Innovationsworkshop Info-Veranstaltung in Ilanz

Together, we want to discover the richness of our natural resources – wood, stone, water, nature, landscape and biodiversity – as a source of innovation and value creation and new ideas with the aim of creating concrete
Develop and implement projects with a regional impact.

Target group
entrepreneurs, public sector
Administration and visionary personalities
of the Gotthard region with commitment.

Why participate?
The best ideas are born in our region and
together with the idea incubator we develop
from February to September 2026
and eligible projects – and provide impetus for
a sustainable future in the economy, society
and environment in our region.
Are you already working on an idea? Even your own
Innovation projects can be carried out within the framework of the
idea brooder – you will receive
Support, know-how and coaching.

What is it about?
- Inspiration & Overview: Presentation of the program,
of the content and the process.
- Expert input: "How to turn ideas into real innovations
" – impulse for the innovation process with
practical tips

Program Information Event
4.30 p.m. Arrival of the participants
5:00 p.m. Welcome & Agenda
5.10 p.m. San Gottardo program: how it works
and funding opportunities
5.20 p.m. Idea Brooder/Innovation Workshop
Natural resources: what are they?
17.40 Expert input: Innovation process and
Briefing «Mini-Workshop»
6.10 p.m. Mini-workshop: "Sketching ideas"
6.40 pm Summary of the mini-workshop,
Results, next steps
Followed by an aperitif and networking

Expert team and moderation
University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons:
Prof. Dr. Nico Tschanz, Prof. Ruth Nieffer,
Mag. rer. Soc. oec. Jeanine Bretti Reinalter
San Gottardo Program: Dr. Nadja Germann, Anja Beivi