We are excited to share that Geoneon has been named Newcomer of the Year at the Swiss Business Awards 2024, hosted by SwissCham Australia on Thursday 20th of February 2025 at the NSW State Library. This award recognises our innovation in climate risk mapping and AI-driven geospatial solutions.
Geoneon & SwissCham: A Natural Connection
Geoneon was founded by Swiss geospatial scientists and entrepreneurs and is headquartered in Tasmania—often called the Switzerland of the Southern Hemisphere for its mountainous landscapes and pristine environment. Our roots in both Switzerland and Australia reflect our commitment to innovation, precision, and sustainability.
SwissCham Australia is the hub for Swiss businesses in Australia, promoting bilateral trade and professional collaboration. Switzerland is a major investor in Australia, with over 250 Swiss companies directly represented and more than 50,000 people employed by Swiss businesses across the country. As a Swiss-founded company making an impact in climate tech, we are proud to be part of this thriving community.
From left to right: Francis de Rosa (Corporate Affairs Manager), Roxane Bandini-Maeder (CEO & Co-founder Geoneon), Allison Rossiter (Director SwissCham)
Innovating for Climate Resilience
Geoneon’s work transforms complex environmental data into actionable insights for climate risk management, disaster resilience, and vegetation monitoring. Using AI and satellite imagery, we help governments, insurers, and organisations better understand climate-related threats like wildfire severity, exposure, and environmental change.
Winning this award is a recognition of our mission: to bridge the gap between data and decision-making in climate risk management.
From left to right: Elisabeth Bösch Malinen (Consul-General of Switzerland in Sydney), Roxane Bandini-Maeder (CEO & Co-founder Geoneon), Nikolas Stürchler (Ambassador of Switzerland to Australia)
Thank You
A huge thank you to SwissCham Australia for this recognition and for hosting such an inspiring event. We also extend our appreciation to the event sponsors, including Glencore Australia, Swiss International Air Lines, Swatch Group, Lindt & Sprüngli, JURA, Curaprox Australia, Mondaine Watch Ltd, Switzerland Tourism, and Strathbogie Estate. Your support of Swiss innovation in Australia helps drive forward new ideas and collaborations.
Congratulations also to our fellow award winners Kyburz Australia and Schindler Lifts Australia Pty Limited for their outstanding contributions.
For more photos from the event, visit SwissCham’s website.
