BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Switzerland Innovation Park Ost - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Switzerland Innovation Park Ost X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/ X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Switzerland Innovation Park Ost REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Zurich BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260819T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260819T120000 DTSTAMP:20260324T094630Z CREATED:20260324T094441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T094630Z UID:10000560-1787140800-1787140800@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Startup Lunch Rapperswil DESCRIPTION:That’s what it’s all about\nInformation will follow soon! \n \n To the registration\n \nRapperswil start-ups share their personal insights: How they got started\, the hurdles they had to overcome and what drives them to keep going today. Authentic\, honest and inspiring. \nAfter the talk\, we cordially invite you to join us for a sandwich aperitif – the perfect opportunity to network\, exchange ideas and perhaps also make initial contacts for your own project. \nTHE PARTNER LUNCH IN BRIEF\n Date \nAugust 19\, 2026 \n12:00 – 1:00 p.m \n Place \nOST – Ostschweizer Fachhochschule Campus Rapperswil | Room 8.U44Oberseestrasse 108640 Rapperswil-Jona \nOrganizers\n \n \n \n \n \n \nREGISTRATION URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/startup-lunch-rapperswil-10/ LOCATION:Startup Space Rapperswil\, New Jonastrasse 59\, Rapperswil-Jona\, St. Gallen\, 8640 CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/admin-ajax-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260910T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260910T160000 DTSTAMP:20260402T082130Z CREATED:20260402T075622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T082130Z UID:10000570-1789032600-1789056000@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:15th SWISS AUTOMATION DESCRIPTION:Symposium on Lab Automation &\nSymposium on Robotics and Industrial Automation\n\nThe 15th Symposium on Lab Automation will take place on Thursday 10 September 2026. Experts from the field of automation and instrumentation in the medical and life science sector will present their latest insights for their peers. The focus will be on “Technology and Innovation for a Resilient Future – from Research to Industrial Advantage” in the context of innovations and innovative development approaches for laboratory automation. \n \n REGISTRATION IS VIA THE ORGANIZER’S WEBSITE\n \nMore than 30 exhibitors will present their latest technologies and products\, offering plenty of space for discussions and networking. In 10 presentations you will learn more about “Technology and Innovation for a Resilient Future – from Research to Industrial Advantage” and experience the presentation of the Lab Sciences Award by Toolpoint. \n When & where \nThursday\, September 10\, 202609:30 – 16:00 \nOST – University of Applied Sciences in Rapperswil | ILT | Oberseestrasse 10 | 8640 Rapperswil-Jona \n Program \n09:30 a.m. Opening of the exhibition\, Registration for guests \n10:15 a.m. Welcome\, Speeches\, Exhibition\, Lunch \nFull program \n Event website \nSWISS AUTOMATION | EAST \n Registration \nSWISS AUTOMATION – Registration Participants | OST \n \n \nOrganizer URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/ip-awareness-value-creation-2/ LOCATION:FH OST\, Campus Rapperswil-Jona\, Oberseestrasse 10\, Rapperswil\, 8640\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For those interested in innovation,Networking,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-SWISS-AUTOMATION.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260911T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260911T170000 DTSTAMP:20260721T124829Z CREATED:20260716T130619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T124829Z UID:10000590-1789119000-1789146000@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:1. Liechtenstein Innovation & Startup Forum DESCRIPTION:The Principality of Liechtenstein will host the first Innovation & Startup Forum Liechtenstein on September 11\, 2026. The event is being organized in collaboration with OST Campus Buchs\, the University of Liechtenstein\, Switzerland Innovation Park Ost\, and Startfeld. \n \nThe Innovation & Startup Forum Liechtenstein at a Glance\n Date & time \nSeptember 11\, 2026 \n9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. \n Place \nLiechtenstein Technopark \n27 Schaanerstrasse \n9490 Vaduz \nUniversity of Liechtenstein \n„Ebaholz“ Site \nState Route 110 \n9490 Vaduz \n Further information \nYou can find the official event page on the Liechtenstein State Administration website. \n \n To the registration URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/1-liechtenstein-innovation-startup-forum/ LOCATION:Liechtenstein Technopark\, 27 Schaanerstrasse\, Vaduz\, 9490\, Liechtenstein CATEGORIES:For investors,For SMEs,For startups,For those interested in innovation,Networking,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Bild_ISF.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260915T114500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260915T130000 DTSTAMP:20260831T073051Z CREATED:20251201T150753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T073051Z UID:10000518-1789472700-1789477200@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Partner Lunch Kickoff — Success Through Co-Creation DESCRIPTION:Working with Helbling\, from a startup idea to successful implementation\nHow can you drive your own product development forward efficiently and within a realistic time and budget framework? At our Startfeld Partner Lunch with Helbling\, you’ll learn how a targeted collaboration with an experienced engineering partner can help you do just that. \nHelbling has been working closely with startups for about ten years. This often does not take the form of complete system development\, but rather involves specifically addressing gaps in knowledge and resources—whether through ad-hoc support sessions or the joint development of a roadmap with clear milestones and cost estimates. The focus is on co-creation rather than outsourcing. \n \n To the registration\n \nIn his presentation\, Helbling points out:\n\nWhen It Makes Sense for Startups to Partner with an Engineering Partner Like Helbling\nWhat a practical roadmap might look like and why it is crucial to a project’s success\nHow to Deal with Increasing Complexity in Product Development\n2–3 specific success stories from the collaboration between Helbling and startups\n\nThe partner lunches are free of charge. Registration is still necessary. \nTHE PARTNER LUNCH IN BRIEF\n Date \nSeptember 15\, 2026 \n11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. \n Place \nInnovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 39014 St.Gallen \nREGISTRATION URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/starting-field-partner-lunch-7/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Uebersichtseite-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260924T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260924T180000 DTSTAMP:20260909T133648Z CREATED:20251202T061553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T133648Z UID:10000530-1790265600-1790272800@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Beer at 4! DESCRIPTION:That’s what it’s all about\nMeet interesting people\, exchange ideas about innovations and enjoy a cold beer\, a bratwurst and a Bürli. \n \n come over\n \n“Beer at 4!” is a casual networking event for tenants\, co-workers and anyone interested who would like to exchange ideas over a cold beer and get to know each other better. The beer at 4! takes place once a quarter at 4 p.m. \n Date & time \nSeptember 24\, 2026 \n16.00 – 18.00 \n Place \nSwitzerland Innovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 39014 St. Gallen \n \n To the registration URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/beer-at-4-15/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For investors,For SMEs,For startups,For those interested in innovation,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Beitragsbild-Bier-um-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260929T114500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260929T130000 DTSTAMP:20260611T061005Z CREATED:20260522T092059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T061005Z UID:10000584-1790682300-1790686800@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Startfeld Partner Lunch - Syna DESCRIPTION:Employment law compact: Avoid risks and save time \nEmployment law issues often cost start-ups and SMEs unnecessary time\, money and nerves. Freddie Köchli and Vincenzo Urso from Syna show in a practical way what really matters when it comes to employment\, day-to-day work and terminations. Find out which legal requirements are mandatory\, where there is room for maneuver and how risks can be reduced with clear processes\, checklists and helpful tools. \n \n To the registration\n \nAt the Partner Lunch\, Startfeld service providers talk about their experiences. At this event\, our partner will provide valuable insights and give you important tips in just 30 minutes that you can implement directly in your startup. During the lunch that follows\, open questions can be discussed and in-depth conversations can be held. \nThe partner lunches are free of charge. Registration is still necessary. \n Date & time \nSeptember 29\, 202611:45 – 13:00 \n Place \nSwitzerland Innovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 39014 St.Gallen \n Speaker \nFreddie Köchli and Vincenzo Urso from Syna \nREGISTRATION URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/starting-field-partner-lunch-syna/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Uebersichtseite-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260930T114500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260930T130000 DTSTAMP:20260714T091227Z CREATED:20260714T091227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T091227Z UID:10000586-1790768700-1790773200@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Partner Lunch in Rapperswil - AlphaLum DESCRIPTION:The personal backup for emergencies\nThe consequences of an accident with the onset of incapacity and the consequences in the event of death are shown based on a specific life situation. Find out where the law restricts your freedom of action and how you can preserve your ability to act and protect your startup or company by making your own provisions. The focus here is on providing targeted protection for founders and entrepreneurs and their businesses. \n\nTo the registration\n \nAt the Partner Lunch\, Startfeld service providers talk from the inside. At this event\, our partner provides valuable insights and gives you important tips in just 30 minutes that you can implement directly in your startup. During the lunch that follows\, open questions can be discussed and in-depth conversations can be held. \nThe partner lunches are free of charge. Registration is still necessary. \nTHE PARTNER LUNCH IN BRIEF\nDate \nSeptember 30\, 2026 \n11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. \nPlace \nQuadrit Campus\nBuilding/Wing C – 1st Floor\nNeue Jonastrasse 59\n8640 Rapperswil-Jona \n  \nOrganizers\n\n \n\n \nREGISTRATION URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/partner-lunch-in-rapperswil-alphalum/ LOCATION:Startup Space Rapperswil\, New Jonastrasse 59\, Rapperswil-Jona\, St. Gallen\, 8640 CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/admin-ajax-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260930T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260930T130000 DTSTAMP:20260806T065615Z CREATED:20260714T121030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T065615Z UID:10000588-1790769600-1790773200@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Startup Lunch Rapperswil DESCRIPTION:AlphaLum is designing the next generation of smart glasses and robotics \nJust imagine: AR displays and optical sensors that are among the most efficient in the world—developed by a team that is second to none. alphalum \nAlphaLum builds holographic optical combiners and ultra-low-power interferometric laser sensors that enable AR wearables for all-day use and large-scale intelligent systems. In short: the technology behind the next generation of smart glasses and robotics. \n \n To the registration\n \nAt the Partner Lunch\, Startfeld service providers talk from the inside. At this event\, our partner provides valuable insights and gives you important tips in just 30 minutes that you can implement directly in your startup. During the lunch that follows\, open questions can be discussed and in-depth conversations can be held. \nThe partner lunches are free of charge. Registration is still necessary. \nThe Partner Lunch in a nutshell\n Date & time \nSeptember 30\, 2026 \n12:00 – 1:00 p.m \n Place \nOST – University of Applied Sciences of Eastern SwitzerlandRapperswil Campus | Room 5.001 (Seminar Room)Oberseestrasse 108640 Rapperswil-Jona \nOrganizers\n \n \n \n \nREGISTRATION URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/startup-lunch-rapperswil-13/ LOCATION:FH OST\, Campus Rapperswil-Jona\, Oberseestrasse 10\, Rapperswil\, 8640\, Schweiz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/admin-ajax-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261020T114500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261020T130000 DTSTAMP:20261007T120601Z CREATED:20251202T055012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T120601Z UID:10000520-1792496700-1792501200@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Partner Lunch Lineup - Phoenix Mecano DESCRIPTION:That’s what it’s all about\nAt this Partner Lunch\, Michael Jahn\, CEO of Phoenix Mecano Solutions AG\, will demonstrate how startups can navigate the journey from the initial idea to a market-ready hardware product. As a Swiss specialist in components and system solutions for enclosure\, linear\, and profile technology\, Phoenix Mecano supports its customers from planning through prototyping to mass production. \nThe session will provide practical tips that you can implement right away in your own startup. During the pizza lunch that follows\, there will be time for questions and in-depth discussions. \n \n To the registration\n \nAt the Partner Lunch\, Startfeld service providers talk from the inside. At this event\, our partner provides valuable insights and gives you important tips in just 30 minutes that you can implement directly in your startup. During the lunch that follows\, open questions can be discussed and in-depth conversations can be held. \nThe partner lunches are free of charge. Registration is still necessary. \nTHE PARTNER LUNCH IN BRIEF\n Date \nOctober 20\, 2026 \n11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. \n Place \nInnovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 39014 St.Gallen \nREGISTRATION URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/starting-field-partner-lunch-8/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Partner-Lunch_Phoenix-Mecano_Uebersichtsseite.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261029T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261029T130000 DTSTAMP:20260109T153206Z CREATED:20251201T135026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T153206Z UID:10000500-1793275200-1793278800@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Startup Lunch Rapperswil DESCRIPTION:That’s what it’s all about\nInformation will follow soon! \n \n To the registration\n \nRapperswil start-ups share their personal insights: How they got started\, the hurdles they had to overcome and what drives them to keep going today. Authentic\, honest and inspiring. \nAfter the talk\, we cordially invite you to join us for a sandwich aperitif – the perfect opportunity to network\, exchange ideas and perhaps also make initial contacts for your own project. \nTHE PARTNER LUNCH IN BRIEF\n Date \nFebruary 02\, 2026 \n Place \nOST – Ostschweizer Fachhochschule Campus Rapperswil | Room 8.U44Oberseestrasse 108640 Rapperswil-Jona \nOrganizers\n \n \n \n \n \n \nREGISTRATION URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/startup-lunch-rapperswil-8/ LOCATION:Startup Space Rapperswil\, New Jonastrasse 59\, Rapperswil-Jona\, St. Gallen\, 8640 CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/admin-ajax-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261029T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261029T180000 DTSTAMP:20261008T060408Z CREATED:20251201T143308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T060408Z UID:10000504-1793289600-1793296800@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Beer at 4! Werki - Zeughaus Complex\, Rapperswil DESCRIPTION:That’s what it’s all about\nMeet interesting people\, exchange ideas about innovations and enjoy a cold beer\, a bratwurst and a Bürli. \n \n come over\n \n“Bier um 4!” in Rapperswil is an informal networking event for lecturers\, students and all interested parties who would like to exchange ideas and get to know each other better over a cold beer. \n Date & time \nOctober 29\, 2026 \n16.00 – 18.00 \n Place \nWerki BarSchönbodenstrasse 58640 Rapperswil \nAreas of the Werki Bar on the Zeughaus grounds \n Catering \nButcher’s shop Brönnimann Jona \n \n To the registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nEnter your headline here URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/beer-at-4-at-the-ost-in-rapperswil-2/ LOCATION:FH OST\, Campus Rapperswil-Jona\, Oberseestrasse 10\, Rapperswil\, 8640\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For investors,For SMEs,For startups,For those interested in innovation,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Beitragsbild-Bier-um-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261103T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261103T120000 DTSTAMP:20261009T133042Z CREATED:20261009T132315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T133042Z UID:10000596-1793698200-1793707200@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Innovation Session for SMEs at preXcon's Content Hub Red DESCRIPTION:“Innovation”: From Idea to Impact!\nYour 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. \nHow 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 Registration takes place via the organizer’s website.\n \nTake this with you \n\nBest Practices from the Region: How IST Turns Customers into Fans and How Federtechnik Schmid Is Tapping into New Business Areas with Sensor Technology.\nProven methods and tools: market and IP research\, ideation methodologies\, and platforms with the right support for you.\nInnovation Ecosystems: How does such a system work\, and how can it help me?\nGrants: Here’s How It Works in Practice!\nAccess to the Network: Switzerland Innovation Park Ost is your gateway to startups and innovation platforms (be circular\, Textile+\, Sensor Innovation Hub)\nDirect Connections: Guided tour of the preXcon Marketplace and networking reception.\n\n Date & time \nNovember 3\, 2026 \n9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n Place \nSt. Galler Kantonalbank Halle\, Content Hub RedSplügenstrasse 12 9008 St. Gallen \n Session Schedule \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 Registration \nticketshop.olma-messen.ch/content \n your contact \nHans 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/25th-eastern-switzerland-technology-symposium-2/ CATEGORIES:For SMEs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bild1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261103T114500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261103T130000 DTSTAMP:20261019T150748Z CREATED:20251202T055421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T150748Z UID:10000522-1793706300-1793710800@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Partner Lunch Lineup - OBT AG DESCRIPTION:That’s what it’s all about\nThe business idea is compelling\, and growth is on track—but is your startup ready for potential investors? Especially when it comes to finances\, taxes\, and planning\, even small oversights can jeopardize promising opportunities. In this presentation\, we’ll highlight where typical pitfalls lurk in the areas of finances\, taxes\, and planning—and how you can best position your startup for its next phase of growth. \n \n To the registration\n \nAt the Partner Lunch\, Startfeld service providers talk from the inside. At this event\, our partner provides valuable insights and gives you important tips in just 30 minutes that you can implement directly in your startup. During the lunch that follows\, open questions can be discussed and in-depth conversations can be held. \nThe partner lunches are free of charge. Registration is still necessary. \nTHE PARTNER LUNCH IN BRIEF\n Date \nNovember 3\, 2026 \n Place \nInnovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 39014 St.Gallen \n Speakers \nDario HinnyRemo Bruderer \nREGISTRATION URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/starting-field-partner-lunch-9/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Uebersichtseite-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261105T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261105T170000 DTSTAMP:20260826T125037Z CREATED:20260826T123330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T125037Z UID:10000592-1793869200-1793898000@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:25th Eastern Switzerland Technology Symposium DESCRIPTION:Rethinking Production\nFast. Smart. Sustainable. \nOn November 5\, 2026\, the Eastern Switzerland Technology Symposium (OTS) will demonstrate how SMEs can make their production processes more efficient\, flexible\, and sustainable using AI\, automation\, and smart systems. To mark its 25th anniversary\, the OTS will take place as a special section of preXcon at the Olma Messen St. Gallen exhibition grounds\, bringing together expert knowledge\, real-world examples\, and leading technological expertise from Eastern Switzerland. \n \n Registration takes place via the organizer’s website.\n \nIndustrial production is at a turning point. Increasing pressure to reduce costs and speed up production\, complex supply chains\, and a shortage of skilled workers call for a new way of thinking. Now is the time to redesign production—to make it faster\, smarter\, and more sustainable. \nTo achieve this\, SMEs in Eastern Switzerland need agile processes\, maximum flexibility\, and well-founded\, data-driven decisions. AI\, automation\, and smart systems foster transparency\, efficiency\, and genuine competitive advantages. At the same time\, sustainable production is becoming a key success factor: lower CO₂ emissions\, more efficient use of resources\, and future-proof solutions for both the economy and the environment. \nThe Eastern Switzerland Technology Symposium (OTS) addresses these challenges. Experts from industry and OST—the University of Applied Sciences of Eastern Switzerland—will showcase applications and best-practice examples from the manufacturing sector. \nTo mark the 25th anniversary of the OTS\, all visitors will benefit from an even broader range of educational opportunities\, as this year the symposium will be held as part of the preXcon – The Precision Technology Convention . This brings together the maximum amount of technical expertise from Eastern Switzerland in one place. \nThe trade event for innovation and technology transfer in precision engineering will take place from November 3 to 5\, 2026\, at the Olma Messen St. Gallen exhibition grounds. The OTS will be integrated into the event program on Thursday\, November 5\, 2026\, as a separate special section in the St. Gallen Cantonal Bank Hall. In this way\, the OTS combines its long-standing tradition and strong network with preXcon’s interdisciplinary approach. Further information about preXcon is available . \nThis year\, the symposium will be held as part of preXcon – The Precision Technology Convention. \n Date & time \nNovember 5\, 2026 \n9 a.m. – 5 p.m \n Place \nOLMA Trade Fairs St. Gallen\, St. Galler Kantonalbank Hall\, Directions: www.olma-messen.chPaid parking spaces are available in the underground garage. \n agenda \nYou can find the detailed program here. \n Registration \nThe 25th Eastern Switzerland Technology Symposium will be held this year in conjunction with preXcon. \nPlease book your ticket at this link. URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/25th-eastern-switzerland-technology-symposium/ LOCATION:Olma Hall SGKB\, Splügenstrasse 12\, St. Gallen\, St. Gallen\, 9008\, Schweiz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Programm_V2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261105T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261105T200000 DTSTAMP:20260904T130636Z CREATED:20260831T084002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T130636Z UID:10000594-1793903400-1793908800@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Fireside Chat DESCRIPTION:Content is protected. URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/fireside-chat-the-future-of-ai-insights-visions-and-a-discussion-with-prof-damian-borth-of-weight-space-labs/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261118T114500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261118T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T113538Z CREATED:20260324T095132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T113538Z UID:10000563-1795002300-1795006800@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Lineup for the Partner Lunch in Rapperswil - schochauer ag DESCRIPTION:The personal backup for emergencies\nThe consequences of an accident with the onset of incapacity and the consequences in the event of death are shown based on a specific life situation. Find out where the law restricts your freedom of action and how you can preserve your ability to act and protect your startup or company by making your own provisions. The focus here is on the targeted protection of founders and entrepreneurs and their businesses. \n \n To the registration\n \nAt the Partner Lunch\, Startfeld service providers talk from the inside. At this event\, our partner provides valuable insights and gives you important tips in just 30 minutes that you can implement directly in your startup. During the lunch that follows\, open questions can be discussed and in-depth conversations can be held. \nThe partner lunches are free of charge. Registration is still necessary. \nTHE PARTNER LUNCH IN BRIEF\n Date \nNovember 18\, 2026 \n11.45 – 13.00 \n Place \nQuadrit CampusHouse/Wing C – 1st floorNeue Jonastrasse 598640 Rapperswil-Jona \n Speaker \nMLaw Simone ScherrerAttorney-at-law and notary publicschochauer ag\, St. Gallen \nOrganizers\n \n \n \n \nREGISTRATION URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/startup-lunch-rapperswil-11/ LOCATION:Startup Space Rapperswil\, New Jonastrasse 59\, Rapperswil-Jona\, St. Gallen\, 8640 CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/admin-ajax-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261118T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261118T203000 DTSTAMP:20261026T143437Z CREATED:20251202T064909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T143437Z UID:10000540-1795023000-1795033800@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Investors Day Lineup - OST Campus Rapperswil-Jona DESCRIPTION:That’s what it’s all about\nAs a match-making event\, Investors Day offers selected\, innovative startups from different industries in the startup and growth phases as well as high-profile investors the opportunity to meet. \nOnly startups and investors are present at Investors Day. Afterwards\, there will be an opportunity to exchange ideas and get to know each other better. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInvestors Day coming soon\nThe startups are supported by coaches from Innosuisse—the Swiss Agency for Innovation Promotion—and/or Startfeld. \n Date & time \nNovember 18\, 2026 \n5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m \n Place \nOST – Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences \nOberseestrasse 10 \n8640 Rapperswil\, Switzerland \nHow to find us \n agenda \n\nPitches from the startups (including Q&A)\nStartup Fair and Networking\n\n quality assurance \nOnly startups that meet one of the following criteria will be admitted: \n\nInnosuisse Startup (Coaching Acceptance)\nStarting field funding package\nSICTIC – startup\n\nThe startups\n \n \nWater scarcity calls for new solutions. Hand on Water combines efficient thermal seawater desalination with modular\, locally manufactured systems. In this way\, the company ensures a reliable water supply for coastal regions—even in areas where central infrastructure is lacking. \n \n \nStellarPoint Systems. Since reliable GPS or GNSS navigation can no longer be guaranteed at all times\, safety-critical applications such as aviation require an alternative navigation system. \nStellarPoint Systems\, a Swiss deep-tech startup\, is developing an astrogravimetric navigation system that operates entirely without artificially generated signals and is therefore inherently resistant to interference. \nUnlike conventional alternatives\, the system allows for unlimited operation\, requires no local maps\, and works even over terrain without prominent landmarks\, such as bodies of water. With this\, StellarPoint Systems addresses the needs of civil aviation\, maritime transport\, autonomous vehicles\, and the defense industry. \n \n \nPlanaro is developing a flexible shuttle system for the production of tomorrow. Autonomous\, multidirectional shuttles freely transport workpieces across a modular production area and connect individual process stations as needed.This allows production processes to be quickly adapted\, expanded\, or reconfigured—without rigid conveyor systems or costly modifications.With its “From line to plane” approach\, Planaro enables highly flexible production systems\, particularly for the assembly of different products in small batches. \n \n \ncatchfree develops plant-based alternatives to fish and seafood. \nUsing natural ingredients such as mushrooms\, rice\, and soy\, the Swiss startup brings the taste and enjoyment of fish and seafood to the table. \nFrom fish bites and burgers to tuna and salmon alternatives: The products are rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids and are already available at over 300 restaurants. \n \n \nHeyEla AI is the AI governance platform for boards of directors. It records meetings—whether in-person\, hybrid\, or online—and generates board-compliant minutes in minutes\, even in Swiss German. Resolutions are automatically tracked as pending items\, and an AI search answers questions across all past meetings and documents\, securely hosted in Switzerland. More than 15 organizations\, ranging from startups to healthcare holding companies\, are already using HeyEla. \n \n \nVigilitech is a deep-tech startup that is developing MARTA\, a comprehensive monitoring solution for laboratory animals. The system enables contactless measurement of vital signs during anesthesia and surgical procedures. \nMARTA improves animal welfare\, standardizes anesthesia monitoring\, and helps researchers obtain more reliable and reproducible data. \nThe patented technology for contactless monitoring of vital signs forms the basis for a scalable platform whose applications extend beyond preclinical research. In the future\, the technology could also be used in clinical veterinary medicine and for monitoring patients in the healthcare sector. \n \n \nfluidbot AG is developing a robotic inspection system for drinking water and industrial pipelines. The robot assesses the condition of the pipelines from the inside\, thereby laying the foundation for data-driven\, predictive maintenance. Following the successful development of the prototype\, fluidbot has now entered the pilot phase and has already completed its first successful customer deployment. The company is currently preparing for its next pilot projects as well as securing further funding and scaling up operations. \n \nRegistration\n\nInterested investors can register for Investors Day using the registration form below. The registration deadline is November 4\, 2024.\nStartups who want to pitch send their complete application to: startup@startfeld.ch . URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/starting-field-investors-day-2/ LOCATION:OST – Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences (Rapperswil-Jona Campus)\, Oberseestrasse 10\, Rapperswil\, St. Gallen\, 8640\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For investors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Beitragsbild-Investors-Forum-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261119T114500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261119T130000 DTSTAMP:20260622T081932Z CREATED:20260324T100525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T081932Z UID:10000567-1795088700-1795093200@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Partner Lunch at Startfeld - Keller Schneider AG DESCRIPTION:That’s what it’s all about\nInformation will follow soon! \n \n To the registration\n \nAt the Partner Lunch\, Startfeld service providers talk from the inside. At this event\, our partner provides valuable insights and gives you important tips in just 30 minutes that you can implement directly in your startup. During the lunch that follows\, open questions can be discussed and in-depth conversations can be held. \nThe partner lunches are free of charge. Registration is still necessary. \nTHE PARTNER LUNCH IN BRIEF\n Date \nNovember 19\, 2026 \n11.45 – 13.00 \n Place \nInnovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 39014 St.Gallen \nREGISTRATION URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/starting-field-partner-lunch-11/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Uebersichtseite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261201T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261201T130000 DTSTAMP:20260324T100446Z CREATED:20260324T100240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T100446Z UID:10000565-1796126400-1796130000@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Startup Lunch Rapperswil DESCRIPTION:That’s what it’s all about\nInformation will follow soon! \n \n To the registration\n \nRapperswil start-ups share their personal insights: How they got started\, the hurdles they had to overcome and what drives them to keep going today. Authentic\, honest and inspiring. \nAfter the talk\, we cordially invite you to join us for a sandwich aperitif – the perfect opportunity to network\, exchange ideas and perhaps also make initial contacts for your own project. \nTHE PARTNER LUNCH IN BRIEF\n Date \nDecember 1\, 2026 \n12:00 – 1:00 p.m \n Place \nOST – Ostschweizer Fachhochschule Campus Rapperswil | Room 8.U44Oberseestrasse 108640 Rapperswil-Jona \nOrganizers\n \n \n \n \n \n \nREGISTRATION URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/startup-lunch-rapperswil-12/ LOCATION:Startup Space Rapperswil\, New Jonastrasse 59\, Rapperswil-Jona\, St. Gallen\, 8640 CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/admin-ajax-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261210T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261210T180000 DTSTAMP:20251202T062005Z CREATED:20251202T062004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T062005Z UID:10000532-1796918400-1796925600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Beer at 4! DESCRIPTION:That’s what it’s all about\nMeet interesting people\, exchange ideas about innovations and enjoy a cold beer\, a bratwurst and a Bürli. \n \n come over\n \n“Beer at 4!” is a casual networking event for tenants\, co-workers and anyone interested who would like to exchange ideas over a cold beer and get to know each other better. The beer at 4! takes place once a quarter at 4 p.m. URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/beer-at-4-16/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For investors,For SMEs,For startups,For those interested in innovation,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Beitragsbild-Bier-um-4.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR