiser-Steiner\, Head of the Learning & Exchange Center\, UnternehmerTUM \n\n\n\n\n09:50 \n\n\nInvolving Customers: Using Design Thinking to Get to the Heart of the Problem \nKatrin Gajo\, Director of R&D at IST AG \n\n\n\n\n10:05 \n\n\nUnderstanding the Market: IP and Market Research \nMirko Schade\, CEO of Keller Schneider AG \n\n\n\n\n10:15 \n\n\nIdeation Methods \nLukas Schmid\, Director of the IDEE Institute at OST \n\n\n\n\n10:25 \n\n\nReal-World Example: “Dumb” Springs + Smart Sensors \nAlbert Enste\, CEO and Owner of Federtechnik Schmid AG \n\n\n\n\n10:40 \n\n\nPlatform Offerings: be circular\, SmartTex\, Sensor Innovation Hub \nRuedi Wagner\, Head of Innovation at Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n10:55 \n\n\nProject Funding in Practice \nAndreas Kaiser\, Innosuisse Mentor and Partner at Generis AG \n\n\n\n\n11:10 \n\n\nNetworking: The preXcon Platform \nMarlin Ilhan\, Head of Go-to-Market\, Olma Trade Fairs \n\n\n\n\n11:20 \n\n\nGuided Tour: Market Square & Startup Corner Tour \nAbout selected exhibitors and startups \n\n\n\n\n11:45 \n\n\nNetworking Reception \nNetwork with attendees\, exhibitors\, and speakers \n\n\n\n\n12:00 \n\n\nEnd of the session \n\n\n\n\n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Registration\n					\n\n					ticketshop.olma-messen.ch/content \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												your contact\n					\n\n					Hans Ebinger \nDeputy CEO\, Switzerland Innovation Park East  \nhans.ebinger@innovationspark-ost.ch \n+41 79 245 43 22
URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/impulse-event-business-model-innovation/
LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For those interested in innovation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240206T111500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240206T120000
DTSTAMP:20240208T061134Z
CREATED:20240118T102519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T061134Z
UID:10000200-1707218100-1707220800@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Lunch service provider: Benefit from funding contributions
DESCRIPTION:"Innovation": From Idea to Impact!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Your company is a technology leader in its niche—for now. Many Swiss industrial companies command top prices on the global market with their sophisticated precision products. But the competition never sleeps; it often has a better cost structure and learns quickly. Customer needs are changing. Anyone who merely develops the next version of a tried-and-true product will eventually make themselves obsolete.     How do you successfully drive innovation? And who can help you do that? That’s exactly what this session is about—concise\, practical\, and featuring best-practice examples from successful companies.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration takes place via the organizer’s website.\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Take this with you Best Practices from the Region: How IST Turns Customers into Fans and How Federtechnik Schmid Is Tapping into New Business Areas with Sensor Technology.Proven methods and tools: market and IP research\, ideation methodologies\, and platforms with the right support for you.Innovation Ecosystems: How does such a system work\, and how can it help me?Grants: Here’s How It Works in Practice!Access to the Network: Switzerland Innovation Park Ost is your gateway to startups and innovation platforms (be circular\, Textile+\, Sensor Innovation Hub)Direct Connections: Guided tour of the preXcon Marketplace and networking reception.								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Date & time\n					\n\n					November 3\, 2026 \n9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Place\n					\n\n					St. Galler Kantonalbank Halle\, Content Hub RedSplügenstrasse 12 9008 St. Gallen \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Session Schedule\n					\n\n					\n\n\n\n09:30 \n\n\n“Innovation” That Makes a Difference \nHans Ebinger\, Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n09:35 \n\n\nBuilding a Successful Innovation Ecosystem \nJennifer Kaiser-Steiner\, Head of the Learning & Exchange Center\, UnternehmerTUM \n\n\n\n\n09:50 \n\n\nInvolving Customers: Using Design Thinking to Get to the Heart of the Problem \nKatrin Gajo\, Director of R&D at IST AG \n\n\n\n\n10:05 \n\n\nUnderstanding the Market: IP and Market Research \nMirko Schade\, CEO of Keller Schneider AG \n\n\n\n\n10:15 \n\n\nIdeation Methods \nLukas Schmid\, Director of the IDEE Institute at OST \n\n\n\n\n10:25 \n\n\nReal-World Example: “Dumb” Springs + Smart Sensors \nAlbert Enste\, CEO and Owner of Federtechnik Schmid AG \n\n\n\n\n10:40 \n\n\nPlatform Offerings: be circular\, SmartTex\, Sensor Innovation Hub \nRuedi Wagner\, Head of Innovation at Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n10:55 \n\n\nProject Funding in Practice \nAndreas Kaiser\, Innosuisse Mentor and Partner at Generis AG \n\n\n\n\n11:10 \n\n\nNetworking: The preXcon Platform \nMarlin Ilhan\, Head of Go-to-Market\, Olma Trade Fairs \n\n\n\n\n11:20 \n\n\nGuided Tour: Market Square & Startup Corner Tour \nAbout selected exhibitors and startups \n\n\n\n\n11:45 \n\n\nNetworking Reception \nNetwork with attendees\, exhibitors\, and speakers \n\n\n\n\n12:00 \n\n\nEnd of the session \n\n\n\n\n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Registration\n					\n\n					ticketshop.olma-messen.ch/content \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												your contact\n					\n\n					Hans Ebinger \nDeputy CEO\, Switzerland Innovation Park East  \nhans.ebinger@innovationspark-ost.ch \n+41 79 245 43 22
URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/how-you-can-benefit-from-funding-input-from-inspiralia/
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-inspiralia.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240205T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240205T130000
DTSTAMP:20240129T150417Z
CREATED:20240103T102138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T150417Z
UID:10000189-1707134400-1707138000@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Startup Lunch Rappi (Impuls: Founder's Circle)
DESCRIPTION:"Innovation": From Idea to Impact!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Your company is a technology leader in its niche—for now. Many Swiss industrial companies command top prices on the global market with their sophisticated precision products. But the competition never sleeps; it often has a better cost structure and learns quickly. Customer needs are changing. Anyone who merely develops the next version of a tried-and-true product will eventually make themselves obsolete.     How do you successfully drive innovation? And who can help you do that? That’s exactly what this session is about—concise\, practical\, and featuring best-practice examples from successful companies.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration takes place via the organizer’s website.\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Take this with you Best Practices from the Region: How IST Turns Customers into Fans and How Federtechnik Schmid Is Tapping into New Business Areas with Sensor Technology.Proven methods and tools: market and IP research\, ideation methodologies\, and platforms with the right support for you.Innovation Ecosystems: How does such a system work\, and how can it help me?Grants: Here’s How It Works in Practice!Access to the Network: Switzerland Innovation Park Ost is your gateway to startups and innovation platforms (be circular\, Textile+\, Sensor Innovation Hub)Direct Connections: Guided tour of the preXcon Marketplace and networking reception.								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Date & time\n					\n\n					November 3\, 2026 \n9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Place\n					\n\n					St. Galler Kantonalbank Halle\, Content Hub RedSplügenstrasse 12 9008 St. Gallen \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Session Schedule\n					\n\n					\n\n\n\n09:30 \n\n\n“Innovation” That Makes a Difference \nHans Ebinger\, Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n09:35 \n\n\nBuilding a Successful Innovation Ecosystem \nJennifer Kaiser-Steiner\, Head of the Learning & Exchange Center\, UnternehmerTUM \n\n\n\n\n09:50 \n\n\nInvolving Customers: Using Design Thinking to Get to the Heart of the Problem \nKatrin Gajo\, Director of R&D at IST AG \n\n\n\n\n10:05 \n\n\nUnderstanding the Market: IP and Market Research \nMirko Schade\, CEO of Keller Schneider AG \n\n\n\n\n10:15 \n\n\nIdeation Methods \nLukas Schmid\, Director of the IDEE Institute at OST \n\n\n\n\n10:25 \n\n\nReal-World Example: “Dumb” Springs + Smart Sensors \nAlbert Enste\, CEO and Owner of Federtechnik Schmid AG \n\n\n\n\n10:40 \n\n\nPlatform Offerings: be circular\, SmartTex\, Sensor Innovation Hub \nRuedi Wagner\, Head of Innovation at Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n10:55 \n\n\nProject Funding in Practice \nAndreas Kaiser\, Innosuisse Mentor and Partner at Generis AG \n\n\n\n\n11:10 \n\n\nNetworking: The preXcon Platform \nMarlin Ilhan\, Head of Go-to-Market\, Olma Trade Fairs \n\n\n\n\n11:20 \n\n\nGuided Tour: Market Square & Startup Corner Tour \nAbout selected exhibitors and startups \n\n\n\n\n11:45 \n\n\nNetworking Reception \nNetwork with attendees\, exhibitors\, and speakers \n\n\n\n\n12:00 \n\n\nEnd of the session \n\n\n\n\n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Registration\n					\n\n					ticketshop.olma-messen.ch/content \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												your contact\n					\n\n					Hans Ebinger \nDeputy CEO\, Switzerland Innovation Park East  \nhans.ebinger@innovationspark-ost.ch \n+41 79 245 43 22
URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/startup-lunch-rappi-2/
LOCATION:Startup Space Rapperswil\, New Jonastrasse 59\, Rapperswil-Jona\, St. Gallen\, 8640
CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240130T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240130T183000
DTSTAMP:20240131T074506Z
CREATED:20231208T073325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T074506Z
UID:10000185-1706634000-1706639400@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Smart Factory: Digitalization in production
DESCRIPTION:"Innovation": From Idea to Impact!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Your company is a technology leader in its niche—for now. Many Swiss industrial companies command top prices on the global market with their sophisticated precision products. But the competition never sleeps; it often has a better cost structure and learns quickly. Customer needs are changing. Anyone who merely develops the next version of a tried-and-true product will eventually make themselves obsolete.     How do you successfully drive innovation? And who can help you do that? That’s exactly what this session is about—concise\, practical\, and featuring best-practice examples from successful companies.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration takes place via the organizer’s website.\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Take this with you Best Practices from the Region: How IST Turns Customers into Fans and How Federtechnik Schmid Is Tapping into New Business Areas with Sensor Technology.Proven methods and tools: market and IP research\, ideation methodologies\, and platforms with the right support for you.Innovation Ecosystems: How does such a system work\, and how can it help me?Grants: Here’s How It Works in Practice!Access to the Network: Switzerland Innovation Park Ost is your gateway to startups and innovation platforms (be circular\, Textile+\, Sensor Innovation Hub)Direct Connections: Guided tour of the preXcon Marketplace and networking reception.								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Date & time\n					\n\n					November 3\, 2026 \n9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Place\n					\n\n					St. Galler Kantonalbank Halle\, Content Hub RedSplügenstrasse 12 9008 St. Gallen \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Session Schedule\n					\n\n					\n\n\n\n09:30 \n\n\n“Innovation” That Makes a Difference \nHans Ebinger\, Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n09:35 \n\n\nBuilding a Successful Innovation Ecosystem \nJennifer Kaiser-Steiner\, Head of the Learning & Exchange Center\, UnternehmerTUM \n\n\n\n\n09:50 \n\n\nInvolving Customers: Using Design Thinking to Get to the Heart of the Problem \nKatrin Gajo\, Director of R&D at IST AG \n\n\n\n\n10:05 \n\n\nUnderstanding the Market: IP and Market Research \nMirko Schade\, CEO of Keller Schneider AG \n\n\n\n\n10:15 \n\n\nIdeation Methods \nLukas Schmid\, Director of the IDEE Institute at OST \n\n\n\n\n10:25 \n\n\nReal-World Example: “Dumb” Springs + Smart Sensors \nAlbert Enste\, CEO and Owner of Federtechnik Schmid AG \n\n\n\n\n10:40 \n\n\nPlatform Offerings: be circular\, SmartTex\, Sensor Innovation Hub \nRuedi Wagner\, Head of Innovation at Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n10:55 \n\n\nProject Funding in Practice \nAndreas Kaiser\, Innosuisse Mentor and Partner at Generis AG \n\n\n\n\n11:10 \n\n\nNetworking: The preXcon Platform \nMarlin Ilhan\, Head of Go-to-Market\, Olma Trade Fairs \n\n\n\n\n11:20 \n\n\nGuided Tour: Market Square & Startup Corner Tour \nAbout selected exhibitors and startups \n\n\n\n\n11:45 \n\n\nNetworking Reception \nNetwork with attendees\, exhibitors\, and speakers \n\n\n\n\n12:00 \n\n\nEnd of the session \n\n\n\n\n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Registration\n					\n\n					ticketshop.olma-messen.ch/content \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												your contact\n					\n\n					Hans Ebinger \nDeputy CEO\, Switzerland Innovation Park East  \nhans.ebinger@innovationspark-ost.ch \n+41 79 245 43 22
URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/smart-factory-digitalization-in-production/
LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For those interested in innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240108T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240108T130000
DTSTAMP:20240103T091938Z
CREATED:20231222T131600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T091938Z
UID:10000187-1704715200-1704718800@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Startup lunch Rappi
DESCRIPTION:"Innovation": From Idea to Impact!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Your company is a technology leader in its niche—for now. Many Swiss industrial companies command top prices on the global market with their sophisticated precision products. But the competition never sleeps; it often has a better cost structure and learns quickly. Customer needs are changing. Anyone who merely develops the next version of a tried-and-true product will eventually make themselves obsolete.     How do you successfully drive innovation? And who can help you do that? That’s exactly what this session is about—concise\, practical\, and featuring best-practice examples from successful companies.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration takes place via the organizer’s website.\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Take this with you Best Practices from the Region: How IST Turns Customers into Fans and How Federtechnik Schmid Is Tapping into New Business Areas with Sensor Technology.Proven methods and tools: market and IP research\, ideation methodologies\, and platforms with the right support for you.Innovation Ecosystems: How does such a system work\, and how can it help me?Grants: Here’s How It Works in Practice!Access to the Network: Switzerland Innovation Park Ost is your gateway to startups and innovation platforms (be circular\, Textile+\, Sensor Innovation Hub)Direct Connections: Guided tour of the preXcon Marketplace and networking reception.								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Date & time\n					\n\n					November 3\, 2026 \n9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Place\n					\n\n					St. Galler Kantonalbank Halle\, Content Hub RedSplügenstrasse 12 9008 St. Gallen \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Session Schedule\n					\n\n					\n\n\n\n09:30 \n\n\n“Innovation” That Makes a Difference \nHans Ebinger\, Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n09:35 \n\n\nBuilding a Successful Innovation Ecosystem \nJennifer Kaiser-Steiner\, Head of the Learning & Exchange Center\, UnternehmerTUM \n\n\n\n\n09:50 \n\n\nInvolving Customers: Using Design Thinking to Get to the Heart of the Problem \nKatrin Gajo\, Director of R&D at IST AG \n\n\n\n\n10:05 \n\n\nUnderstanding the Market: IP and Market Research \nMirko Schade\, CEO of Keller Schneider AG \n\n\n\n\n10:15 \n\n\nIdeation Methods \nLukas Schmid\, Director of the IDEE Institute at OST \n\n\n\n\n10:25 \n\n\nReal-World Example: “Dumb” Springs + Smart Sensors \nAlbert Enste\, CEO and Owner of Federtechnik Schmid AG \n\n\n\n\n10:40 \n\n\nPlatform Offerings: be circular\, SmartTex\, Sensor Innovation Hub \nRuedi Wagner\, Head of Innovation at Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n10:55 \n\n\nProject Funding in Practice \nAndreas Kaiser\, Innosuisse Mentor and Partner at Generis AG \n\n\n\n\n11:10 \n\n\nNetworking: The preXcon Platform \nMarlin Ilhan\, Head of Go-to-Market\, Olma Trade Fairs \n\n\n\n\n11:20 \n\n\nGuided Tour: Market Square & Startup Corner Tour \nAbout selected exhibitors and startups \n\n\n\n\n11:45 \n\n\nNetworking Reception \nNetwork with attendees\, exhibitors\, and speakers \n\n\n\n\n12:00 \n\n\nEnd of the session \n\n\n\n\n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Registration\n					\n\n					ticketshop.olma-messen.ch/content \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												your contact\n					\n\n					Hans Ebinger \nDeputy CEO\, Switzerland Innovation Park East  \nhans.ebinger@innovationspark-ost.ch \n+41 79 245 43 22
URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/startup-lunch-rappi/
LOCATION:Startup Space Rapperswil\, New Jonastrasse 59\, Rapperswil-Jona\, St. Gallen\, 8640
CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20231214T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20231214T200000
DTSTAMP:20251114T185621Z
CREATED:20231106T132525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T185621Z
UID:10000165-1702575000-1702584000@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Insight into the research institution Empa
DESCRIPTION:Content is protected.
URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/insight-into-the-research-institution-empa/
LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20231214T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20231214T180000
DTSTAMP:20240221T153632Z
CREATED:20221221T143559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T153632Z
UID:10000126-1702569600-1702576800@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Beer at 4!
DESCRIPTION:"Innovation": From Idea to Impact!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Your company is a technology leader in its niche—for now. Many Swiss industrial companies command top prices on the global market with their sophisticated precision products. But the competition never sleeps; it often has a better cost structure and learns quickly. Customer needs are changing. Anyone who merely develops the next version of a tried-and-true product will eventually make themselves obsolete.     How do you successfully drive innovation? And who can help you do that? That’s exactly what this session is about—concise\, practical\, and featuring best-practice examples from successful companies.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration takes place via the organizer’s website.\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Take this with you Best Practices from the Region: How IST Turns Customers into Fans and How Federtechnik Schmid Is Tapping into New Business Areas with Sensor Technology.Proven methods and tools: market and IP research\, ideation methodologies\, and platforms with the right support for you.Innovation Ecosystems: How does such a system work\, and how can it help me?Grants: Here’s How It Works in Practice!Access to the Network: Switzerland Innovation Park Ost is your gateway to startups and innovation platforms (be circular\, Textile+\, Sensor Innovation Hub)Direct Connections: Guided tour of the preXcon Marketplace and networking reception.								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Date & time\n					\n\n					November 3\, 2026 \n9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Place\n					\n\n					St. Galler Kantonalbank Halle\, Content Hub RedSplügenstrasse 12 9008 St. Gallen \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Session Schedule\n					\n\n					\n\n\n\n09:30 \n\n\n“Innovation” That Makes a Difference \nHans Ebinger\, Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n09:35 \n\n\nBuilding a Successful Innovation Ecosystem \nJennifer Kaiser-Steiner\, Head of the Learning & Exchange Center\, UnternehmerTUM \n\n\n\n\n09:50 \n\n\nInvolving Customers: Using Design Thinking to Get to the Heart of the Problem \nKatrin Gajo\, Director of R&D at IST AG \n\n\n\n\n10:05 \n\n\nUnderstanding the Market: IP and Market Research \nMirko Schade\, CEO of Keller Schneider AG \n\n\n\n\n10:15 \n\n\nIdeation Methods \nLukas Schmid\, Director of the IDEE Institute at OST \n\n\n\n\n10:25 \n\n\nReal-World Example: “Dumb” Springs + Smart Sensors \nAlbert Enste\, CEO and Owner of Federtechnik Schmid AG \n\n\n\n\n10:40 \n\n\nPlatform Offerings: be circular\, SmartTex\, Sensor Innovation Hub \nRuedi Wagner\, Head of Innovation at Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n10:55 \n\n\nProject Funding in Practice \nAndreas Kaiser\, Innosuisse Mentor and Partner at Generis AG \n\n\n\n\n11:10 \n\n\nNetworking: The preXcon Platform \nMarlin Ilhan\, Head of Go-to-Market\, Olma Trade Fairs \n\n\n\n\n11:20 \n\n\nGuided Tour: Market Square & Startup Corner Tour \nAbout selected exhibitors and startups \n\n\n\n\n11:45 \n\n\nNetworking Reception \nNetwork with attendees\, exhibitors\, and speakers \n\n\n\n\n12:00 \n\n\nEnd of the session \n\n\n\n\n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Registration\n					\n\n					ticketshop.olma-messen.ch/content \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												your contact\n					\n\n					Hans Ebinger \nDeputy CEO\, Switzerland Innovation Park East  \nhans.ebinger@innovationspark-ost.ch \n+41 79 245 43 22
URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/beer-at-4-3/
CATEGORIES:For investors,For SMEs,For startups,For those interested in innovation,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20231212T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20231212T120000
DTSTAMP:20251114T185612Z
CREATED:20230413T103748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T185612Z
UID:10000139-1702380600-1702382400@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Service provider lunch: contracts\, legal form and tax law
DESCRIPTION:"Innovation": From Idea to Impact!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Your company is a technology leader in its niche—for now. Many Swiss industrial companies command top prices on the global market with their sophisticated precision products. But the competition never sleeps; it often has a better cost structure and learns quickly. Customer needs are changing. Anyone who merely develops the next version of a tried-and-true product will eventually make themselves obsolete.     How do you successfully drive innovation? And who can help you do that? That’s exactly what this session is about—concise\, practical\, and featuring best-practice examples from successful companies.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration takes place via the organizer’s website.\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Take this with you Best Practices from the Region: How IST Turns Customers into Fans and How Federtechnik Schmid Is Tapping into New Business Areas with Sensor Technology.Proven methods and tools: market and IP research\, ideation methodologies\, and platforms with the right support for you.Innovation Ecosystems: How does such a system work\, and how can it help me?Grants: Here’s How It Works in Practice!Access to the Network: Switzerland Innovation Park Ost is your gateway to startups and innovation platforms (be circular\, Textile+\, Sensor Innovation Hub)Direct Connections: Guided tour of the preXcon Marketplace and networking reception.								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Date & time\n					\n\n					November 3\, 2026 \n9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Place\n					\n\n					St. Galler Kantonalbank Halle\, Content Hub RedSplügenstrasse 12 9008 St. Gallen \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Session Schedule\n					\n\n					\n\n\n\n09:30 \n\n\n“Innovation” That Makes a Difference \nHans Ebinger\, Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n09:35 \n\n\nBuilding a Successful Innovation Ecosystem \nJennifer Kaiser-Steiner\, Head of the Learning & Exchange Center\, UnternehmerTUM \n\n\n\n\n09:50 \n\n\nInvolving Customers: Using Design Thinking to Get to the Heart of the Problem \nKatrin Gajo\, Director of R&D at IST AG \n\n\n\n\n10:05 \n\n\nUnderstanding the Market: IP and Market Research \nMirko Schade\, CEO of Keller Schneider AG \n\n\n\n\n10:15 \n\n\nIdeation Methods \nLukas Schmid\, Director of the IDEE Institute at OST \n\n\n\n\n10:25 \n\n\nReal-World Example: “Dumb” Springs + Smart Sensors \nAlbert Enste\, CEO and Owner of Federtechnik Schmid AG \n\n\n\n\n10:40 \n\n\nPlatform Offerings: be circular\, SmartTex\, Sensor Innovation Hub \nRuedi Wagner\, Head of Innovation at Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n10:55 \n\n\nProject Funding in Practice \nAndreas Kaiser\, Innosuisse Mentor and Partner at Generis AG \n\n\n\n\n11:10 \n\n\nNetworking: The preXcon Platform \nMarlin Ilhan\, Head of Go-to-Market\, Olma Trade Fairs \n\n\n\n\n11:20 \n\n\nGuided Tour: Market Square & Startup Corner Tour \nAbout selected exhibitors and startups \n\n\n\n\n11:45 \n\n\nNetworking Reception \nNetwork with attendees\, exhibitors\, and speakers \n\n\n\n\n12:00 \n\n\nEnd of the session \n\n\n\n\n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Registration\n					\n\n					ticketshop.olma-messen.ch/content \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												your contact\n					\n\n					Hans Ebinger \nDeputy CEO\, Switzerland Innovation Park East  \nhans.ebinger@innovationspark-ost.ch \n+41 79 245 43 22
URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/service-provider-lunch-contracts-legal-form-and-tax-law/
CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20231206T181500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20231206T194500
DTSTAMP:20251114T185621Z
CREATED:20231012T174216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T185621Z
UID:10000144-1701886500-1701891900@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Health in focus: Get up now! Importance of exercise and negative influence of too much sitting
DESCRIPTION:"Innovation": From Idea to Impact!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Your company is a technology leader in its niche—for now. Many Swiss industrial companies command top prices on the global market with their sophisticated precision products. But the competition never sleeps; it often has a better cost structure and learns quickly. Customer needs are changing. Anyone who merely develops the next version of a tried-and-true product will eventually make themselves obsolete.     How do you successfully drive innovation? And who can help you do that? That’s exactly what this session is about—concise\, practical\, and featuring best-practice examples from successful companies.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration takes place via the organizer’s website.\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Take this with you Best Practices from the Region: How IST Turns Customers into Fans and How Federtechnik Schmid Is Tapping into New Business Areas with Sensor Technology.Proven methods and tools: market and IP research\, ideation methodologies\, and platforms with the right support for you.Innovation Ecosystems: How does such a system work\, and how can it help me?Grants: Here’s How It Works in Practice!Access to the Network: Switzerland Innovation Park Ost is your gateway to startups and innovation platforms (be circular\, Textile+\, Sensor Innovation Hub)Direct Connections: Guided tour of the preXcon Marketplace and networking reception.								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Date & time\n					\n\n					November 3\, 2026 \n9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Place\n					\n\n					St. Galler Kantonalbank Halle\, Content Hub RedSplügenstrasse 12 9008 St. Gallen \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Session Schedule\n					\n\n					\n\n\n\n09:30 \n\n\n“Innovation” That Makes a Difference \nHans Ebinger\, Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n09:35 \n\n\nBuilding a Successful Innovation Ecosystem \nJennifer Kaiser-Steiner\, Head of the Learning & Exchange Center\, UnternehmerTUM \n\n\n\n\n09:50 \n\n\nInvolving Customers: Using Design Thinking to Get to the Heart of the Problem \nKatrin Gajo\, Director of R&D at IST AG \n\n\n\n\n10:05 \n\n\nUnderstanding the Market: IP and Market Research \nMirko Schade\, CEO of Keller Schneider AG \n\n\n\n\n10:15 \n\n\nIdeation Methods \nLukas Schmid\, Director of the IDEE Institute at OST \n\n\n\n\n10:25 \n\n\nReal-World Example: “Dumb” Springs + Smart Sensors \nAlbert Enste\, CEO and Owner of Federtechnik Schmid AG \n\n\n\n\n10:40 \n\n\nPlatform Offerings: be circular\, SmartTex\, Sensor Innovation Hub \nRuedi Wagner\, Head of Innovation at Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n10:55 \n\n\nProject Funding in Practice \nAndreas Kaiser\, Innosuisse Mentor and Partner at Generis AG \n\n\n\n\n11:10 \n\n\nNetworking: The preXcon Platform \nMarlin Ilhan\, Head of Go-to-Market\, Olma Trade Fairs \n\n\n\n\n11:20 \n\n\nGuided Tour: Market Square & Startup Corner Tour \nAbout selected exhibitors and startups \n\n\n\n\n11:45 \n\n\nNetworking Reception \nNetwork with attendees\, exhibitors\, and speakers \n\n\n\n\n12:00 \n\n\nEnd of the session \n\n\n\n\n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Registration\n					\n\n					ticketshop.olma-messen.ch/content \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												your contact\n					\n\n					Hans Ebinger \nDeputy CEO\, Switzerland Innovation Park East  \nhans.ebinger@innovationspark-ost.ch \n+41 79 245 43 22
URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/health-in-focus-get-up-now-importance-of-exercise-and-negative-influence-of-too-much-sitting/
LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For those interested in innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20231205T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20231205T180000
DTSTAMP:20231114T101509Z
CREATED:20231110T153354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T101509Z
UID:10000167-1701795600-1701799200@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Shareholder information | December 2023
DESCRIPTION:Content is protected.
URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/shareholder-information-december-2023/
LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20231204T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20231204T180000
DTSTAMP:20231019T142449Z
CREATED:20231012T173724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T142449Z
UID:10000161-1701705600-1701712800@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Medical devices and regulatory challenges. We will successfully navigate you through the approval jungle - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:"Innovation": From Idea to Impact!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Your company is a technology leader in its niche—for now. Many Swiss industrial companies command top prices on the global market with their sophisticated precision products. But the competition never sleeps; it often has a better cost structure and learns quickly. Customer needs are changing. Anyone who merely develops the next version of a tried-and-true product will eventually make themselves obsolete.     How do you successfully drive innovation? And who can help you do that? That’s exactly what this session is about—concise\, practical\, and featuring best-practice examples from successful companies.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration takes place via the organizer’s website.\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Take this with you Best Practices from the Region: How IST Turns Customers into Fans and How Federtechnik Schmid Is Tapping into New Business Areas with Sensor Technology.Proven methods and tools: market and IP research\, ideation methodologies\, and platforms with the right support for you.Innovation Ecosystems: How does such a system work\, and how can it help me?Grants: Here’s How It Works in Practice!Access to the Network: Switzerland Innovation Park Ost is your gateway to startups and innovation platforms (be circular\, Textile+\, Sensor Innovation Hub)Direct Connections: Guided tour of the preXcon Marketplace and networking reception.								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Date & time\n					\n\n					November 3\, 2026 \n9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Place\n					\n\n					St. Galler Kantonalbank Halle\, Content Hub RedSplügenstrasse 12 9008 St. Gallen \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Session Schedule\n					\n\n					\n\n\n\n09:30 \n\n\n“Innovation” That Makes a Difference \nHans Ebinger\, Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n09:35 \n\n\nBuilding a Successful Innovation Ecosystem \nJennifer Kaiser-Steiner\, Head of the Learning & Exchange Center\, UnternehmerTUM \n\n\n\n\n09:50 \n\n\nInvolving Customers: Using Design Thinking to Get to the Heart of the Problem \nKatrin Gajo\, Director of R&D at IST AG \n\n\n\n\n10:05 \n\n\nUnderstanding the Market: IP and Market Research \nMirko Schade\, CEO of Keller Schneider AG \n\n\n\n\n10:15 \n\n\nIdeation Methods \nLukas Schmid\, Director of the IDEE Institute at OST \n\n\n\n\n10:25 \n\n\nReal-World Example: “Dumb” Springs + Smart Sensors \nAlbert Enste\, CEO and Owner of Federtechnik Schmid AG \n\n\n\n\n10:40 \n\n\nPlatform Offerings: be circular\, SmartTex\, Sensor Innovation Hub \nRuedi Wagner\, Head of Innovation at Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n10:55 \n\n\nProject Funding in Practice \nAndreas Kaiser\, Innosuisse Mentor and Partner at Generis AG \n\n\n\n\n11:10 \n\n\nNetworking: The preXcon Platform \nMarlin Ilhan\, Head of Go-to-Market\, Olma Trade Fairs \n\n\n\n\n11:20 \n\n\nGuided Tour: Market Square & Startup Corner Tour \nAbout selected exhibitors and startups \n\n\n\n\n11:45 \n\n\nNetworking Reception \nNetwork with attendees\, exhibitors\, and speakers \n\n\n\n\n12:00 \n\n\nEnd of the session \n\n\n\n\n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Registration\n					\n\n					ticketshop.olma-messen.ch/content \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												your contact\n					\n\n					Hans Ebinger \nDeputy CEO\, Switzerland Innovation Park East  \nhans.ebinger@innovationspark-ost.ch \n+41 79 245 43 22
URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/medical-devices-and-regulatory-challenges-we-will-successfully-navigate-you-through-the-approval-jungle-part-2/
LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20231122T181500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20231122T194500
DTSTAMP:20251114T185621Z
CREATED:20231012T172447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T185621Z
UID:10000160-1700676900-1700682300@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Focus on health: complementary and integrative medicine as valuable companions in the course of life
DESCRIPTION:"Innovation": From Idea to Impact!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Your company is a technology leader in its niche—for now. Many Swiss industrial companies command top prices on the global market with their sophisticated precision products. But the competition never sleeps; it often has a better cost structure and learns quickly. Customer needs are changing. Anyone who merely develops the next version of a tried-and-true product will eventually make themselves obsolete.     How do you successfully drive innovation? And who can help you do that? That’s exactly what this session is about—concise\, practical\, and featuring best-practice examples from successful companies.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration takes place via the organizer’s website.\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Take this with you Best Practices from the Region: How IST Turns Customers into Fans and How Federtechnik Schmid Is Tapping into New Business Areas with Sensor Technology.Proven methods and tools: market and IP research\, ideation methodologies\, and platforms with the right support for you.Innovation Ecosystems: How does such a system work\, and how can it help me?Grants: Here’s How It Works in Practice!Access to the Network: Switzerland Innovation Park Ost is your gateway to startups and innovation platforms (be circular\, Textile+\, Sensor Innovation Hub)Direct Connections: Guided tour of the preXcon Marketplace and networking reception.								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Date & time\n					\n\n					November 3\, 2026 \n9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Place\n					\n\n					St. Galler Kantonalbank Halle\, Content Hub RedSplügenstrasse 12 9008 St. Gallen \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Session Schedule\n					\n\n					\n\n\n\n09:30 \n\n\n“Innovation” That Makes a Difference \nHans Ebinger\, Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n09:35 \n\n\nBuilding a Successful Innovation Ecosystem \nJennifer Kaiser-Steiner\, Head of the Learning & Exchange Center\, UnternehmerTUM \n\n\n\n\n09:50 \n\n\nInvolving Customers: Using Design Thinking to Get to the Heart of the Problem \nKatrin Gajo\, Director of R&D at IST AG \n\n\n\n\n10:05 \n\n\nUnderstanding the Market: IP and Market Research \nMirko Schade\, CEO of Keller Schneider AG \n\n\n\n\n10:15 \n\n\nIdeation Methods \nLukas Schmid\, Director of the IDEE Institute at OST \n\n\n\n\n10:25 \n\n\nReal-World Example: “Dumb” Springs + Smart Sensors \nAlbert Enste\, CEO and Owner of Federtechnik Schmid AG \n\n\n\n\n10:40 \n\n\nPlatform Offerings: be circular\, SmartTex\, Sensor Innovation Hub \nRuedi Wagner\, Head of Innovation at Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n10:55 \n\n\nProject Funding in Practice \nAndreas Kaiser\, Innosuisse Mentor and Partner at Generis AG \n\n\n\n\n11:10 \n\n\nNetworking: The preXcon Platform \nMarlin Ilhan\, Head of Go-to-Market\, Olma Trade Fairs \n\n\n\n\n11:20 \n\n\nGuided Tour: Market Square & Startup Corner Tour \nAbout selected exhibitors and startups \n\n\n\n\n11:45 \n\n\nNetworking Reception \nNetwork with attendees\, exhibitors\, and speakers \n\n\n\n\n12:00 \n\n\nEnd of the session \n\n\n\n\n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Registration\n					\n\n					ticketshop.olma-messen.ch/content \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												your contact\n					\n\n					Hans Ebinger \nDeputy CEO\, Switzerland Innovation Park East  \nhans.ebinger@innovationspark-ost.ch \n+41 79 245 43 22
URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/health-in-focus-popular-and-often-used-complementary-and-integrative-medicine-as-valuable-companions-in-your-cv/
LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For those interested in innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20231121T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20231121T183000
DTSTAMP:20251114T185621Z
CREATED:20231020T141143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T185621Z
UID:10000162-1700573400-1700591400@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Networking Event Series: Future of Precision Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:"Innovation": From Idea to Impact!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Your company is a technology leader in its niche—for now. Many Swiss industrial companies command top prices on the global market with their sophisticated precision products. But the competition never sleeps; it often has a better cost structure and learns quickly. Customer needs are changing. Anyone who merely develops the next version of a tried-and-true product will eventually make themselves obsolete.     How do you successfully drive innovation? And who can help you do that? That’s exactly what this session is about—concise\, practical\, and featuring best-practice examples from successful companies.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration takes place via the organizer’s website.\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Take this with you Best Practices from the Region: How IST Turns Customers into Fans and How Federtechnik Schmid Is Tapping into New Business Areas with Sensor Technology.Proven methods and tools: market and IP research\, ideation methodologies\, and platforms with the right support for you.Innovation Ecosystems: How does such a system work\, and how can it help me?Grants: Here’s How It Works in Practice!Access to the Network: Switzerland Innovation Park Ost is your gateway to startups and innovation platforms (be circular\, Textile+\, Sensor Innovation Hub)Direct Connections: Guided tour of the preXcon Marketplace and networking reception.								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Date & time\n					\n\n					November 3\, 2026 \n9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Place\n					\n\n					St. Galler Kantonalbank Halle\, Content Hub RedSplügenstrasse 12 9008 St. Gallen \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Session Schedule\n					\n\n					\n\n\n\n09:30 \n\n\n“Innovation” That Makes a Difference \nHans Ebinger\, Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n09:35 \n\n\nBuilding a Successful Innovation Ecosystem \nJennifer Kaiser-Steiner\, Head of the Learning & Exchange Center\, UnternehmerTUM \n\n\n\n\n09:50 \n\n\nInvolving Customers: Using Design Thinking to Get to the Heart of the Problem \nKatrin Gajo\, Director of R&D at IST AG \n\n\n\n\n10:05 \n\n\nUnderstanding the Market: IP and Market Research \nMirko Schade\, CEO of Keller Schneider AG \n\n\n\n\n10:15 \n\n\nIdeation Methods \nLukas Schmid\, Director of the IDEE Institute at OST \n\n\n\n\n10:25 \n\n\nReal-World Example: “Dumb” Springs + Smart Sensors \nAlbert Enste\, CEO and Owner of Federtechnik Schmid AG \n\n\n\n\n10:40 \n\n\nPlatform Offerings: be circular\, SmartTex\, Sensor Innovation Hub \nRuedi Wagner\, Head of Innovation at Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n10:55 \n\n\nProject Funding in Practice \nAndreas Kaiser\, Innosuisse Mentor and Partner at Generis AG \n\n\n\n\n11:10 \n\n\nNetworking: The preXcon Platform \nMarlin Ilhan\, Head of Go-to-Market\, Olma Trade Fairs \n\n\n\n\n11:20 \n\n\nGuided Tour: Market Square & Startup Corner Tour \nAbout selected exhibitors and startups \n\n\n\n\n11:45 \n\n\nNetworking Reception \nNetwork with attendees\, exhibitors\, and speakers \n\n\n\n\n12:00 \n\n\nEnd of the session \n\n\n\n\n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Registration\n					\n\n					ticketshop.olma-messen.ch/content \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												your contact\n					\n\n					Hans Ebinger \nDeputy CEO\, Switzerland Innovation Park East  \nhans.ebinger@innovationspark-ost.ch \n+41 79 245 43 22
URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/precision-photonics-systems-23-2/
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20231121T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20231121T120000
DTSTAMP:20231116T091056Z
CREATED:20230413T102927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T091056Z
UID:10000156-1700566200-1700568000@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Service provider lunch: accounting & fiduciary services
DESCRIPTION:"Innovation": From Idea to Impact!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Your company is a technology leader in its niche—for now. Many Swiss industrial companies command top prices on the global market with their sophisticated precision products. But the competition never sleeps; it often has a better cost structure and learns quickly. Customer needs are changing. Anyone who merely develops the next version of a tried-and-true product will eventually make themselves obsolete.     How do you successfully drive innovation? And who can help you do that? That’s exactly what this session is about—concise\, practical\, and featuring best-practice examples from successful companies.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration takes place via the organizer’s website.\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Take this with you Best Practices from the Region: How IST Turns Customers into Fans and How Federtechnik Schmid Is Tapping into New Business Areas with Sensor Technology.Proven methods and tools: market and IP research\, ideation methodologies\, and platforms with the right support for you.Innovation Ecosystems: How does such a system work\, and how can it help me?Grants: Here’s How It Works in Practice!Access to the Network: Switzerland Innovation Park Ost is your gateway to startups and innovation platforms (be circular\, Textile+\, Sensor Innovation Hub)Direct Connections: Guided tour of the preXcon Marketplace and networking reception.								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Date & time\n					\n\n					November 3\, 2026 \n9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Place\n					\n\n					St. Galler Kantonalbank Halle\, Content Hub RedSplügenstrasse 12 9008 St. Gallen \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Session Schedule\n					\n\n					\n\n\n\n09:30 \n\n\n“Innovation” That Makes a Difference \nHans Ebinger\, Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n09:35 \n\n\nBuilding a Successful Innovation Ecosystem \nJennifer Kaiser-Steiner\, Head of the Learning & Exchange Center\, UnternehmerTUM \n\n\n\n\n09:50 \n\n\nInvolving Customers: Using Design Thinking to Get to the Heart of the Problem \nKatrin Gajo\, Director of R&D at IST AG \n\n\n\n\n10:05 \n\n\nUnderstanding the Market: IP and Market Research \nMirko Schade\, CEO of Keller Schneider AG \n\n\n\n\n10:15 \n\n\nIdeation Methods \nLukas Schmid\, Director of the IDEE Institute at OST \n\n\n\n\n10:25 \n\n\nReal-World Example: “Dumb” Springs + Smart Sensors \nAlbert Enste\, CEO and Owner of Federtechnik Schmid AG \n\n\n\n\n10:40 \n\n\nPlatform Offerings: be circular\, SmartTex\, Sensor Innovation Hub \nRuedi Wagner\, Head of Innovation at Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n10:55 \n\n\nProject Funding in Practice \nAndreas Kaiser\, Innosuisse Mentor and Partner at Generis AG \n\n\n\n\n11:10 \n\n\nNetworking: The preXcon Platform \nMarlin Ilhan\, Head of Go-to-Market\, Olma Trade Fairs \n\n\n\n\n11:20 \n\n\nGuided Tour: Market Square & Startup Corner Tour \nAbout selected exhibitors and startups \n\n\n\n\n11:45 \n\n\nNetworking Reception \nNetwork with attendees\, exhibitors\, and speakers \n\n\n\n\n12:00 \n\n\nEnd of the session \n\n\n\n\n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Registration\n					\n\n					ticketshop.olma-messen.ch/content \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												your contact\n					\n\n					Hans Ebinger \nDeputy CEO\, Switzerland Innovation Park East  \nhans.ebinger@innovationspark-ost.ch \n+41 79 245 43 22
URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/service-provider-lunch-accounting-fiduciary-services/
CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20231120T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20231120T180000
DTSTAMP:20231122T160322Z
CREATED:20231012T140020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T160322Z
UID:10000159-1700496000-1700503200@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Medical devices and regulatory challenges. We will successfully navigate you through the approval jungle - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:"Innovation": From Idea to Impact!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Your company is a technology leader in its niche—for now. Many Swiss industrial companies command top prices on the global market with their sophisticated precision products. But the competition never sleeps; it often has a better cost structure and learns quickly. Customer needs are changing. Anyone who merely develops the next version of a tried-and-true product will eventually make themselves obsolete.     How do you successfully drive innovation? And who can help you do that? That’s exactly what this session is about—concise\, practical\, and featuring best-practice examples from successful companies.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration takes place via the organizer’s website.\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Take this with you Best Practices from the Region: How IST Turns Customers into Fans and How Federtechnik Schmid Is Tapping into New Business Areas with Sensor Technology.Proven methods and tools: market and IP research\, ideation methodologies\, and platforms with the right support for you.Innovation Ecosystems: How does such a system work\, and how can it help me?Grants: Here’s How It Works in Practice!Access to the Network: Switzerland Innovation Park Ost is your gateway to startups and innovation platforms (be circular\, Textile+\, Sensor Innovation Hub)Direct Connections: Guided tour of the preXcon Marketplace and networking reception.								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Date & time\n					\n\n					November 3\, 2026 \n9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Place\n					\n\n					St. Galler Kantonalbank Halle\, Content Hub RedSplügenstrasse 12 9008 St. Gallen \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Session Schedule\n					\n\n					\n\n\n\n09:30 \n\n\n“Innovation” That Makes a Difference \nHans Ebinger\, Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n09:35 \n\n\nBuilding a Successful Innovation Ecosystem \nJennifer Kaiser-Steiner\, Head of the Learning & Exchange Center\, UnternehmerTUM \n\n\n\n\n09:50 \n\n\nInvolving Customers: Using Design Thinking to Get to the Heart of the Problem \nKatrin Gajo\, Director of R&D at IST AG \n\n\n\n\n10:05 \n\n\nUnderstanding the Market: IP and Market Research \nMirko Schade\, CEO of Keller Schneider AG \n\n\n\n\n10:15 \n\n\nIdeation Methods \nLukas Schmid\, Director of the IDEE Institute at OST \n\n\n\n\n10:25 \n\n\nReal-World Example: “Dumb” Springs + Smart Sensors \nAlbert Enste\, CEO and Owner of Federtechnik Schmid AG \n\n\n\n\n10:40 \n\n\nPlatform Offerings: be circular\, SmartTex\, Sensor Innovation Hub \nRuedi Wagner\, Head of Innovation at Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n10:55 \n\n\nProject Funding in Practice \nAndreas Kaiser\, Innosuisse Mentor and Partner at Generis AG \n\n\n\n\n11:10 \n\n\nNetworking: The preXcon Platform \nMarlin Ilhan\, Head of Go-to-Market\, Olma Trade Fairs \n\n\n\n\n11:20 \n\n\nGuided Tour: Market Square & Startup Corner Tour \nAbout selected exhibitors and startups \n\n\n\n\n11:45 \n\n\nNetworking Reception \nNetwork with attendees\, exhibitors\, and speakers \n\n\n\n\n12:00 \n\n\nEnd of the session \n\n\n\n\n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Registration\n					\n\n					ticketshop.olma-messen.ch/content \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												your contact\n					\n\n					Hans Ebinger \nDeputy CEO\, Switzerland Innovation Park East  \nhans.ebinger@innovationspark-ost.ch \n+41 79 245 43 22
URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/medical-devices-and-regulatory-challenges-we-will-successfully-navigate-you-through-the-approval-jungle-part-1/
LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20231108T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20231108T200000
DTSTAMP:20231108T062423Z
CREATED:20231012T140135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T062423Z
UID:10000157-1699462800-1699473600@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Age Innovation Prize | Health in focus: digital health
DESCRIPTION:"Innovation": From Idea to Impact!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Your company is a technology leader in its niche—for now. Many Swiss industrial companies command top prices on the global market with their sophisticated precision products. But the competition never sleeps; it often has a better cost structure and learns quickly. Customer needs are changing. Anyone who merely develops the next version of a tried-and-true product will eventually make themselves obsolete.     How do you successfully drive innovation? And who can help you do that? That’s exactly what this session is about—concise\, practical\, and featuring best-practice examples from successful companies.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration takes place via the organizer’s website.\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Take this with you Best Practices from the Region: How IST Turns Customers into Fans and How Federtechnik Schmid Is Tapping into New Business Areas with Sensor Technology.Proven methods and tools: market and IP research\, ideation methodologies\, and platforms with the right support for you.Innovation Ecosystems: How does such a system work\, and how can it help me?Grants: Here’s How It Works in Practice!Access to the Network: Switzerland Innovation Park Ost is your gateway to startups and innovation platforms (be circular\, Textile+\, Sensor Innovation Hub)Direct Connections: Guided tour of the preXcon Marketplace and networking reception.								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Date & time\n					\n\n					November 3\, 2026 \n9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Place\n					\n\n					St. Galler Kantonalbank Halle\, Content Hub RedSplügenstrasse 12 9008 St. Gallen \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Session Schedule\n					\n\n					\n\n\n\n09:30 \n\n\n“Innovation” That Makes a Difference \nHans Ebinger\, Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n09:35 \n\n\nBuilding a Successful Innovation Ecosystem \nJennifer Kaiser-Steiner\, Head of the Learning & Exchange Center\, UnternehmerTUM \n\n\n\n\n09:50 \n\n\nInvolving Customers: Using Design Thinking to Get to the Heart of the Problem \nKatrin Gajo\, Director of R&D at IST AG \n\n\n\n\n10:05 \n\n\nUnderstanding the Market: IP and Market Research \nMirko Schade\, CEO of Keller Schneider AG \n\n\n\n\n10:15 \n\n\nIdeation Methods \nLukas Schmid\, Director of the IDEE Institute at OST \n\n\n\n\n10:25 \n\n\nReal-World Example: “Dumb” Springs + Smart Sensors \nAlbert Enste\, CEO and Owner of Federtechnik Schmid AG \n\n\n\n\n10:40 \n\n\nPlatform Offerings: be circular\, SmartTex\, Sensor Innovation Hub \nRuedi Wagner\, Head of Innovation at Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n10:55 \n\n\nProject Funding in Practice \nAndreas Kaiser\, Innosuisse Mentor and Partner at Generis AG \n\n\n\n\n11:10 \n\n\nNetworking: The preXcon Platform \nMarlin Ilhan\, Head of Go-to-Market\, Olma Trade Fairs \n\n\n\n\n11:20 \n\n\nGuided Tour: Market Square & Startup Corner Tour \nAbout selected exhibitors and startups \n\n\n\n\n11:45 \n\n\nNetworking Reception \nNetwork with attendees\, exhibitors\, and speakers \n\n\n\n\n12:00 \n\n\nEnd of the session \n\n\n\n\n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Registration\n					\n\n					ticketshop.olma-messen.ch/content \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												your contact\n					\n\n					Hans Ebinger \nDeputy CEO\, Switzerland Innovation Park East  \nhans.ebinger@innovationspark-ost.ch \n+41 79 245 43 22
URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/age-innovation-prize-health-in-focus-digital-health/
LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For those interested in innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20231107T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20231107T193000
DTSTAMP:20231102T134523Z
CREATED:20221216T105557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T134523Z
UID:10000122-1699374600-1699385400@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Startfield & SICTIC Investors Day
DESCRIPTION:"Innovation": From Idea to Impact!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Your company is a technology leader in its niche—for now. Many Swiss industrial companies command top prices on the global market with their sophisticated precision products. But the competition never sleeps; it often has a better cost structure and learns quickly. Customer needs are changing. Anyone who merely develops the next version of a tried-and-true product will eventually make themselves obsolete.     How do you successfully drive innovation? And who can help you do that? That’s exactly what this session is about—concise\, practical\, and featuring best-practice examples from successful companies.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration takes place via the organizer’s website.\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Take this with you Best Practices from the Region: How IST Turns Customers into Fans and How Federtechnik Schmid Is Tapping into New Business Areas with Sensor Technology.Proven methods and tools: market and IP research\, ideation methodologies\, and platforms with the right support for you.Innovation Ecosystems: How does such a system work\, and how can it help me?Grants: Here’s How It Works in Practice!Access to the Network: Switzerland Innovation Park Ost is your gateway to startups and innovation platforms (be circular\, Textile+\, Sensor Innovation Hub)Direct Connections: Guided tour of the preXcon Marketplace and networking reception.								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Date & time\n					\n\n					November 3\, 2026 \n9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Place\n					\n\n					St. Galler Kantonalbank Halle\, Content Hub RedSplügenstrasse 12 9008 St. Gallen \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Session Schedule\n					\n\n					\n\n\n\n09:30 \n\n\n“Innovation” That Makes a Difference \nHans Ebinger\, Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n09:35 \n\n\nBuilding a Successful Innovation Ecosystem \nJennifer Kaiser-Steiner\, Head of the Learning & Exchange Center\, UnternehmerTUM \n\n\n\n\n09:50 \n\n\nInvolving Customers: Using Design Thinking to Get to the Heart of the Problem \nKatrin Gajo\, Director of R&D at IST AG \n\n\n\n\n10:05 \n\n\nUnderstanding the Market: IP and Market Research \nMirko Schade\, CEO of Keller Schneider AG \n\n\n\n\n10:15 \n\n\nIdeation Methods \nLukas Schmid\, Director of the IDEE Institute at OST \n\n\n\n\n10:25 \n\n\nReal-World Example: “Dumb” Springs + Smart Sensors \nAlbert Enste\, CEO and Owner of Federtechnik Schmid AG \n\n\n\n\n10:40 \n\n\nPlatform Offerings: be circular\, SmartTex\, Sensor Innovation Hub \nRuedi Wagner\, Head of Innovation at Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n10:55 \n\n\nProject Funding in Practice \nAndreas Kaiser\, Innosuisse Mentor and Partner at Generis AG \n\n\n\n\n11:10 \n\n\nNetworking: The preXcon Platform \nMarlin Ilhan\, Head of Go-to-Market\, Olma Trade Fairs \n\n\n\n\n11:20 \n\n\nGuided Tour: Market Square & Startup Corner Tour \nAbout selected exhibitors and startups \n\n\n\n\n11:45 \n\n\nNetworking Reception \nNetwork with attendees\, exhibitors\, and speakers \n\n\n\n\n12:00 \n\n\nEnd of the session \n\n\n\n\n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Registration\n					\n\n					ticketshop.olma-messen.ch/content \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												your contact\n					\n\n					Hans Ebinger \nDeputy CEO\, Switzerland Innovation Park East  \nhans.ebinger@innovationspark-ost.ch \n+41 79 245 43 22
URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/startfield-sictic-investors-day-2/
LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For investors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231111
DTSTAMP:20231012T224651Z
CREATED:20230817T064216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T224651Z
UID:10000148-1699228800-1699660799@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Health Innovation Space - Ideation Week
DESCRIPTION:"Innovation": From Idea to Impact!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Your company is a technology leader in its niche—for now. Many Swiss industrial companies command top prices on the global market with their sophisticated precision products. But the competition never sleeps; it often has a better cost structure and learns quickly. Customer needs are changing. Anyone who merely develops the next version of a tried-and-true product will eventually make themselves obsolete.     How do you successfully drive innovation? And who can help you do that? That’s exactly what this session is about—concise\, practical\, and featuring best-practice examples from successful companies.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration takes place via the organizer’s website.\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Take this with you Best Practices from the Region: How IST Turns Customers into Fans and How Federtechnik Schmid Is Tapping into New Business Areas with Sensor Technology.Proven methods and tools: market and IP research\, ideation methodologies\, and platforms with the right support for you.Innovation Ecosystems: How does such a system work\, and how can it help me?Grants: Here’s How It Works in Practice!Access to the Network: Switzerland Innovation Park Ost is your gateway to startups and innovation platforms (be circular\, Textile+\, Sensor Innovation Hub)Direct Connections: Guided tour of the preXcon Marketplace and networking reception.								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Date & time\n					\n\n					November 3\, 2026 \n9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Place\n					\n\n					St. Galler Kantonalbank Halle\, Content Hub RedSplügenstrasse 12 9008 St. Gallen \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Session Schedule\n					\n\n					\n\n\n\n09:30 \n\n\n“Innovation” That Makes a Difference \nHans Ebinger\, Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n09:35 \n\n\nBuilding a Successful Innovation Ecosystem \nJennifer Kaiser-Steiner\, Head of the Learning & Exchange Center\, UnternehmerTUM \n\n\n\n\n09:50 \n\n\nInvolving Customers: Using Design Thinking to Get to the Heart of the Problem \nKatrin Gajo\, Director of R&D at IST AG \n\n\n\n\n10:05 \n\n\nUnderstanding the Market: IP and Market Research \nMirko Schade\, CEO of Keller Schneider AG \n\n\n\n\n10:15 \n\n\nIdeation Methods \nLukas Schmid\, Director of the IDEE Institute at OST \n\n\n\n\n10:25 \n\n\nReal-World Example: “Dumb” Springs + Smart Sensors \nAlbert Enste\, CEO and Owner of Federtechnik Schmid AG \n\n\n\n\n10:40 \n\n\nPlatform Offerings: be circular\, SmartTex\, Sensor Innovation Hub \nRuedi Wagner\, Head of Innovation at Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n10:55 \n\n\nProject Funding in Practice \nAndreas Kaiser\, Innosuisse Mentor and Partner at Generis AG \n\n\n\n\n11:10 \n\n\nNetworking: The preXcon Platform \nMarlin Ilhan\, Head of Go-to-Market\, Olma Trade Fairs \n\n\n\n\n11:20 \n\n\nGuided Tour: Market Square & Startup Corner Tour \nAbout selected exhibitors and startups \n\n\n\n\n11:45 \n\n\nNetworking Reception \nNetwork with attendees\, exhibitors\, and speakers \n\n\n\n\n12:00 \n\n\nEnd of the session \n\n\n\n\n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Registration\n					\n\n					ticketshop.olma-messen.ch/content \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												your contact\n					\n\n					Hans Ebinger \nDeputy CEO\, Switzerland Innovation Park East  \nhans.ebinger@innovationspark-ost.ch \n+41 79 245 43 22
URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/health-innovation-space-ideation-week/
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20231026T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20231026T120000
DTSTAMP:20251114T185612Z
CREATED:20230413T100111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T185612Z
UID:10000155-1698319800-1698321600@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Service provider lunch: Find a production partner
DESCRIPTION:"Innovation": From Idea to Impact!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Your company is a technology leader in its niche—for now. Many Swiss industrial companies command top prices on the global market with their sophisticated precision products. But the competition never sleeps; it often has a better cost structure and learns quickly. Customer needs are changing. Anyone who merely develops the next version of a tried-and-true product will eventually make themselves obsolete.     How do you successfully drive innovation? And who can help you do that? That’s exactly what this session is about—concise\, practical\, and featuring best-practice examples from successful companies.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration takes place via the organizer’s website.\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Take this with you Best Practices from the Region: How IST Turns Customers into Fans and How Federtechnik Schmid Is Tapping into New Business Areas with Sensor Technology.Proven methods and tools: market and IP research\, ideation methodologies\, and platforms with the right support for you.Innovation Ecosystems: How does such a system work\, and how can it help me?Grants: Here’s How It Works in Practice!Access to the Network: Switzerland Innovation Park Ost is your gateway to startups and innovation platforms (be circular\, Textile+\, Sensor Innovation Hub)Direct Connections: Guided tour of the preXcon Marketplace and networking reception.								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Date & time\n					\n\n					November 3\, 2026 \n9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Place\n					\n\n					St. Galler Kantonalbank Halle\, Content Hub RedSplügenstrasse 12 9008 St. Gallen \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Session Schedule\n					\n\n					\n\n\n\n09:30 \n\n\n“Innovation” That Makes a Difference \nHans Ebinger\, Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n09:35 \n\n\nBuilding a Successful Innovation Ecosystem \nJennifer Kaiser-Steiner\, Head of the Learning & Exchange Center\, UnternehmerTUM \n\n\n\n\n09:50 \n\n\nInvolving Customers: Using Design Thinking to Get to the Heart of the Problem \nKatrin Gajo\, Director of R&D at IST AG \n\n\n\n\n10:05 \n\n\nUnderstanding the Market: IP and Market Research \nMirko Schade\, CEO of Keller Schneider AG \n\n\n\n\n10:15 \n\n\nIdeation Methods \nLukas Schmid\, Director of the IDEE Institute at OST \n\n\n\n\n10:25 \n\n\nReal-World Example: “Dumb” Springs + Smart Sensors \nAlbert Enste\, CEO and Owner of Federtechnik Schmid AG \n\n\n\n\n10:40 \n\n\nPlatform Offerings: be circular\, SmartTex\, Sensor Innovation Hub \nRuedi Wagner\, Head of Innovation at Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n10:55 \n\n\nProject Funding in Practice \nAndreas Kaiser\, Innosuisse Mentor and Partner at Generis AG \n\n\n\n\n11:10 \n\n\nNetworking: The preXcon Platform \nMarlin Ilhan\, Head of Go-to-Market\, Olma Trade Fairs \n\n\n\n\n11:20 \n\n\nGuided Tour: Market Square & Startup Corner Tour \nAbout selected exhibitors and startups \n\n\n\n\n11:45 \n\n\nNetworking Reception \nNetwork with attendees\, exhibitors\, and speakers \n\n\n\n\n12:00 \n\n\nEnd of the session \n\n\n\n\n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Registration\n					\n\n					ticketshop.olma-messen.ch/content \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												your contact\n					\n\n					Hans Ebinger \nDeputy CEO\, Switzerland Innovation Park East  \nhans.ebinger@innovationspark-ost.ch \n+41 79 245 43 22
URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/service-provider-lunch-find-a-production-partner/
CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation
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