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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 the decarbonization of society through the use of wood as a material. The timber industry as an ecological pioneer in a climate-neutral future.

mission

Networking of stakeholders along the value chain. Implementation of ideas into effective innovation projects. 

 

Goals

Strengthening the competitiveness of the timber industry. Consistent exploitation of growth potential.

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

S-WIN, Wood supply Dialog platform
DeCIRRA

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S-WIN supports the Innosuisse flagship project DeCIRRA through dialogue platforms, professional exchange, and targeted networking in the area of CO₂ accounting in timber construction. Also, a

supervised master's thesis at ZHAW contributed

to effectively link research, education and practice – a contribution to

concrete further development of the industry.

yearly

program

2026

27 - 28

Oct

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...

Jan

YouTube
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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