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| October 20, 2025 |
| Play is the highest form of research |
...and we would add “innovation”.
This quote, which is attributed to Einstein, captures the very core of our purpose at the Leading House South Asia. Playing means trying over and over again, joining forces, learning from peers, and daring to make bold moves. It means failing many times before succeeding – and allowing those experiences to shape us into experts.
In that spirit, we are excited to share with you an upcoming funding opportunity, details of past activities, and a selection of must-reads.
Warm regards,
Amanda Strub
Manager, Swiss Leading House South Asia |
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| Swiss Leading House South Asia Grants |
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RPG: Call Launching in October
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| On October 28, 2025, we will launch the Research Partnership Grant and invite Swiss-based researchers to join forces with partners across borders.
The RPG aims to:- Kick-start new collaborations
- Enable pilot research projects
- Foster meaningful connections
- Lay the foundation for future recurring partnerships
- Promote interdisciplinarity
📌Heads-up:
The application deadline is November 21, 2025, so make sure you are ready to apply.
The grant is open to Swiss researchers from all scientific disciplines and supports a broad range of collaborative activities, including desk-based research, fieldwork, feasibility studies, archival exploration, qualitative interviews, surveys, artistic practices, and design thinking. The main applicant must be a Swiss-based researcher. |
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| Postponed: Swiss-Nepalese Webinar on Sustainable Tourism |
We were delighted by the strong interest in our new webinar series, announced in the last newsletter. However, due to the current situation in Nepal, the first webinar on “Sustainable Tourism” has been postponed to the first half of 2026.
We will keep you informed and share the new date as soon as it is confirmed.
📩 Not yet on the mailing list for webinar updates? Sign up here |
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| News from the Leading House Community |
🏆Celebrating Success: At this year’s TOP100 Swiss Startup Award in Zurich, two AIT India alumni made it to the list:
👏 Congratulations on this outstanding achievement! |
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| Must-Reads |
| Curious about our priorities, our partnerships “on the ground”, and how we foster cross-border cooperation? |
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| Insights |
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| Make sure to subscribe to the Swissnex in India newsletter to receive monthly insights into the Indian research and innovation ecosystem:
👉 Anomaly: All About Mobility |
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| Looking Ahead |
- RPG Call – Launching October 28, 2025
- AIT India 2025/26 – Bengaluru week from November 16–21, 2025
- Swiss–Nepalese Webinar on Sustainable Tourism in 2026 –
📩 Not yet on the mailing list for webinar updates? Sign up here
Stay tuned for more news in our next update! |
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