In this era of increasing digitization, the role of networking and digital promotion platforms is invaluable. One of the flagship initiatives in Western Switzerland is Alp ICT, an official inter-cantonal network, aspiring to be a vital link between small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the digital world. Guided by the movements of the digital revolution and the ecological transition, Alp ICT plays an active role in supporting the digital transformation of companies in the region.
Since its inception in 2008, Alp ICT has been the standard-bearer for digital technologies, supported by the cantons of Western Switzerland and the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) under the New Regional Policy (NPR). Carried by the Office for the Promotion of Industries and Technologies (OPI) and coordinated by the Western Switzerland Innovation Network Association (ARI-SO), Alp ICT plays a crucial role by connecting businesses, R&D, institutional and financial players, while promoting synergies in the field of ICT.
Inform, Connect, Stimulate
At the heart of Alp ICT’s mission are three keywords: inform, connect, and stimulate. The platform strives to provide reliable and current information on digital technology through its technological monitoring, its network of experts, and its close relationship with the cantons. Understanding the digital world is not enough, one must also experience it. With this in mind, it organizes and invites businesses to events that highlight the possibilities of tomorrow. Meetings, sharing experiences, and discussions with key digital players form the social fabric of the Alp ICT network.
But Alp ICT does not stop at connecting and informing. The platform also stimulates the digital ecosystem. Through various collaborations and thematic projects, it supports innovation and contributes to the digital transformation of SMEs. Thanks to its close relations with the innovation support players in Western Switzerland, the platform enables fruitful synergies, thereby contributing to the growth of the region’s economy.
Facilitating the digital transformation of SMEs
Alp ICT is accessible to businesses seeking to overcome the challenges of the digital transition. By working to stimulate economic value creation, strengthen SME innovation, and promote a sustainable and responsible digital ecosystem, the platform has positioned itself as the reference in Western Switzerland for those seeking to understand and adapt to the rapidly evolving digital world.
