Join the Valley
Join us on our mission to shape the future of food.
We work with partners, not members.
Because collaboration, contribution, and shared ambition sit at the heart of the Valley.
Creating healthier food systems starts with collaboration.
Find out how we can partner, collaborate and stay connected below.
Not sure yet?
Meet the Valley first!
"Meet The Valley" is our monthly virtual meet-up designed to introduce you to our mission and show how we collaborate with partners to drive impact. No commitment required.
BECOME A VALLEY PARTNER
We work with partners, not members.
To become a partner, organisations must be registered in the Swiss commercial registry, be active beyond sales activities in Switzerland, and be engaged directly or indirectly in agriculture, food, or nutrition innovation.
Academia & Research
Connect with industry, apply your research and share talent with Swiss and global food innovators.
Cantons & government
Support ecosystem development, showcase your region’s innovation story and enable system-level collaboration.
Large enterprises
Leverage your ecosystem role, connect with Swiss food innovators and demonstrate your sustainable food ambition.
SMEs
Exchange with food innovators, find emerging trends, share your news and develop new projects through our platforms.
Scaleups & Startups
Scale faster by accessing the right partners, markets and resources. Collaborate with Valley partners to validate your solutions, raise your profile and accelerate your path to impact.
Strategic collaborators
We collaborate with NGOs, international bodies, accelerators and industry platforms to co-create initiatives and drive collective impact. See an opportunity? Get in touch.
FRIENDS OF THE VALLEY
Stay connected to Switzerland’s food innovation ecosystem
The Valley is open to everyone who cares about food innovation. As a Friend of the Valley, you'll receive our newsletter with the latest news, insights and events from the Swiss food and nutrition ecosystem — and get invited to selected open events throughout the year.
Not sure where you fit yet?
Whether you’re exploring, ready to engage, or just curious, we’re happy to connect and help you find the right way to be part of the Valley.
Join us
Based in Switzerland?
Companies listed in the Swiss Commercial Registry are welcome to apply to become part of our growing network.
Based
abroad?
Organizations that are not yet active in Switzerland can become a Friend of the Valley and receive early-bird invites and tailored updates.