San Francisco - Zurich Initiative

The San Francisco - Zurich Initiative is aimed at fostering knowledge sharing between companies and institutions in San Francisco and the Bay Area and their counterparts in Zurich and the surrounding region.

Both regions are economic and intellectual capitals replete with blue chip companies, renowned universities, university hospitals and research laboratories. Distinguishing the high-quality life styles of both San Francisco and Zurich are their sophistication, vibrancy and trendsetting cultures including famous opera houses, renowned ballet troupes, prestigious orchestras and outstanding museums.

The values and strengths shared by San Francisco and Zurich and their neighboring regions make them perfect candidates to sustain a permanent and prosperous relationship between them.