Federal Councillor Schneider-Ammann launches CTI Market Entry Camp UK

Yesterday Johann Schneider-Ammann opened the CTI Market Entry Camp UK organised by the Commission for Technology and Innovation (CTI). Under this programme the Swiss embassy in London supports Swiss start-ups in the British market. Initial feedback from participating firms is positive and shows that the camp can open doors to leading European high-tech markets. After the opening three Swiss start-ups (Fanpictor, Oviva, Goodwall) that benefitted from the programme had the chance to present their companies and their activities in UK. Schneider-Ammann spoke with the start-ups about the framework for business in the UK and Switzerland, particularly in terms of red tape.

In addition, Schneider Ammann met Lord Maude, Minister of State for Trade and Investment. Discussions between Federal Councillor Schneider-Ammann and Lord Maude also focussed on cutting red tape for business. The UK has taken steps to significantly reduce unnecessary bureaucracy and state costs in recent years, thereby increasing the competitiveness of its economy. Lord Maude explained some of the measures taken. Reducing unnecessary bureaucracy is also an ongoing subject in Switzerland. In view of the strength of the franc it is a key task of the government to remove obstacles and lower costs for business so as to safeguard jobs. In September the Federal Council set out its priorities in this area for the years ahead.

More information about the CTI Market Entry Camp UK and other CTI market Entry Camps can be found on the CTI website. In addition you can follow the CTI Market Entry Camp on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwissStartupsUK.

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