Innovation agenda
Impulses for research & development in the forestry and timber industry
The S-WIN innovation agenda provides impetus for research and development (R&D) along the entire value chain of forestry and wood. Based on current findings from S-WIN activities and research projects, innovative proposals for action are developed that offer clear guidance for future-oriented R&D activities and drive the transformation of the industry.
What is the S-WIN innovation agenda?
The S-WIN Innovation Agenda is a flexible and forward-looking foundation for innovation projects in the forestry and timber industry. It defines concrete measures in the areas of timber procurement, wood-based materials, timber construction, and products and energy from biomass. The goal is to create a dynamic innovation landscape and actively support the transformation of the sector.
Strategic goals and the Innovation Roadmap 2030
The strategic goals and measures of the S-WIN innovation agenda are based on the S-WIN Innovation Roadmap 2030. The measures in the innovation agenda are updated annually to reflect and further develop progress within the industry.
From vision to implementation
To implement these measures, S-WIN develops inspiring action proposals and concrete activities that can serve as a basis for your own project ideas. These proposals serve as a source of inspiration and a starting point for all those who want to actively shape the future of the forestry and timber industry.
Become part of the innovation!
Are you interested in one of the proposed activities, looking for partners for implementation, or do you have your own innovative idea? Contact us by email or via the contact form. and help shape the innovation landscape of the forestry and timber industry!
How the S-WIN innovation agenda works. Graphic: S-WIN
Cross-cutting themes
L'interaction au sein de la chaîne de valeur forestière et du bois est façonnée par des thèmes transversaux tels que la transformation numérique, les exigences sociétales et politiques, la valorisation des services écosystémiques et la réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre.
Products and energy from biomass
The topic area "Products and energy from biomass" covers the extraction of high-quality raw materials for chemicals, bioplastics and environmentally friendly wood-based adhesives and composites, as well as technologies and processes for the efficient conversion of wood into heat, electricity or fuels.
Projects by our members
Our members are active in forest and wood research.
Here you will find the current and completed projects of our members, which you can filter by thematic field, year of approval, funding organization and institution.
Timber Construction Tables 1-2026 - Adaptation of Timber Construction Tables 1 to EC5 (introduction 2026/2027) | Timber construction | 2023 | FOEN Wood Action Plan | Lignum Swiss Wood Industry | www.lignum.ch |
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Dynamics in Timber Buildings | Timber construction | 2022 | SNSF | ETH Zurich IBK Institute of Structural Engineering | https://ibk.ethz.ch/de/ |
BIMwood | Timber construction | 2020 | Innosuisse | HSLU CC Typology & Planning in Architecture | https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/technik-architektur/ueber-uns/organisation/competence-centers-and-research-groups/construction/typology-and-planning/ |
Promotion of the toits en bois traditionsnels en Suisse | Timber construction | 2023 | FLS | BFH Institute for Timber, Structures and Architecture | www.bfh.ch/ihta |
Fundamental vibration time of timber frame buildings | Timber construction | 2017 | FOEN Wood Action Plan | BFH Institute for Timber, Structures and Architecture | http://www.bfh.ch/ihta |