2 © Cleantech Switzerland Agenda. Background Cleantech Switzerland Activities and Interests of Swiss Cleantech companies Swiss Cleantech companies.

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Agenda.

Background Cleantech Switzerland

Activities and Interests of Swiss Cleantech companies

Swiss Cleantech companies in the Slovak Republic

Business model Cleantech Switzerland

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Switzerland lives Cleantech.

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Worldwide Leading Competitiveness.

Switzerland retains its 1st place position again this year

Strenghts:• innovation and labor market

efficiency• scientific research institutions are

among the world’s best• high company spending on R&D

1 Switzerland 11 Canada

2 Sweden 12 Luxembourg

3 United Kingdom 13 Iceland

4 Netherlands 14 Israel

5 United States 15 Germany

6 Finland 16 Norway

7 Hong Kong 17 New Zealand

8 Singapore 18 Korea, Rep.

9 Denmark 19 Austrialia

10 Ireland 20 France

Source: Global Innovation Index (GII) 2013

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Cleantech market Switzerland.

Workforce employed: 160,000 (4.5%)

Gross value added (2009): CHF 18-20 billion (3.0-3.5% of GDP)

Leading Swiss companies in niche markets

Limited awareness about industry excellence abroad

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The exportplatform for the Swiss Cleantech sector.

Organization:- Organized as “association of associations”- Cleantech associations as members- Companies as participants

Mission Statement: - Support in entering and developing of markets- Establishing business-oriented contacts with investors- Generating revenue for Swiss companies

1. Prepare targeted information on the export markets

2. Services in the domestic and target market3. Identification of investment projects and

business opportunities4. Support in entering and developing the market

and concrete projects

Contact:

Carina SteinerManaging Directorcarina.steiner@cleantech-switzerland.com

Cleantech SwitzerlandHerrenacker 158200 SchaffhausenSwitzerland

Tel. +41 52 560 06 22Fax +41 52 674 06 09www.cleantech-switzerland.com

Database Cleantech Cube:

- 395 company profiles- products/marketing services- country activities- country interests- Keyword search

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400 Cleantech Companies on the platform.

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Agenda.

Background Cleantech Switzerland

Activities and Interests of Swiss Cleantech companies

Swiss Cleantech companies in the Slovak Republic

Business model Cleantech Switzerland

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Global statistics: Current activities and interests by continent.

New Market InterestsMarket Activities

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New Market Interests by Segment in Europe.

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Agenda.

Background Cleantech Switzerland

Activities and Interests of Swiss Cleantech companies

Swiss Cleantech companies in the Slovak Republic

Business model Cleantech Switzerland

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Swiss Cleantech companies in the Slovak Republic.

Swiss Cleantech companies with market activities in the Slovak Republic

Swiss Cleantech companies with new market interests in the Slovak Republic

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Agenda.

Background Cleantech Switzerland

Activities and Interests of Swiss Cleantech companies

Swiss Cleantech companies in the Slovak Republic

Business model Cleantech Switzerland

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Services of Cleantech Switzerland.

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Phone +41 52 560 06 22Fax +41 52 674 06 09info@cleantech-switzerland.comwww.cleantech-switzerland.com

Andreas SchweizerMember of the board

Cleantech SwitzerlandHerrenacker 158200 SchaffhausenSwitzerland

Exportplatform Cleantech Switzerland