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VIA in Switzerland

Welcome to our European hub, serving communities in Switzerland and beyond!

Switzerland is the leader in three areas core to VIA


Clean energy

Switzerland has legislation, a deadline, and active programs to move towards net zero carbon emissions by 2050. VIA’s mission is well-aligned to support the clean energy transition.


Data Privacy

Switzerland has the strongest reputation for data privacy. By being embedded in the Swiss network and being a leader in data privacy technologies, VIA’s platform is in a position to support any jurisdiction.


Blockchain

As one of the world’s first countries to enact crypto and blockchain legislation, Switzerland is an ideal location for VIA to lead blockchain initiatives.

Our partners

Our Swiss team

Global CEO and Swiss Board Director

Expansion Manager

President, Swiss Board of Directors

Swiss Board Director

Global COO and Swiss Board Director

To learn more about our global team, click here.

Resources

WHITE PAPER

Skylight: Energy Insights Market

Learn how analysts, planners, and decision makers can incentivize energy consumers to improve grid flexibility.

Last updated: November 2022

SOLUTION BRIEF

Unlocking Better Decisions with Data

Learn how Web3 Multi-Party Computation (formerly known as Trusted Analytics Chain™) enables secure control of any combination of data sources and analysis among multiple collaborators.

Last updated: January 2023

What industry experts are saying

“Switzerland is a world leader in innovation, bridging the public and private sector in cutting edge technologies from AI, drones, robotics to the blockchain. We are excited to attract and foster deeply technical Web3 companies, like VIA, who are focused on nationally important issues like energy.”

Alexander E. BrunnerPresident of Home of Blockchain.swiss, former Member of Parliament

“VIA has had a long standing commitment to Switzerland. We’ve appreciated their active participation at the Energy Data Hackdays event for three consecutive years. With energy challenges growing daily, VIA’s expansion in Switzerland couldn’t come at a better time.”

Matthias EifertManaging Director at Zukunftsregion Argovia (Organizer of the Energy Data Hackdays)

“The clean energy industry has carved out a place in Switzerland, which in turn is providing strong impetus for growth. Given its mission to drive the adoption of clean energy, and leadership in the energy data privacy sector, VIA is warmly welcomed to our business ecosystem.”

Liv MinderInvestment Promotion Director at Switzerland Global Enterprise

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VIA in the news

Switzerland Recognizes VIA’s Extraordinary Growth Trajectory with National Award

VIA honored alongside Moderna and Benchling for its contributions to the Swiss economy and community.

The year in Switzerland:
highlights of mission-driven initiatives in 2022

Take a look back through 2022 in this visual reflection of all things VIA that happened in Switzerland. Spoiler alert: it was an eventful year!

Why Switzerland?

VIA and Switzerland share many things in common. Read our latest blog to learn what makes us the perfect pair.

Swiss Ambassador Markus Börlin Interviews VIA CEO Colin Gounden

CEO Colin Gounden gives an in-depth overview of VIA’s technologies and the many reasons why VIA opened an office in Switzerland.

Swiss Media Features VIA and HSLU in Article on Securing Smart Meter Data

The current practice of gathering energy consumption and production data from a centralized source carries data privacy and security concerns. Our research with HSLU to solve this dilemma is featured in Bulletin.ch.

SwissInfo Highlights VIA in Article on Switzerland’s Shift to Renewables

Top Swiss media outlet features VIA and HSLU’s role in supporting the country's clean energy goals with secure AI.

Switzerland’s Top Innovation Booster Grants VIA New Energy Project

Energy Lab selects VIA for an innovative project that will impact Switzerland’s decarbonization goals.