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- On 2 November, tenders included gardening work for the Champagne School expansion in Biel and specialist services for the Sarneraa water project. Education suppliers, consultants and contractors can explore institutional opportunities and contact HPC for tender sourcing and quotation support.
- On 2 November, the City of Geneva published a tender for waste sorting, collection and disposal at public events. Environmental service providers, recycling companies and waste-management suppliers can contact HPC for procurement support and commercial introductions.
- On 5 November, Swiss Re reported net income of USD 4.2 billion for the first nine months of 2026, up 3% year on year. Financial advisers, insurance providers and institutional investors can contact HPC for business introductions and partnership opportunities.
- During 2–8 November, Switzerland recorded public tenders across construction, healthcare, environmental services and engineering. Suppliers seeking government contracts can contact HPC for tender identification, supplier coordination and quotation support.
- On 2 November, procurement notices included ceiling-mounted medical equipment for University Hospital Basel’s Klinikum 2 project, operating lights for Sion Hospital and refrigeration equipment for healthcare facilities. Medical suppliers can contact HPC for sourcing and quotation support.
- On 2 November, public procurement notices included engineering, environmental planning and technical service requirements. Recruitment agencies, technical training providers and professional service firms can contact HPC to identify relevant contract opportunities.
- On 2 November, Uster published a tender for metal construction work at the Jungholz wastewater treatment plant. Industrial manufacturers, metal fabricators and construction-material suppliers can contact HPC for sourcing and commercial coordination.
- On 2 November, procurement notices included environmental planning for the Sarneraa water project in Alpnach and electrical installations for the Promulins residential development in Samedan. Engineering firms and equipment suppliers can contact HPC for project sourcing.
- On 2 November, public authorities published requirements covering environmental planning, construction supervision and technical services. Legal advisers, regulatory consultants and compliance specialists can contact HPC for professional introductions and public-sector opportunities.
- On 5 November, a Swiss startup funding review reported CHF 1.25 billion invested in Swiss startups during the first half of 2026 across 123 funding rounds. Investors, financial advisers and startup founders can contact HPC for partnership and business introductions.
- A report published on 5 November showed that Swiss startups attracted CHF 1.25 billion in the first half of 2026, with hardware receiving approximately CHF 324 million. Research firms and market analysts can contact HPC for data partnerships and commercial introductions.
- A City of Geneva procurement notice published on 2 November covered waste collection and disposal services for public events. Event organisers, communication agencies and service providers can contact HPC for relevant supplier opportunities and commercial coordination.
- On 2 November, Samedan published a tender for electrical installations at the Promulins residential development. Electrical contractors, building-material suppliers and property developers can contact HPC for tender sourcing and quotation support.
- A funding report published on 5 November recorded CHF 1.25 billion invested across 123 Swiss startup rounds in the first half of 2026. Early-stage companies and venture investors can contact HPC for investor introductions and strategic partnership support.
- On 6 November, the Canton of Lucerne’s IT authority published an IT systems engineering requirement focused on DevSecOps and private-cloud projects. Software developers, cloud providers and cybersecurity firms can contact HPC for technology sourcing and business introductions.
- On 2 November, Geneva published a procurement for sorting, collecting and removing waste generated at city-organised events. Hospitality operators, event suppliers and cleaning-service companies can contact HPC for commercial introductions and supply coordination.
Sector stories & insights.
On 7 November, a Swiss parliamentary committee supported a CHF 193 million contribution for participation in the Erasmus+ programme in 2027, strengthening international education and student exchange opportunities.
Universities, education consultants and student-service providers can explore international partnerships. Contact HPC for institutional introductions and coordination.
The upgraded Switzerland–China Free Trade Agreement, signed on 30 October and discussed in early November, includes legally binding provisions on environmental protection and sustainable development.
Green technology suppliers, environmental consultants and sustainability specialists can explore cross-border opportunities. Contact HPC for supplier matching and business introductions.
On 5 November, Swiss Re reported net income of USD 4.2 billion for the first nine months of 2026, up 3% year on year, while maintaining its full-year profit target.
Financial advisers, insurers and investment firms can explore market opportunities. Contact HPC for commercial introductions and partnership support.
On 4 November, the Federal Council adopted measures from the EU’s 21st sanctions package against Russia and Belarus, with sectoral measures taking effect on 5 November.
Compliance firms, legal advisers and trade consultants can support businesses navigating regulatory changes. Contact HPC for professional introductions.
A Swiss procurement notice published on 2 November covered ceiling-mounted medical equipment for the University Hospital Basel’s new Klinikum 2 project. Another tender sought refrigeration and freezing equipment for healthcare facilities.
Medical equipment manufacturers and hospital suppliers can explore these opportunities. Contact HPC for sourcing and quotation support.
On 4 November, Switzerland reported that job vacancies increased by 0.8% in the third quarter of 2026. Skilled trades and technical occupations have recorded a 131% rise in vacancies over the past decade.
Recruitment agencies, technical training providers and staffing companies can explore workforce opportunities. Contact HPC for business introductions.
On 5 November, reports said China had blocked SoftBank’s planned USD 5.4 billion purchase of ABB’s robotics business in China, raising questions about the transaction’s future.
Industrial automation suppliers, robotics firms and component manufacturers can explore alternative partnerships. Contact HPC for commercial coordination and sourcing support.
On 9 November, Swiss Federal Railways announced a tender process for long-term IT framework contracts with an estimated annual value of around CHF 100 million. This announcement came just after the requested weekly period.
IT infrastructure firms, network providers and engineering consultants can monitor the procurement and contact HPC for supplier introductions.
On 4 November, Switzerland announced adoption of the EU’s 21st sanctions package against Russia and Belarus, updating relevant restrictions and compliance obligations.
Legal advisers, sanctions-screening providers and corporate compliance specialists can support affected businesses. Contact HPC for professional introductions and coordination.
On 5 November, reports highlighted China’s decision to block SoftBank’s proposed USD 5.4 billion acquisition of ABB’s robotics business in China. ABB said discussions with SoftBank were continuing.
M&A advisers, investors and industrial groups can assess cross-border transaction risks and opportunities. Contact HPC for corporate introductions and advisory connections.
On 11 November, Switzerland’s SME PMI was reported at 52.0 for October, down 2.5 points from September but still above the growth threshold. This data was released after the requested weekly period.
Research firms, data analysts and business consultants can support companies assessing market conditions. Contact HPC for research partnerships.
On 5 November, newspaper employees staged a walkout amid concerns about job reductions and wider pressure on Swiss public-interest media funding.
Media agencies, public relations firms and digital publishers can explore communication and content-service opportunities. Contact HPC for commercial introductions.
On 2 November, a procurement notice was published for electrical installations at the Promulins residential development in Samedan, creating a potential opportunity for specialist contractors.
Electrical contractors, construction suppliers and property-service firms can explore the tender. Contact HPC for sourcing and quotation support.
On 8 November, reporting highlighted Swiss venture capital firm Redalpine’s USD 250 million eighth fund, targeting early-stage European startups.
Startup founders, technology entrepreneurs and investment advisers can explore funding and strategic partnerships. Contact HPC for investor introductions and business coordination.
The upgraded bilateral trade agreement signed on 30 October includes a dedicated digital trade chapter, covering electronic transactions and cooperation in emerging digital areas.
Software companies, digital service providers and cybersecurity firms can explore cross-border opportunities. Contact HPC for technology partnerships and commercial introductions.
During the first week of November, industry reporting highlighted changing international travel patterns, with domestic and American visitors helping offset weaker demand from some Asian and Gulf markets.
Hotels, tour operators and transport providers can explore new customer markets and seasonal partnerships. Contact HPC for hospitality introductions and sourcing support.