Innovation through Collaboration – FocusIndia 2025
FocusIndia 2025 marks the 20th edition, a project that forges strong connections between Swiss and Indian business and academic communities, fostering growth through innovation and collaboration. This year’s project cycle coincides with the landmark Swiss-Indian Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), which aims to reshape economic ties, provide trade incentives, promote technological advancement, and create sustainable opportunities. Focusing on our ‘People, Planet, and Profit’ approach, the delegation will explore how TEPA can drive actionable strategies for sustainable development and innovation.
This initiative offers students hands-on learning experiences while providing partners with opportunities to collaborate with and sponsor a highly impactful student project.
Why Join FocusIndia 2025?
A Unique Opportunity for Future-Ready Learning
Engage with the Swiss-Indian TEPA
The new TEPA aims to lower trade barriers, create jobs, and unlock markets across various sectors. As part of the FocusIndia delegation, participants will see firsthand how international collaboration serves as a powerful catalyst for innovation and sustainability. Through company visits and meetings with key organisations in India, delegates will witness how technological advances, eco-friendly practices, and cross-cultural partnerships are driving progress. A highlight of this experience is learning about the Indian concept of Jugaad, an innovative, resourceful approach to problem-solving in challenging environments. Jugaad reflects how Indian businesses transform obstacles into opportunities, an essential mindset in today’s rapidly changing world.
A Journey Beyond Business – Cultural and Personal Growth
Beyond business, India offers a rich cultural experience. Delegates will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in India’s vibrant cultural landscape, from iconic sites like the Taj Mahal to bustling cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, and New Delhi. This engaging journey will not only broaden the understanding of India’s economic potential but also foster personal growth through exposure to its diverse and dynamic culture.
Our Mission: Innovation through Collaboration
FocusIndia 2025’s mission centres on fostering innovation through collaboration. By applying our People, Planet, and Profit thematic framework, we aim to illustrate how Swiss and Indian stakeholders can work together to achieve sustainable and inclusive growth. Collaboration between Swiss and Indian companies will play a pivotal role in balancing economic progress with social and environmental goals.
Key Themes for FocusIndia 2025
- People: Learn how Indian companies incorporate sustainability into their business strategies, aligning with TEPA’s focus on social inclusion and fair labour practices. Potential activities include interviews with recruiting agents in India, meetings with relocation firms in Switzerland, and university visits in India.
- Planet: Explore the Swiss-Indian collaboration on green technologies and sustainable development initiatives. Delegates will visit key sites, such as environmental conservation projects and aid organisations in India. A particular highlight will be studying innovative green technologies like the Vande Bharat Express, showcasing the future of sustainable transport.
- Profit: TEPA promotes job creation and economic growth through initiatives like «Make in India.» Planned activities include visits to companies in Switzerland and India, offering insights into how international collaboration drives economic impact. These visits will also provide valuable networking opportunities with industry leaders.
Join us on this Transformative Journey
Students are encouraged to apply as a delegation member to gain firsthand insights into India’s dynamic market. Joining FocusIndia 2025 offers a transformative experience that equips you with real-world knowledge while fostering interdisciplinary exchange with fellow students from diverse backgrounds. This unique opportunity provides global perspectives that are unmatched by any other module at FHNW, all while earning 5 ECTS credits.
FocusIndia 2025 invites companies to sponsor our project, offering valuable benefits such as increased brand visibility through seminars, events, and social media, direct access to talented students for recruitment, and networking opportunities with key players from Swiss and Indian businesses. By partnering with usorganisations can become part of a unique initiative that drives innovation and sustainable growth. We extend our gratitude to our for 2025 already committed sponsors, Blaser Swisslube AG and R. Nussbaum AG, for their support. Join these industry leaders in supporting the next graduate generation and thereby shaping the future of global collaboration and innovation. For more information, please refer to our Partnership Booklet.
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Your FocusIndia Team 2025