The Innovation Portfolio
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PARK INNOVAARE: Where Innovation Accelerates Assets of the site Today at PARK INNOVAARE PARK INNOVAARE is the innovation site at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI, in operation since 2015. In cooperation with the largest natural science and The innovation portfolio Advanced Accelerator Technologies AG engineering research center of Switzerland and the University of Applied Theranostics (www.aa-t.ch) is a systems provider for par- Sciences of Northwest Switzerland (FHNW), and supported by a strong Radiochemistry: ticle accelerators, serving a growing global economic base of shareholders including large companies and small-/ market for systems designed for scientific medium-sized enterprises, the globally competitive innovation center is development Radiotherapy and industrial use. Founded in April 2015, planned to take shape at the Villigen/Würenlingen site. Collaborations & production at PARK INNOVAARE since September 2015. between business and science, joint ventures with cantonal and interna- of new nuclides tional participants, and also promising spin-offs will secure Switzerland’s Radiodiagnostics leadXpro AG (www.leadxpro.com) speciali- capacity for innovation and spark productive impulses for growth. zes in membrane proteins. Its objective is to develop and optimize m edical substances. Breakthrough Innovation – PARK INNOVAARE‘s Drug discovery Founded in Dec. 2015, at PARK INNOVAARE unique worldwide Phase contrast since Dec ember 2015. PARK INNOVAARE at the Paul for mammography innovation focal points & design Scherrer Institute PSI provides access to a complex of large research Big data & nomoko AG (www.nomoko.camera) is Bild: Paul Scherrer Institut facilities that is globally unique. control systems developing a new technology for extremely Macromolecules high resolution cameras (up to 2 gigapixels) for versatile virtual reality applications. Rapidly growing innovation ecosystem & bioimaging Founded in June 2015, at PARK INNOVAARE The focus is on innovations in the areas of Accelerator Technology, since December 2015. Advanced Materials & Processes, Humans & Health and Energy. Proton Radiopharmacy Crystallography & Developed campus Extreme UV therapy protein structures Excelsus Structural Solutions AG (www. PSI, with its more than 2000 emp- lithography for excelsusss.com) offers analytical services with loyees, is experiencing the construction Biomolecular the aim of improving the selection, of new, highly functional buildings microchips Analytical methods development and production of high-quality (financed privately). Area available research (bio-)pharma-ceutical products. Founded in for lease: 22,000 square meters & diagnostics February 2014, at PARK INNOVAARE since including workshops, labs and clean X-ray diagnostics April 2016. rooms as well as office, conference and co-working space. Available & tomography InterAx Biotech AG (www.interaxbiotech.com) starting in Q1/2020. Humans supports the discovery of new functional-ly- selective medicines by setting up a technology Integrated in the national & Health Micro- & Laser technology Semiconductors platform based on biosensors. Founded in PARK INNOVAARE innovation network PARK BASEL AREA & optoelectronics nanotechnology April 2016, at PARK INNOVAARE since April PARK ZURICH PARK INNOVAARE is one of five site 2016. PARK BIEL / BIENNE sponsors of the national innovation park Switzerland Innovation and is Advanced Non-destructive Accelerator testing with Swiss Hydrogen SA (www.swisshydrogen.ch) PARK NETWORK WEST EPFL thus an integral part of its interna- Systems & Materials & Condensed matter tional marketing organization and Technology neutrons and muons develops clean energy solutions based on support system (Federal guarantee). components Processes & materials science hydrogen for a variety of applications allowing for zero-emission electricity production. Detectors Founded in 2008, at PARK INNOVAARE since sip_01004-05_visitenkarten_85x54mm_RS_100pzt.indd 1 07.01.16 13:28 development Femtochemistry Material fatigue January 2017. Milestones of the development & stress Energy novoMOF AG has developed an innovative and current projects PARK INNOVAARE’s technology for more efficiently producing Polymers various metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), a Constructing, moving in and operating its first own building innovation areas quickly growing class of materials for PARK INNOVAARE has been a visible presence since September 2015. Compact chemistry applications. Founded in February The deliveryLAB comprises an area of 400 square meters, hosting the accelerator Energy storage Electrodes 2017, at PARK INNOVAARE since February 2017. first technology companies. The nucleus of the future innovation park is system (Batteries) attracting more and more experts and delegations from within Switzer- and flexible Nuclear energy land and abroad. energy supply and safety Metal-Organic Crystallise! AG (www.crystallise.ch) is a Important successes in attracting resident companies, particularly in Frameworks highly-specialized company that provides the field of biotechnology Energy crystallographic services for identifying small Outstanding environmental conditions for technology- and research-ori- and mobility Decommissioning molecule compounds and addresses the ented companies as well as a focused support program are in place. To of nuclear chemical, pharmaceutical and agro-in- date, eight companies have taken up residence; additional candidates Catalytic dustries. Founded in September 2014, to be at will soon follow. Power-to-gas power plants PARK INNOVAARE starting in April 2017. processes Demand-oriented expansion of the lab offering technology Due to demand, 200 square meters of new biolab capacities have been Combustion & made ready for construction. The interim solution will secure the requi- thermal processes red capacity until the final building can be moved into in 2020. Fuel cell and PARK INNOVAARE partners Opening of a co-working area Energy electrolysis FFor postdoc students eager to start a company, young spin-offs or exter- Competencies and latest innovation cases: scenarios nal users who want to work in the inspiring environment of a globally lea- Energy system ding research institute, a co-working area is currently being developed. PARK INNOVAARE entrance gate for cooperation-oriented companies. integration plattform Ongoing expansion of the innovation platform Biomass An event calendar (www.parkinnovaare.ch/events) provides informa- tion about attractive new formats such as INNOVATION in PRACTICE, DISRUPTIVE MORNING and others. The events regularly bring together numerous specialists and managers from research and industry. von Koblenz / Waldshut (DE) Tegerfelden What role does innovation play for economics and well-being in Switzerland and the canton of Aargau? Böttstein means that companies have the opportunity to exchange ideas with Dr. Remo Lütolf a significant aspect of an active idea network and for the transfer Dr. Christian Brönnimann PARK INNOVAARE specialists at top level, with access to new technologies. If you’re next to the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI Managing Director of ABB Switzerland AG from science to industry. CEO, DECTRIS AG able to achieve a critical mass and size with an innovation park, that’s Würenlingen ABB, founded in the canton of Aargau, really helpful. AARE What can companies expect from PARK INNOVAARE? And what shouldn’t DECTRIS was founded as a spin-off of PSI; operates internationally and is a world leader Villigen they expect? today the company is the world’s technology Siggenthal Station in power and automation technology. What can companies expect from PARK INNOVAARE? And what shouldn’t leader in the field of X-ray detection. Stilli PARK INNOVAARE, with its outstanding infrastructure and direct they expect? Remigen proximity to the prestigious Paul Scherrer Institute, enables colla- PARK INNOVAARE provides an outstanding network and will be Untersiggenthal boration between science and research – allowing Swiss companies supplying fantastic framework conditions to high-tech companies in Does Switzerland have a chance of holding its own in the international to offer their customers innovative, cutting-edge technology, and to Is Switzerland at risk of losing the international innovation race? LIMMAT Obersiggenthal the different fields. And it will be facilitating access to expertise and Turgi race for innovation? continue to do so in the future. This can also benefit start-ups and Where Innovation Accelerates No! When I see the kinds of complex projects we implement, always investors. The success of a start-up is then in the hands of the people Ennetbaden established companies, and it is also being systematically supported Brugg REUSS In terms of innovation power, Switzerland is among the world’s keeping to the limits of what is feasible, I don’t worry at all. The Gotthard leading it. AARE by the Hightech Zentrum Aargau. leaders. To maintain that position, it will have to continue investing Base Tunnel, for example: that is a tour de force! Or the most recent Windisch Baden Switzerland Innovation Park innovaare Wettingen in education, research and innovation: these are absolutely essential example: in record time, within three years, we will have built the “Swiss- Is PARK INNOVAARE a stroke of luck for the canton of Aargau and the Is PARK INNOVAARE a stroke of luck for the canton of Aargau and the innovAARE AG, 5234 Villigen Ausfahrt for a competitive business location. FEL”: an incredibly complex machine with extreme requirements. These local