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SUMMARY:Startup Lunch Rapperswil
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-rapperswil-13/
LOCATION:FH OST\, Campus Rapperswil-Jona\, Oberseestrasse 10\, Rapperswil\, 8640\, Schweiz
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260930T114500
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SUMMARY:Partner Lunch in Rapperswil - AlphaLum
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/partner-lunch-in-rapperswil-alphalum/
LOCATION:Startup Space Rapperswil\, New Jonastrasse 59\, Rapperswil-Jona\, St. Gallen\, 8640
CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260929T114500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260929T130000
DTSTAMP:20260611T061005Z
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SUMMARY:Startfeld Partner Lunch - Syna
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/starting-field-partner-lunch-syna/
LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260924T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260924T180000
DTSTAMP:20260909T133648Z
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SUMMARY:Beer at 4!
DESCRIPTION:"Innovation": From Idea to Impact!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Your company is a technology leader in its niche—for now. Many Swiss industrial companies command top prices on the global market with their sophisticated precision products. But the competition never sleeps; it often has a better cost structure and learns quickly. Customer needs are changing. Anyone who merely develops the next version of a tried-and-true product will eventually make themselves obsolete.     How do you successfully drive innovation? And who can help you do that? That’s exactly what this session is about—concise\, practical\, and featuring best-practice examples from successful companies.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration takes place via the organizer’s website.\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Take this with you Best Practices from the Region: How IST Turns Customers into Fans and How Federtechnik Schmid Is Tapping into New Business Areas with Sensor Technology.Proven methods and tools: market and IP research\, ideation methodologies\, and platforms with the right support for you.Innovation Ecosystems: How does such a system work\, and how can it help me?Grants: Here’s How It Works in Practice!Access to the Network: Switzerland Innovation Park Ost is your gateway to startups and innovation platforms (be circular\, Textile+\, Sensor Innovation Hub)Direct Connections: Guided tour of the preXcon Marketplace and networking reception.								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Date & time\n					\n\n					November 3\, 2026 \n9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Place\n					\n\n					St. Galler Kantonalbank Halle\, Content Hub RedSplügenstrasse 12 9008 St. Gallen \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Session Schedule\n					\n\n					\n\n\n\n09:30 \n\n\n“Innovation” That Makes a Difference \nHans Ebinger\, Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n09:35 \n\n\nBuilding a Successful Innovation Ecosystem \nJennifer Kaiser-Steiner\, Head of the Learning & Exchange Center\, UnternehmerTUM \n\n\n\n\n09:50 \n\n\nInvolving Customers: Using Design Thinking to Get to the Heart of the Problem \nKatrin Gajo\, Director of R&D at IST AG \n\n\n\n\n10:05 \n\n\nUnderstanding the Market: IP and Market Research \nMirko Schade\, CEO of Keller Schneider AG \n\n\n\n\n10:15 \n\n\nIdeation Methods \nLukas Schmid\, Director of the IDEE Institute at OST \n\n\n\n\n10:25 \n\n\nReal-World Example: “Dumb” Springs + Smart Sensors \nAlbert Enste\, CEO and Owner of Federtechnik Schmid AG \n\n\n\n\n10:40 \n\n\nPlatform Offerings: be circular\, SmartTex\, Sensor Innovation Hub \nRuedi Wagner\, Head of Innovation at Switzerland Innovation Park East \n\n\n\n\n10:55 \n\n\nProject Funding in Practice \nAndreas Kaiser\, Innosuisse Mentor and Partner at Generis AG \n\n\n\n\n11:10 \n\n\nNetworking: The preXcon Platform \nMarlin Ilhan\, Head of Go-to-Market\, Olma Trade Fairs \n\n\n\n\n11:20 \n\n\nGuided Tour: Market Square & Startup Corner Tour \nAbout selected exhibitors and startups \n\n\n\n\n11:45 \n\n\nNetworking Reception \nNetwork with attendees\, exhibitors\, and speakers \n\n\n\n\n12:00 \n\n\nEnd of the session \n\n\n\n\n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Registration\n					\n\n					ticketshop.olma-messen.ch/content \n\n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												your contact\n					\n\n					Hans Ebinger \nDeputy CEO\, Switzerland Innovation Park East  \nhans.ebinger@innovationspark-ost.ch \n+41 79 245 43 22
URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/beer-at-4-15/
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:20260915T114500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260831T073051Z
CREATED:20251201T150753Z
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UID:10000518-1789472700-1789477200@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Partner Lunch Kickoff — Success Through Co-Creation
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/starting-field-partner-lunch-7/
LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260911T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260721T124829Z
CREATED:20260716T130619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T124829Z
UID:10000590-1789119000-1789146000@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:1. Liechtenstein Innovation & Startup Forum
DESCRIPTION:"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/1-liechtenstein-innovation-startup-forum/
LOCATION:Liechtenstein Technopark\, 27 Schaanerstrasse\, Vaduz\, 9490\, Liechtenstein
CATEGORIES:For investors,For SMEs,For startups,For those interested in innovation,Networking,Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260910T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260910T160000
DTSTAMP:20260402T082130Z
CREATED:20260402T075622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T082130Z
UID:10000570-1789032600-1789056000@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:15th SWISS AUTOMATION
DESCRIPTION:"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/ip-awareness-value-creation-2/
LOCATION:FH OST\, Campus Rapperswil-Jona\, Oberseestrasse 10\, Rapperswil\, 8640\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For those interested in innovation,Networking,Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260819T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260819T120000
DTSTAMP:20260324T094630Z
CREATED:20260324T094441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T094630Z
UID:10000560-1787140800-1787140800@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Startup Lunch Rapperswil
DESCRIPTION:"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-rapperswil-10/
LOCATION:Startup Space Rapperswil\, New Jonastrasse 59\, Rapperswil-Jona\, St. Gallen\, 8640
CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260818T114500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260818T130000
DTSTAMP:20260731T091245Z
CREATED:20251201T150409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T091245Z
UID:10000516-1787053500-1787058000@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Partner Lunch at Startfeld - Keller Schneider AG
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/starting-field-partner-lunch-6/
LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260708T114500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260708T130000
DTSTAMP:20260625T131931Z
CREATED:20251202T060241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T131931Z
UID:10000524-1783511100-1783515600@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Starting field Partner Lunch - Wenger Vieli
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/starting-field-partner-lunch-10/
LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260702T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260702T180000
DTSTAMP:20260622T055304Z
CREATED:20251202T061307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T055304Z
UID:10000528-1783008000-1783015200@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-4-14/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260624T114500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260611T061039Z
CREATED:20251201T150011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T061039Z
UID:10000514-1782301500-1782306000@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Startfeld Partner Lunch - Level East
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/starting-field-partner-lunch-5/
LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260617T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260617T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115940Z
CREATED:20260324T093724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T115940Z
UID:10000556-1781697600-1781701200@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Partner Lunch Rapperswil - LEXR
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-rapperswil-9/
LOCATION:Startup Space Rapperswil\, New Jonastrasse 59\, Rapperswil-Jona\, St. Gallen\, 8640
CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260610T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260610T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T124846Z
CREATED:20251202T064317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T124846Z
UID:10000538-1781112600-1781123400@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Startfeld 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/starting-field-investors-day/
LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For investors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260609T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260609T180000
DTSTAMP:20260521T093655Z
CREATED:20260521T093039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T093655Z
UID:10000581-1781010000-1781028000@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Technology Day 2026
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/15th-swiss-automation/
LOCATION:EAST – Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences (Campus Buchs)\, Werdenbergstrasse 4\, St. Gallen\, book\, 9471\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For those interested in innovation,Networking,Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260603T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260603T230000
DTSTAMP:20251202T062458Z
CREATED:20251202T062458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T062458Z
UID:10000534-1780511400-1780527600@innovationspark-ost.ch
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/starting-field-diamond-2/
LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For startups
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260526T114500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260526T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T131246Z
CREATED:20260501T140819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T131246Z
UID:10000579-1779795900-1779800400@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Starting field Partner Lunch in Buchs
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/starting-field-partner-lunch-12/
LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260519T114500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260519T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T090030Z
CREATED:20251201T145353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T090030Z
UID:10000512-1779191100-1779195600@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Starting field Partner Lunch
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/starting-field-partner-lunch-4/
LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260513T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260513T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T143314Z
CREATED:20251201T134706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T143314Z
UID:10000498-1778673600-1778677200@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Startup Lunch Rapperswil
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-rapperswil-7/
LOCATION:Startup Space Rapperswil\, New Jonastrasse 59\, Rapperswil-Jona\, St. Gallen\, 8640
CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260508T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260508T123000
DTSTAMP:20260508T084147Z
CREATED:20260324T123744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T084147Z
UID:10000572-1778227200-1778243400@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Sustainability that pays off - Entrepreneurs' Forum 2026
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/sustainability-that-pays-off-entrepreneurs-forum-2026/
LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For SMEs,Innovation Forum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260429T114500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T144958Z
CREATED:20251201T134146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T144958Z
UID:10000496-1777463100-1777467600@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Partner Lunch Rapperswil
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-rapperswil-6/
LOCATION:Smartfeld Rapperswil-Jona\, New Jonastrasse 59\, St. Gallen\, Rapperswil-Jona\, 8640\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260428T073000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260428T083000
DTSTAMP:20260413T062929Z
CREATED:20260410T111346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T062929Z
UID:10000573-1777361400-1777365000@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Founder Breakfast
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/partner-lunch-rapperswil/
LOCATION:BZBS Buchs\, Hanflandstrasse 17\, book\, St. Gallen\, 9471\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260421T114500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260421T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T113819Z
CREATED:20251201T144552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T113819Z
UID:10000510-1776771900-1776776400@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Starting field Partner Lunch
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/starting-field-partner-lunch-3/
LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For startups,Networking,Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260416T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260416T180000
DTSTAMP:20260213T145637Z
CREATED:20260213T135219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T145637Z
UID:10000546-1776344400-1776362400@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:IP Awareness & Value Creation
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/innovation-forum-from-ai-tool-to-transformation-in-the-company-2/
LOCATION:EAST – Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences (Campus Buchs)\, Werdenbergstrasse 4\, St. Gallen\, book\, 9471\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For startups,Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260331T114500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260331T130000
DTSTAMP:20260326T104602Z
CREATED:20260313T144258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T104602Z
UID:10000508-1774957500-1774962000@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Starting field Partner Lunch schochauer AG
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/starting-field-partner-lunch-2/
LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260326T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260326T180000
DTSTAMP:20260304T102510Z
CREATED:20251202T060901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T102510Z
UID:10000526-1774540800-1774548000@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-4-13/
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:20260320T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260320T180000
DTSTAMP:20260318T092418Z
CREATED:20260318T073609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T092418Z
UID:10000555-1774022400-1774029600@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Beer at 4! @ START Summit
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-start-summit/
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:20260319T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260320T180000
DTSTAMP:20251202T063824Z
CREATED:20251202T063824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T063824Z
UID:10000536-1773910800-1774029600@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:START Summit 2025
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/start-summit-2025/
LOCATION:Olma Hall SGKB\, Splügenstrasse 12\, St. Gallen\, St. Gallen\, 9008\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For investors,For SMEs,For startups,For those interested in innovation,Innovation Forum,Networking,Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260317T114500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260317T130000
DTSTAMP:20260310T080638Z
CREATED:20260217T123605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T080638Z
UID:10000551-1773747900-1773752400@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Startfeld Partner Lunch in Buchs: LEXR
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-partner-lunch-in-buchs-lexr/
LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz
CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260317T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260317T170000
DTSTAMP:20260227T154432Z
CREATED:20260227T153243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T154432Z
UID:10000552-1773736200-1773766800@innovationspark-ost.ch
SUMMARY:Course: Additive manufacturing of metals
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/ip-awareness-value-creation/
CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For startups,Partner events
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