Our Global Engagement Partners

Based in Zurich, Switzerland, Katja zwilling brings over 17 years of experience across entrepreneurship, education, innovation, and ecosystem development, making her a strong global partner for outreach efforts of NOA Sustainability Lab in Europe.

She has worked extensively within the Swiss education and innovation system, from apprenticeship programs to applied research projects with universities. Her experience at an Institute for Innovation within a University of Applied Sciences strengthened her expertise in applied research, innovation management, and multi-stakeholder collaboration—directly aligned with NOA’s mission to connect startups, academia, corporates, and institutions globally.

Katja is deeply embedded in the Swiss startup ecosystem and maintains a strong international network. A hands-on entrepreneur, she has founded two companies and led numerous initiatives in entrepreneurship and innovation, enabling her to translate strategy into execution.

Working at the intersection of business, education, and public institutions, Katja specializes in building trust-based, cross-border partnerships. As Global Engagement Partner, she enables NOA to activate global collaborations and scale sustainable innovation beyond borders.