ERIDA
Efficient Refugee Integration through Data Analytics
Switzerland's first evidence-based refugee integration platform. Connecting policy makers, institutions, and refugees through AI-powered data analytics.
The Challenge
Switzerland's refugee integration system faces fragmentation, inefficiency, and lack of real-time data for decision-making.
Current Systems Limitations
Our Solution
ERIDA delivers value across the entire integration ecosystem with a multi-stakeholder approach.
For Policymakers
- Evidence-based decision-making
- Real-time data and analysis
- Smarter allocation of public funds
- Transparency & accountability
- Conforms with Switzerland's Digital Strategy 2026
For Institutions
- 35-40% expected reduction in admin workload
- Automated referrals
- Coordinated service management
- Better collaboration across organizations
For Refugees
- One simple entry point
- Personal digital assistant
- Clear personalized roadmap
- Faster path toward independence
How It Works
ERIDA combines technology and science to create Switzerland's first scalable AI integration platform.
Multi-Agent AI
Intelligent agents handle multilingual onboarding and personalized roadmaps
Real-Time Analytics
Transform raw data into actionable insights for policy development
Automated Referrals
Connect refugees to the right services quickly and efficiently
Swiss Data Protection
Fully compliant with FADP and GDPR, hosted exclusively on Swiss servers
Positive Social Impact
ERIDA creates measurable improvements across the entire refugee integration ecosystem.
For cantonal social services and integration NGOs
No more reliance on delayed reports and outdated numbers
Refugees reach the right support quickly
Smarter, fairer distribution of public funds
Why This Matters
Faster integration reduces public spending and strengthens social cohesion
Increase impact without additional costs through better coordination
Clearer guidance and faster access to services when they need it most
Contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
SDG 10 (10.2, 10.3, 10.7)
Reduced Inequalities
Inclusive access to services, reduced discrimination, and support for well-managed migration.
SDG 16 (16.6, 16.7)
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
More effective, transparent, and responsive institutions through data-driven coordination.
SDG 8 (8.3, 8.5, 8.8)
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Improved access to decent work, labour market integration, and protection of labour rights.
SDG 9 (9.1, 9.5, 9.8)
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Inclusive digital infrastructure, applied research, and access to information and technology.
Pilot with Canton of Bern
Bern as Switzerland's real-world hub for evidence-based integration.
In Canton of Bern alone
Signed with Canton of Bern
Fueling real-time insights
Roadmap
Foundation & MVP
- Business model and governance framework developed.
- First MVP (Legal Assistant) designed.
- Letter of Intent with Canton of Bern signed.
- Mentoring support from Innosuisse.
Validation & Development
- Innosuisse cheque approved.
- Erida accepted into the Google for Startups Cloud Program.
- Academic and expert collaboration, including University of Bern, UNHCR, ITCILO.
- Engagement with all 26 cantons and federal stakeholders (SEM).
- MVP (Legal Assistant) and Platform development.
Pilot Launch
Launch in Canton Bern, validating ERIDA in a real-world environment.
Testing & Scaling
- Testing and Feedback from Canton of Bern, to deepen cooperation and make further improvements.
- Scaling to 2–3 additional cantons, refining the model across diverse regional contexts.
National Scale
- Federal-level validation, aligning the platform with Switzerland's national integration policy needs.
- Foundation of a national integration data ecosystem, establishing ERIDA as Switzerland's evidence backbone.
International Expansion
- Possible expansion to the DACH region.
- Further international cooperation, possibly through international organisations such as UNHCR.
Designed for scale: Bern serves as the blueprint for a national integration data infrastructure, ready to expand to other cantons with required adjustments.
Our Team
Combined expertise in Public Policy, Social Sciences & Technology
Core Team
Anna Kuznetsova
Co-founder & Project Lead
Development Cooperation Expert, former SDC/SECO officer
Advisors & Mentors
ERIDA is developed and governed by Verein Innovation und Soziales, organization under Swiss law.
Partners & Supporters
Building Switzerland's integration ecosystem together
Innosuisse
Mentoring guidance and support
Innosuisse
Innovation cheque granted
SINGA Switzerland
Mentoring and support
Acknowledgments
Developed in partnership with the Canton of Bern and the University of Bern, and shaped through executive studies and expert exchanges with ITC-ILO and UNHCR, part of the Google for Startups Cloud Program.
Let's Work Together!
Switzerland has an opportunity to set a new standard in refugee integration. We're looking for partners and supporters to help make this vision a reality.