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The Swiss platform for wood research

Swiss Wood
Innovation Network

S-WIN is the Swiss innovation network that promotes innovation by initiating forward-looking projects, thus creating conditions for the development of competitive products, processes and know-how in the value chain.

Vision

Contributing to societal decarbonization through the sustainable use of wood as a material. Establishing the wood industry as an ecological pioneer for a climate-neutral future.

Mission

 

Strengthening the competitiveness of the timber industry. Continuous exploitation of its growth potential.

 


 

Goals

 

Our goal is to inspire the thinkers of tomorrow and develop projects together with them.

Do you need clear guidance for research and development? Our innovation agenda provides it.

 

The agenda is your flexible, guiding foundation for innovation projects. The defined measures encompass all our dialogue platforms.

 

Use our inspiring suggestions. They will provide a starting point for your own project ideas.

Current focus

Von der Forschung zur Praxis 2026

© ETH 2026

Mon, March 23 | ETH Zurich, HG F 30 (Audi Max)

The conference presents practical research findings on structural timber construction. The focus is on new principles for the safe and economical design of timber structures in normal and fire conditions. It is aimed at civil engineers and timber construction companies.

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S-WIN Channel

Interviewreihe von der Wintertagung 2023

Interviewreihe von der Wintertagung 2023

  • Interview series from the Winter Conference 2023

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3 Questions 3 Answers

  • Climate conditions during wildlife transport using timber construction

  • Protective effect after forest fire

  • Soft systems for hardwood

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