Business leaders from Monaco and Switzerland gathered at MonacoTech for a major networking and investment forum aimed at strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries and identifying new opportunities for growth.
Organised by the Monaco Economic Board (MEB), the event welcomed a Swiss delegation representing the France-Switzerland Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Swiss Business Hub France and a range of economic development specialists. The gathering marked the final stop of a multi-city roadshow promoting Swiss business opportunities across France and Monaco.
More than sixty entrepreneurs and company executives from the Principality attended the forum, alongside representatives from neighbouring innovation hubs including Sophia Antipolis and the Nice Côte d’Azur metropolitan area.
The meeting followed the Monaco Economic Board’s recent trade mission to Switzerland and reflected a growing desire on both sides to expand commercial ties. Officials highlighted the many similarities shared by Monaco and Switzerland, including economic stability, international outlook, innovation-driven growth and a strong reputation for excellence.
Swiss representatives pointed to their country’s continued position among the world’s leading innovation economies, while discussions throughout the day focused on practical opportunities for Monegasque businesses seeking to establish a presence in the Swiss market.
Panels and workshops examined the regulatory environment, investment climate, market-entry strategies and sectors offering the greatest growth potential. Participants also explored cultural and business considerations that companies should take into account when expanding across borders.
Several speakers emphasised Switzerland’s stable political environment, transparent legal framework, modern infrastructure and ability to attract international talent, characteristics that closely align with Monaco’s own economic model.
The growing relationship between the two ecosystems was illustrated by the participation of Swiss start-up GaiaTech, which is currently supported by MonacoTech and shared its experience of operating between the two innovation hubs.
The afternoon programme featured a series of individual consultations, allowing companies to receive tailored advice from experts in taxation, law, finance, human resources and regional economic development.
With around 1,300 Swiss nationals living in Monaco, making them one of the Principality’s largest foreign communities, organisers said the event represented another important step in building stronger long-term economic partnerships between Monaco and Switzerland.
The forum concluded with optimism that closer collaboration could generate new investment, innovation and business opportunities for both countries in the years ahead.