A Successful Swiss Drone Finance Day – Building Knowledge and Community #learnwithDIAS
Yesterday, at Haus des Sports near Bern, the Drone Industry Association Switzerland (DIAS) hosted the Swiss Drone Finance Day — an inspiring and insightful gathering that brought together DIAS members, Swiss Aerospace Cluster members, and many other non-members from across the Swiss drone ecosystem.
The event was filled with great energy, lively discussion, and valuable networking opportunities. We’d like to thank everyone who joined us for making it such a vibrant and successful day.
A Big Thank You to Our Speakers
Dr Sven Janssen (TMF Group) – for sharing expert guidance on governance, fund administration, and structuring compliance for cross-border growth.
Claudio Meyer (IFBC) – for his comprehensive overview of how technology ventures can best prepare for financing rounds, from investor expectations to market trends.
Lukas Reinhardt (UBS) – for providing clear insights into liquidity management and growth-stage funding tailored for SMEs.
Bettina Maag (Technology Fund) – for outlining how non-dilutive financing and loan guarantees can support innovative Swiss companies bridging funding gaps.
Harald Vogels (EVDO) – for demonstrating practical ways organisations can strengthen their cash position through innovative financing approaches and working-capital optimisation.
Bohumil Matousek (SERV – Swiss Export Risk Insurance) – for explaining how export-risk insurance and credit guarantees enable Swiss technology companies to expand safely into international markets.
Key Themes Covered
- Market overview of non-dilutive financing for technology ventures
- Public and private funding pathways for innovation
- Enhancing liquidity and financial resilience through strategic capital tools
- Risk-mitigation strategies for export-oriented companies
Why It Mattered
Beyond the presentations, the event was a true reflection of community in action — full of curiosity, collaboration, and shared purpose. The discussions and networking highlighted how far the Swiss drone industry has come, and how collaboration between innovators, financial institutions, and government agencies can drive it further.
This event also marked the launch of our new #learnwithDIAS initiative, a programme dedicated to building collective understanding across key topics for our members and the wider industry.
What’s Next?
This was just the first session in what will become a regular series of #learnwithDIAS events focused on education, collaboration, and capacity-building. We’re only just getting started — and we can’t wait to continue this journey together.
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