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SUMMARY:Startfield 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/startfeld-investors-day-jun-24/
LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For investors
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240611T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240611T181500
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SUMMARY:Technology Day'24
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-days-5/
LOCATION:EAST – Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences (Campus Buchs)\, Werdenbergstrasse 4\, St. Gallen\, book\, 9471\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For those interested in innovation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240611
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SUMMARY:Starting field diamond
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/techstars-startup-weekend-st-gallen/
LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For startups
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240610T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240610T183000
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SUMMARY:Impulse event: Smart 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/impulse-event-energy-efficiency-climate-protection-and-circular-economy-as-a-competitive-advantage-for-smes-2/
LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For those interested in innovation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240531
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UID:10000241-1717027200-1717113599@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Startup Days
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-days/
LOCATION:Kursaal\, Berne\, Kornhausstrasse 3\, Bern\, Bern\, 3013\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For investors,For startups
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240523T111500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240523T120000
DTSTAMP:20240404T094446Z
CREATED:20240130T070134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T094446Z
UID:10000208-1716462900-1716465600@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Service provider lunch: IP due diligence
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-ip-due-diligence-9/
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:20240523T111500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240523T120000
DTSTAMP:20240503T082219Z
CREATED:20240129T162724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T082219Z
UID:10000206-1716462900-1716465600@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Service provider lunch: Systematic and efficient product development
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-systematic-and-efficient-product-development/
LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240507T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240507T200000
DTSTAMP:20251114T185641Z
CREATED:20240227T073504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T185641Z
UID:10000246-1715097600-1715112000@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Opening: HEALTH Innovation Hub
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/opening-health-innovation-hub/
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:20240506T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240506T130000
DTSTAMP:20240404T095138Z
CREATED:20240402T095808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T095138Z
UID:10000260-1714996800-1715000400@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-may-24/
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:20240503T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240503T143000
DTSTAMP:20251114T191408Z
CREATED:20240415T143717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T191408Z
UID:10000267-1714737600-1714746600@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Startup Forum St.Gallen @ RHEMA
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-days-4/
LOCATION:RHEMA\, Oberrieterstr. 55\, Altstätten\, St. Gallen\, 9450\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For startups
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240502T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240502T190000
DTSTAMP:20251114T191408Z
CREATED:20240426T135524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T191408Z
UID:10000274-1714665600-1714676400@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Trends in Sensor Technology in Medicine
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-energy-efficiency-climate-protection-and-circular-economy-as-a-competitive-advantage-for-smes-3/
LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For startups,For those interested in innovation,Partner events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240502T073000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240502T173000
DTSTAMP:20251114T185641Z
CREATED:20240222T105755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T185641Z
UID:10000236-1714635000-1714671000@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Impulse event: Energy efficiency\, climate protection and circular economy as a competitive advantage for SMEs?
DESCRIPTION:"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-energy-efficiency-climate-protection-and-circular-economy-as-a-competitive-advantage-for-smes/
LOCATION:Empa\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 5\, St. Gallen
CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For those interested in innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240426T171500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240426T193000
DTSTAMP:20240326T095541Z
CREATED:20240209T080619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T095541Z
UID:10000231-1714151700-1714159800@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Key Note Speech: Jean-Claude Biver
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/key-note-speech-jean-claude-biver/
LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240429
DTSTAMP:20240418T084208Z
CREATED:20231012T175343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T084208Z
UID:10000145-1714089600-1714348799@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Techstars Startup Weekend St.Gallen
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/techstars-start-up-weekend-st-gallen/
LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For startups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240425
DTSTAMP:20251114T191407Z
CREATED:20240415T141435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T191407Z
UID:10000264-1713916800-1714003199@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Thurgau Technology Day 2024
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-days-3/
LOCATION:General Dynamics European Land Systems-Mowag GmbH\, Unterseestrasse 65\, Kreuzlingen\, 8280\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For those interested in innovation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240418T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240418T203000
DTSTAMP:20240404T084738Z
CREATED:20240319T141418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T084738Z
UID:10000255-1713465000-1713472200@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:DocDrinks
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/docdrinks/
LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240418T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240418T163000
DTSTAMP:20251114T191407Z
CREATED:20240403T143050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T191407Z
UID:10000263-1713454200-1713457800@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Smart Factory Live Webinar: The digital database as a foundation for AI use cases
DESCRIPTION:"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-live-webinar-the-digital-database-as-a-foundation-for-ai-use-cases/
CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For those interested in innovation,Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240415T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240415T160000
DTSTAMP:20240404T095100Z
CREATED:20240404T053334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T095100Z
UID:10000256-1713180600-1713196800@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-4/
CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For those interested in innovation,Partner events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240415T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240415T160000
DTSTAMP:20240404T094443Z
CREATED:20240301T145508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T094443Z
UID:10000197-1713180600-1713196800@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:HUBER+SUHNER Photonics in Space Workshop
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/huber-suhner/
CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For those interested in innovation,Partner events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Photonics-in-Space-Workshop-by-HUBERSUHNER.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240404T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240404T180000
DTSTAMP:20240404T093838Z
CREATED:20231114T122314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T093838Z
UID:10000168-1712246400-1712253600@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-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
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T150337Z
UID:10000193-1712059200-1712062800@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-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
DTSTAMP:20251114T185641Z
CREATED:20240221T162318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T185641Z
UID:10000233-1711562400-1711569600@innovationspark-ost.ch
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
DTSTAMP:20250131T102335Z
CREATED:20240207T094202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T102335Z
UID:10000222-1711387800-1711395000@innovationspark-ost.ch
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
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T082537Z
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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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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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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