- ICP operates its own subnet in Switzerland, which processes and stores data strictly within the country’s borders.
- It is particularly suitable for authorities, banks and companies with the highest requirements for data protection, compliance and digital sovereignty.
With the Swiss subnet, the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) company implements its data protection and data security requirements without compromise. The new infrastructure, which consists exclusively of nodes operated in Switzerland, guarantees that all data processing processes remain within Swiss national borders.
For industries with strict regulatory requirements – such as finance, healthcare and public administration – this creates a high-security technological variant that classic cloud models have not yet provided.
ICP publishes the “Swiss bank account” of cloud computing
The so-called Swiss Subnet is technically designed in such a way that only node operators based in Switzerland are allowed to participate. This restriction is technically anchored in the protocol and prevents data or computing processes from being outsourced to foreign servers.
The „Swiss Bank Account“ of Cloud Computing is here.
Dominic Williams just unveiled the @SwissSubnet in Davos.
The first „National Subnet“ is officially live on $ICP. For the first time, institutions can build on the Internet Computer while guaranteeing their data never… pic.twitter.com/LGM8eSZlZB
— Internet Computer Today (@DfinityToday) January 20, 2026
ICP is responding to a growing demand for applications that require the security of a blockchain and the control of a national infrastructure.
Switzerland, which traditionally places great value on data protection, neutrality and regulatory clarity, is becoming a testing ground for a model that could also be attractive for other countries.
A key feature of the subnet is the combination of blockchain integrity and local government regulation. While the subnet still belongs to the International ICP Network, it acts as an isolated unit with clearly defined geographical boundaries. This architecture makes it possible to operate sensitive applications without having to forego scalability, interoperability and modern smart contract functionality.
This creates new scope for decision-making for institutions for which blockchain technology was previously out of the question for compliance reasons.
The role of the subnet for AI applications is particularly highlighted. For ICP, Switzerland is the location of the “Swiss Cloud Engines”, which allow AI models and data-intensive workloads to be executed on sovereign infrastructure.
In the medical field, government registries and other security-critical organizational processes, this can be the decisive criterion for achieving data protection and data security while using modern technologies.
The security subnet can also provide new economic impetus. Companies gain access to an infrastructure that is compliant with regulations, technologically future-proof and scalable in the long term. Startups can benefit from a network that allows critical data processing to be kept within Swiss borders from the start.
For Switzerland, the project means strengthening its position as a location with special data protection, special data security, innovation and digital neutrality.
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