On 21 May 2026, Maya Dougoud, Team Lead of GEM Switzerland and Associate Professor at the School of Management Fribourg (HEG-FR/HES-SO), participated in Swiss Startup Days 2026 — Switzerland’s leading deep-tech and innovation event.
Bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, researchers, and ecosystem enablers, the event highlighted the importance of collaboration, innovation, and resilient entrepreneurial ecosystems — key themes closely aligned with GEM Switzerland’s research and activities.
Recent GEM findings also emphasize the growing role of digitalization, sustainability, entrepreneurial education, and inclusive entrepreneurship in shaping the future of startups and innovation ecosystems.