Unlock the potential of one of the world’s fastest-growing markets. This Seminar on India equips Swiss SMEs with the knowledge, insights, and networks needed to understand the potential India offers.
Factsheet
- Degree
- Participation Certificate
- Learning mode
- Onsite and Online
- Next start
- 17.6.2026
- Duration
- 4 sessions during 2 months
- Teaching language
- English
- Place
- Olten and online
- Fee
- CHF 500
At a glance
- Comprehensive Market Entry Strategies and Practical Insights: Gain in-depth knowledge for successful entry into the Indian market.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry leaders, opinion leaders, and academia.
- Cultural Competence: Understand India’s rich history and diverse culture to build respectful business relationships.
- Government and Institutional Support: Learn about the support available for Swiss businesses in India.
Aims & benefits
We aim to:
- Introduce Swiss SMEs to the opportunities and challenges of doing business in India.
- Provide a comprehensive understanding of India’s historical, cultural, and economic landscape
The programme:
- Offers SMEs a practical perspective and networking opportunities with business-es experienced in the Indian market.
- Facilitates academic and professional networking, promoting knowledge ex-change and collaboration on trade and sustainable development issues.
- Helps SMEs understand the governmental and institutional frameworks that can aid their market entry and expansion in India.
- Equips SMEs with targeted knowledge on critical aspects of doing business in In-dia, helping them to develop strategic approaches tailored to these areas.
Target audience
This training is aimed at professionals and executives who want to expand their skills and prepare themselves for the challenges of the future.
Who is this programme suitable for?
This programme is aimed at:
- internationally focused Swiss SMEs
- decision-makers and entrepreneurs with a focus on India
Structure & programme contents
Capacity Building Sessions Online and On-Site at FHNW in Olten (June and August 2026)
Module Contents
17. June, 17.00 – 19.00 Online
India brief on History, Culture, Economic Development, Communications
24. June, 14.00 – 18.00 On-Site at FHNW in Olten
Facts & figures about India (deep dives into Industry-specific realities and outlooks)
5. August, 17.00 – 19.00 Online
Focus on overall TEPA with deep dives into Chapter 7 Investment Promotion and Cooperation
26. August, 17.00 – 19.30 On-Site at FHNW in Olten followed by Apéro
Deep dives into Chapter 11 Trade and Sustainable Development with special focus on CSR
Organisational matters
Factsheets, Timetable and Regulations
Costs
Location
Contact and Information Events
Information Events
Contact
Sina Gerschwiler
- Phone
- +41 62 957 20 31
- sina.gerschwiler@fhnw.ch
Prof. Pieter Jan Perrett
- Phone
- +41 62 957 23 78
- pieter.perrett@fhnw.ch
Registration
We recommend early registration.
India Seminar for Swiss-Based SMEJune 2026
- Date
- 17.6.2026–26.8.2026
- Duration
- 4 session during 2 months
- Place
- Olten and online