Act together to master our future French party of Greater Geneva, the Metropolitan Pole of French Genevans is a territory which now has more than 425,000 inhabitants. It is made up of 8 inter -municipal structures: • Three agglomeration communities: Annemasse Agglo, Pays de Gex Agglo & Amp; Thonon Agglomeration • Five communities of communes: Arve and Salève, Faucigny-Glières, Genevois, Pays Bellegardien, Rochois country. + 10,000 inhabitants per year for 10 years, it has been accompanied! The territory of French Genevans is in full population growth given the economic dynamism of Geneva and more generally in Greater Geneva. It must …

Type: Public

Let's explore doing it together! The University of We (UDN) is experimenting with new ways of doing, deciding and being together and then shares and transmits to those who also want to take the path of cooperation, collective intelligence and shared governance. Shared governance, sociocracy, holacracy, sensitive pedagogy, leader and cooperative louter, workshop of us, collective intelligence, support, conscious participation, facilitation, cooperation, and do together

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: it services

Plan smarter, power better! The cleantech SaaS for engineering next-gen heating networks. At Planeto we want to accelerate the energy transition by digitalising the design process of heating and cooling systems. We are an award-winning University of Geneva start-up. Our flagship product is TESSA, a user-friendly, web-based energy planning software to make district heating and cooling (DHC) network planning faster, more efficient, mora accurate, and more cost effective. TESSA automates the planning process while also supporting collaboration and feedback around projects. It instantly calculates the technical and financial viability and environmental benefit of a DHC system. This improves decision making …

Type: Startup Activities: cleantech greentech Technologies: Decarbonization

Acting now for tomorrow is Ess'entie! Ess'team Savoie Mont Blanc is a network of actors in the social and solidarity economy (ESS) on Savoy and Haute Savoie. The association's objective is the promotion of ESS on these territories. This involves in particular: - deployment and animation of the platform www.savoiemontblanc-solidaires.org - Coordination of the ESS month, a national dynamic that takes place every year in November By joining Ess'team, you join a network of more than 80 ESS structures on the two Savoy! As coordinator of the ESS month, Ess'team supports you in the organization and especially the communication of …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: it services

The economy we want is sustainable, social and united. CRESS Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is an association resulting from the 1901 law whose vocation is to federate, represent and support all actors in the social and solidarity economy in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Located in Lyon and Clermont-Ferrand, it brings together associations, cooperatives, mutuals, foundations, federations and ESS employers' unions. His missions? ➡️ Represent the ESS with the public authorities ➡️ Promote ESS as an entrepreneurship ➡️ Press the creation, development and maintenance of ESS companies ➡️ Observe the ESS on the territories ➡️ Press the training of employees of companies and volunteers

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: civictech

Farmer Owned Choba Choba is the first Swiss chocolate brand co-owned by cacao-farmers.

Type: Startup Activities: foodtech

Innovals energizes the territory with economic projects: 100 % social, environmental & amp; united Innovales, Territorial Pole for Economic Cooperation (PTCE), has been acting since 2015 in the Social and Solidarity Economy sector in French Genevans and Haute-Savoie. We contribute to boosting the local economy of today and influencing the society of tomorrow by offering services and advice in terms of sustainable development, energy renovation and responsible consumption. We work in close collaboration with communities, businesses, associations, teaching establishments and citizens. With a project incubator, a coworking space, meeting rooms and shared offices, innovative, based in Saint-Pierre-en-Faucigny, is also a …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech greentech

Digital solutions for a sustainable society #SmartCity #Governance #CircularEconomy Octree is a sustainable startup studio driven by a purpose: to lead the ecological transition through digital tools for the commons. Based in Geneva and active regionally and internationally, the studio works in the fields of waste management, mobility and citizen participation technologies. Composed of a multidisciplinary team, the studio is independent and operates in distributed governance. digital transformation, lean startup, design expérience utilisateur, Transition sociale et écologique, Semantic Web, Web 3.0, Civic-Tech, Digital democracy, Mobility, Carpooling, Data management, Circular economy, Zero waste, Startup Studio, Waste management, and IOT

Type: Startup Activities: it services uxtech Technologies: IoT

Annemasse, to live together Annemasse is the center of the second agglomeration of Haute-Savoie. This, composed of twelve municipalities and border with Geneva occupies a privileged geographical position at the outlet of the Alpine valleys of Haute-Savoie du Nord and in the heart of the Lake Geneva basin. Annemasse, who today has 36,973 inhabitants, has known an exceptional development since the interwar period which has brought it from the rank of town to that of the second economic pole of the department. In the Lake Geneva Basin, between the Salève mountains (1375 meters) and the Voirons (1480 meters), at the …

Type: Public

Inclusive Entrepreneurship SINGA🇨🇭is a unique incubator with the purpose to enhance entrepreneurial skills and provide a local network for people with refugee and migrant backgrounds. As leaders in the field of Innovation and Community, we facilitate access to the Swiss labor market by running a variety of start up and mentoring programs We are part of an international network with a vision to foster an inclusive society, where everyone has access to the same opportunities and, in this way, can fulfill their potential. Coaching and Mentoring Programs, Entrepreneurship, Partnerships, Networking, PublicPrivatePartnerships, Innovation, Integration, leadership, and Innovation & community

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: entrepreneurship

Swiss Business Law Firm with offices in Basel, Berne, Geneva, Lausanne, Lugano, Sion, Zurich, Shanghai and Tokyo With 300 professionals (comprised of partners, salaried lawyers, legal experts, tax advisers and notaries) and a total of more than 500 staff, the law firm which dates back to 1885 and has offices in Basel, Berne, Geneva, Lausanne, Lugano, Sion and Zurich and representation offices in Binningen, Shanghai and Tokyo is the largest in Switzerland and boasts a rich tradition. Kellerhals Carrard operates throughout Switzerland, whilst maintaining very strong local roots, advising clients nationally and abroad. We advise and represent companies and entrepreneurs …

Type: SMB Activities: legaltech constructiontech hrtech proptech fintech

A non-profit association which helps consumers and organisations significantly reduce the amount of waste they produce. We help consumers, retailers, manufacturers, local authorities and others reduce waste in order to preserve natural resources, help prevent climate change, and create a more sustainable, circular economy. Our focus is on: a) Enabling waste prevention and reduction by tackling waste at the source. b) Enabling concrete and lasting behavioral change in people’s everyday lives. Abfallreduktion, Abfallvermeidung, Prévention des déchets, Réduction des déchets, Inspire enable engage, Inspirieren aktivieren egagieren, and Inspirer activer engager

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech greentech

Pays de Gex offers an unspoilt living environment in a dynamic, internationally-oriented region. Located between the Haute-Chaîne du Jura mountain range and Switzerland, the Pays de Gex agglomeration community was created in 1996. It comprises 27 communes and a population of around 100,000. Pays de Gex offers an unspoilt living environment in a dynamic, internationally-oriented region. As a fast-growing community, Pays de Gex agglo is strengthening its skills to implement its 2015-2030 territorial project, in order to build the Pays de Gex of tomorrow. Pays de Gex agglo's main missions are to meet the needs of the people of Pays …

Type: Public

Global organization accelerating newcomers' inclusion & changing the perspective on migration Singa is a global mouvement based in Europe and Canada, which promotes inclusion and migration-led innovation. Our mission is to bring locals and newcomers (people with migrant or refugee backgrounds) together to engage collaboratively in social, professional and entrepreneurial projects. Singa was born to fight the injustice faced by asylum seekers and refugees in their host societies. Founders envisioned a world of peer-to-peer relationships between newcomers and locals. Singa thrives for open societies and an innovative economy allowing everyone, regardless of their background, to achieve their full potential. Since …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: civictech entrepreneurship

Independent, non -violent and persistent Independent, non -violent and persistent. Our vision is an ecological and peaceful future. Greenpeace shows environmental problems and drives solutions. Stubborn. So that the vision becomes reality. With creative, non -violent actions and targeted media presence, Greenpeace draws attention to global and local environmental problems. Greenpeace also develops constructive solutions that enable an ecological and peaceful future of our society on the planet. With targeted campaign focuses on atom, climate, energy, chemistry, agriculture/genetic engineering, forest and sea, Greenpeace ensures pressure: environmental issues belong on the political agenda. Climate change shows that it is high time …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech greentech

Accelerating Newcomers' Inclusion✊🌍 Accelerate the inclusion of new arrivals ✊🌍 EN/FR Founded in 2012, Singa is an International Organization that accelerates the inclusion of newcomers to foster more cohesive, creative, and prosperous societies. The Organization Now has over 80,000 members in 7 Countries and 17 cities. Sale its Inception, Singa has supported over 2000 entrepreneurs, Facilitated Tens of Thousands of Intercultural Encounters, and Enabled Thousands of Solidarity-Based Cohabitations. /// Created in 2012, Singa is an international organization that accelerates the inclusion of new arrivals to promote more united, creative and prosperous companies. The organization now has more than 80,000 members …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: civictech it services

Think and do tank for a sustainable Switzerland / Think- et do-tank pour une suisse durable Sanu Durabilitas is involved in the interfaces between science, practice and politics throughout Switzerland to accelerate the transition to sustainability. The think and do tank makes use of theoretical knowledge: based on scientific analyzes, it further develops solutions into instruments. This tests Sanu Durabilitas in practice, develops recommendations and specifically brings you to decision -makers. The main topics of Sanu Durabilitas are "circular economy" and "sustainable soil use". Sanu Durabilitas was founded in 1989 as Sanu by Pro Natura, WWF Switzerland and the Academy …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech greentech

By means of future experiments, we create positive scenarios for a digital society of tomorrow. Dezentrum is a Think and Do Tank which develops positive future scenarios for the digital society of tomorrow. With courageous hypotheses, experiments and visions, we actively shape the the digital transformation.

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: it services

Launching experiments - initiating change - shaping the future The Mercator Foundation Switzerland helps to shape the future. With its network of partners, the foundation develops, tests and disseminates ideas to address the most urgent social and ecological challenges. The foundation strengthens civil society organisations, forges and supports broad alliances. Its vision a democratic and ecologically sustainable society, that offers equitable opportunities.

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech

What we decide today will affect our planet tomorrow. #Planeta Our mission: Together, We Protect the Environment and Create A Future Worth Living #Forgenerationstocome. With Five Million Supporters and Activities in 100 Countries, WWF IS ONE OF THE LARGES ENVORONMental organizations in the world. It is committed to preserve the world's biodiversity and to reduce the use of natural resources to a sustainable level. WWF Switzerland is Registered as a nonprofit Foundation with 23 Sections Throughout Switzerland.

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech greentech

Design the economy of tomorrow today. Compatible. Swisscleantech combines climate -conscious companies. Together we move politics and society for CO2-neutral Switzerland. We are the topics of energy and climate policy and show solutions for a climate-compatible economy. The association has over 600 members from all industries, including over 50 associations. Together with the connected associations, Swisscleantech represents over 24,000 Swiss companies and around 400,000 employees. Cleanetech Networking Events, Member Services, Energy, Climate, Policy, Cutting Edge Techology, Research, and Advocacy

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech greentech

ECOLONOMY: industry without destroying 24 years ago, POCHECO embarked on its INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION through a global transformation (raw resources, supply chain, production, etc.) that we commonly call: ECOLONOMY. The method of transition is based on 3 criteria: -Reduction of the arduousness and dangerousness of jobs. -Reduce our impact on the environment and prevention of pollution. -Increase in productivity and financial savings. The ecolonomy transition has opened the way to new activities: -GOPOST, our service to industry, offers ecological envelopes to companies to assist them in publishing, massification with industrial rate postage, thus generating a double benefit economic and ecological. -Our …

Type: SMB Activities: cleantech greentech Technologies: Data Analytics

Greater Geneva, to live and to build Each day, the inhabitants of this territory - Genevan, Vaudois and French - live Greater Geneva in their trips, their professional or personal life, their consumption choices and their sporting or cultural practices. Greater Geneva is thus a daily reality for nearly a million citizens and its cross -border integration continues over the years and according to events. In a less visible way - but just as decisive for the organization and development of the territory -, the localization choices of individuals and companies and the financial flows that result from the various …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: traveltech

The spirit of undertaking The Federation of Roman companies Geneva, with its 26,000 member companies and its 80 professional associations, has four missions: - Defense of the private economy, - the provision of services to its members, - the conduct of a reflection on the evolution of society, - The connection of its members and its partners. The Geneva iron promotes a liberal economy, based on individual initiative and responsibility, as well as on respect for partners. She defends and advises employers in labor relations and social policy. It intervenes with the authorities and has its representatives in the official …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: healthtech

User-friendly Business Administration Loyco offers an integrated range of administrative and financial services allowing companies to focus serenely on their profession. Ergonomics for users, relief for HR departments, simplification for employees or cost control for financial management, Loyco experience aims for permanent search for efficiency, while cultivating the pleasure experienced by stakeholders. Risk Management, Marketing, Governance, Health Management in Business, Insurance, Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, Support in Sustainable Development, Payroll, LPP, and Pngoyance

Type: Startup Activities: fintech hrtech insurtech Technologies: Cybersecurity

High performance hydrogen fuel cell technology for a decarbonised future... EH Group Engineering is focused on the design & production of our innovative & high performance fuel cell technology for a decarbonised future. EHG’s uniquely redesigned fuel cells are more compact, lightweight and with higher system efficiencies. In addition, our proprietary manufacturing process under development will make them significantly cheaper. Faced with the challenges of climate change, pollution abatement and the transition to a decentralised energy system, EHG seeks to provide an efficient and cost-effective solution to power generation. We always look for smart, highly motivated individuals who share in …

Type: Startup Activities: manufacturing greentech cleantech Technologies: Hydrogen Decarbonization

Support entrepreneurs in the city of Geneva. Start, finance or develop, there in moments of truth! Foundertec - Funding & amp; Business accommodation municipal foundation for the development of jobs and economic fabric in the city of Geneva - The purpose of the Fondettec is to promote new companies creating jobs, support and develop existing businesses and stimulate innovation in the city of Geneva In this perspective, the Foundation offers companies in the city of Geneva: Financing solutions • Direct loan (without banking intervention) • Deposit • Restructuring aid Offices for rent in the city center • Rental of offices …

Type: SMB Activities: fintech

CETIM SA is active since 1996 as investment advisor, owner’s representative, project manager and quantity surveyor for major Belgian and international developers and investors such as AG Real Estate, ALIDES, BEFIMMO, BESIX RED, CODIC, IMMOBEL and IVG. It is also the asset manager and co-investor for the two Optimmo-funds of which it took the initiative with Bank Degroof Petercam. CETIM SA is on the other hand an independent actor on the real estate market and an active investor/developer for own account or for third parties, in Belgium, France and Portugal for the time being. CO-FOUNDER: Jean-Pierre STAELENS CURRENT PARTNERSHIP : …

Type: SMB Activities: proptech

Au cœur de votre quotidien SIG is a Swiss supplier of local energy services. The company serves 250,000 clients in the canton of Geneva, providing water, gas, electricity and thermal energy. SIG manages wastewater, waste recycling and also offers energy and telecommunications services. All SIG activities seek to promote smarter energy consumption, within a framework of on-going sustainable development. Energies (électricité, énergies renouvelables, gaz naturel, énergie thermique, services énergétiques), Eau, Environnement, Télécommunications, Fibre Optique, Déchets, and Eaux usées

Type: Public

Solutions for a Regenerative Economy, Impact with us: quadia.ch Founded in 2010, Quadia specializes in direct impact investments, though equity, debt and funds. In line with its mission «we finance the solutions for a regenerative economy», Quadia targets companies which have positioned their strategic development on products and service that contribute to a regenerative economy. These transformative companies operate in the areas of clean energy, sustainable food and circular products & materials. Since its creation, Quadia has financed over 40 companies, projects and investment funds for the equivalent of EUR 200 million. Quadia is based in Geneva, Switzerland. Impact Investing

Type: Incubators & VCs

Independent, critical and transparent for 10 years: for an informed Zurich. Tsüri.ch - the independent city magazine for Zurich. Since 2015 we have been for sustainable, open and modern society. Our focus is clear: critical, independent journalism that accompanies the important debates in Zurich. Our goal is to strengthen local democracy and to offer a platform for political and social issues. We rely on transparency and authenticity. The trust between our reader: inside and the editorial team is particularly important to us. With the Züri briefing we reach around 15,000 readers every day: inside who are interested in what is …

Type: Media

The Geneva media. Since 1879. "Tribune de Genève, the reference since 1879." Daily newspaper appearing in Geneva from Monday to Saturday to Saturday and on the continuous web from 6 am to midnight, the Tribune de Genève belongs to the Swiss media group Tamedia AG, whose head office is in Zurich. Our mission as a newspaper: transmit, analyze and anticipate Geneva, international and Swiss news. News, news, journalism, internet, media, written press, world, Geneva, Switzerland, Sports, culture, video, photography, newspaper, report, interview, webdoc, and infographic

Type: Media

SENS is the national platform for social entrepreneurship and represents impact-oriented companies in Switzerland. As a national platform for social entrepreneurship and social enterprises, we represent impact-oriented companies in Switzerland and connect them across sectors and with the European environment. We do this by preparing information, creating publicity, advocating good framework conditions, promoting start-up and innovation, and offering educational formats. Social Entrepreneuship and Social Economy

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: civictech

Promotion de l'habitat participatif UrbaMonde operates in Switzerland and in France, by offering technical support to public actors in participative urban development projects, as well as to groups of inhabitants implementing collaborative housing solutions, while promoting innovation in non-speculative land management and access to affordable housing finance. The association also supports groups of vulnerable inhabitants in the implementation of community-led housing and neighborhood improvement projects. // Local actor UrbaMonde supports the development of housing cooperatives and collaborative housing in Switzerland and France through technical assistance to residents' groups and local communities. Moreover, urbaMonde works for the implementation of an institutional, …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: proptech

Home of Makers: Entrepreneurs x Creatives x Techies. We enable and ignite your impact! Impact Hub Zürich is about the power of innovation through collaboration. We believe that one person or organization alone will never solve the world’s greatest challenges. We need to work together. That’s why we set out to create a thriving innovation ecosystem where people collaborate across organizations, cultures and generations to solve the grand challenges of our time (*as defined by the United Nations). We are a community of creators building a radically collaborative world. #comanifesto We believe there is no shortage of good ideas to …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: entrepreneurship

The Innovation Platform. We support entrepreneurs with the expertise, resources and financing they need in transforming innovative ideas into successful companies. Status: Private non-profit foundation since 1991, supported by the Canton of Geneva Platform: Found, host, accelerate and grow tech startups Industries: ICT, Advanced Engineering, Life Sciences Impact: 170+ projects, 1800+ jobs, CHF 750+M of private capital invested in FONGIT companies over the past 5 years Offices: Fully equipped labs and offices Services: Administration, accounting, legal, company foundation Catalysis: Tailored coaching, business strategy and implementation Financing: Access to seed finance and strategic financing partners start-ups, ICT, medtech, engineering, industry 4.0, …

Type: Incubators & VCs

Leading in over 100 countries through entrepreneurial ideals We are enterprising young people turning challenges into opportunities in over 100 countries. Through projects, events, training and programs, our members are leaders in their communities in and in the world. leadership, development, enterprise, networking, and skills

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech

The administration of the City of Geneva, with some 4,000 employees, is made up of six municipal departments: - General Secretariat - Department of Finance, Environment and Housing - Department of Planning, Construction and Mobility - Department of Culture and Digital Transition - Department of Security and Sports - Department of Social Cohesion and Solidarity

Type: Public

RIPESS is a global network of continental networks committed to the promotion of Social Solidarity Economy. RIPESS is an intercontinental network that connects social and solidarity economy throughout the world. As a network of networks, it brings together continental practitioners and promoters, working at a national and sectoral levels. RIPESS believes in the importance of global solidarity in order to build and strengthen an economy that puts people and planet front and center. From Lima to Quebec, from Dakar to Luxembourg, RIPESS organized global forums every four years and is a nexus for learning, information sharing and collaboration. Social Solidarity …

Type: SMB Activities: civictech

Télévision du Grand Genève: news, sports, culture, economy, politics -- Producer & Broadcaster of video content Created in 1996, Léman Bleu is a regional television channel that covers the Geneva and Nyon region. It has around fifty employees. Its average daily audience is 50,000 viewers. Since May 2011, Léman Bleu has been broadcast on DTT (Digital Terrestrial Television - Channel 50), on cable, via Swisscom TV, on UPC Cablecom and live on www.lemanbleu.ch. Today, Léman Bleu is received throughout Switzerland but its anchoring remains regional. Information, politics, sports, entertainment, culture and magazines, Léman Bleu offers a varied program that reflects …

Type: Media

Nous aidons les entrepreneur·euses à bâtir des entreprises innovantes et viables dans tous les secteurs d'activité Increase your chances of success! GENILEM is a non-profit association founded in 1995. Its mission is to help entrepreneurs from the cantons of Vaud and Geneva to create innovative and sustainable businesses in all sectors of activity. GENILEM's services range from counseling sessions and entrepreneurial workshops to a three-year coaching programme on selection financed entirely by the sponsors of the association. coaching, innovation, startup, entrepreneurship, mentor, leadership, entrepreneur, and design-thinking

Type: Incubators & VCs

Do you have an innovative idea? Come and test it at -Pulse! And embark on the adventure of entrepreneurship. -Pulse Incubator HES is an experimental and creative hub that supports innovative and high-potential projects from young companies from the six universities of HES-SO Geneva. In a shared space, promoting interdisciplinarity and creativity, young project leaders will have access to professionals to put their passion for entrepreneurship and their taste for innovation to good use. -Pulse is aimed at all students, recent graduates and assistants from HES-SO Geneva schools who wish to offer their skills (technical, business, design, etc.) to contribute …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: entrepreneurship

🖥 Coworking Space 💡 Social Innovation ✨ Inspire|Connect|Enable 🌱 Locally Rooted, Globally Connected Impact Hub Lausanne is an innovation space focused on collaboration and sustainable development. We help startups and project leaders from here and elsewhere through our circular economy incubator, our accelerator, and our match-making program with Swiss leaders. Our collaborative space aims to connect, share resources and opportunities between its members, create events and incubate start-ups in French-speaking Switzerland. Impact Hub Lausanne is committed to having an impact, to playing a driving role in the local economic fabric and developing markets, while promoting societal and environmental projects such …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech

The State of Geneva is divided into seven departments. At the head of each is placed a state councilor. The Chancellery is entrusted to a chancellor taken out of the State Council and appointed by it. The Chancellor has only an advisory capacity in meetings of the State Council., Public Policy, Prestations de service publique

Type: Large company Activities: hrtech