SWITZERLAND INNOVATION

THE BEST PLACE FOR YOUR INNOVATION WHO WE ARE

There are a number of reasons to choose Switzerland as a location for business or research and development: political stability, a high level of legal certainty, a liberal economic system, outstanding infrastructure, excellent education and health systems, close links to foreign markets, a competitive tax system and a high standard of living are just a few examples.

These are also the reasons why Switzerland is one of the world’s most economi- cally successful and innovative countries. This success needs to be maintained, and the foundation for future innovation activities needs to be laid. In an increas- ingly globalized world and in times of digitization, Switzerland is aiming to strengthen its position as an innovator through the work of Switzerland Innovation. Switzerland Innovation 4 At five sites (Park Basel Area, Park innovaare, Park Zurich, Park Network West Overview of Innovation Areas 6 EPFL and Park Biel/Bienne), space is created to allow talents from across the globe to network with universities and innovative companies. All sites offer first- Innovation Areas 8 class accessibility and are close to universities, suitable for further expansion Life Sciences 8 and in attractive areas. Innovative companies are thus provided with the perfect conditions to focus on quickly transforming their innovations into marketable Energy 9 products. Switzerland Innovation relies on the know-how of more than 10,000 Industry 4.0 10 researchers. Materials 11 Information and Communication Technology 12 We are happy to provide you with more information about Switzerland Innovation – Transports and Mobility 13 the best place for your innovation. Please do not hesitate to contact us. Enabling Technologies 14 Raymond Cron, CEO Sites 15 Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area 16 Monbijoustrasse 15, 3011 Bern, Switzerland Park innovaare 18 Tel. +41 31 382 52 17, [email protected] Park Zurich 20 Park Biel/Bienne 22 Switzerland Innovation – Connecting Great Minds. Park Network West EPFL 24

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Switzerland Innovation 3 SWITZERLAND INNOVATION INNOVATION LOCATION SWITZERLAND – SWITZERLAND IS THE INNOVATION WORLD CHAMPION. STRENGTHS AND OPPORTUNITIES WE HAVE THE TALENTS, KNOWLEDGE, NETWORKS AND Knowledge Center Switzerland NECESSARY SPACE TO ENABLE IDEAS TO BE CREATED Global leader in innovation: Switzerland invests almost 3% of its GDP in research and AND SUCCESSFULLY TRANSFORMED INTO MARKETABLE development, with no less than 60 universities guaranteeing that outstanding work is carried out in this area. The educational institutes work closely with the international research PRODUCTS. community and participate in scientific partnerships. They form networks with industrial partners by sharing knowledge and technology, support innovative start-ups and found successful spin-offs. Organizations and companies in Switzerland and abroad value Switzer- land as a hub for innovation and a place where excellent research is carried out.

Quality of Life Various studies name Switzerland as the world’s happiest country. Money alone does not ensure happiness – it also requires justice, honesty, trust and health. Switzerland has a well-developed infrastructure, a high level of legal certainty and an established and bal- OUR OBJECTIVES anced political system. Outstanding schools and day-care facilities for children and the beautiful natural landscape are further factors that make Switzerland an attractive location.

The main aim of economics, science, politics and society is to maintain Switzerland’s Capacity to Innovate position as a leading researcher and innovator. In order to help achieve this goal, Almost half of all people working in Switzerland are employed in knowledge-intensive Switzerland Innovation sets itself the following objectives: industries. High-tech products are one of the cornerstones of the country’s economic success and excellent reputation. Intellectual property, including copyright and patent, – Realizing successful R&D collaborations between private companies, brand and design rights, enjoys effective protection. In 2014, almost 8,000 patents were Swiss universities and other research partners submitted in Switzerland. That means the country is ranked eighth in the world and fourth – Attracting domestic and foreign companies and research partners that develop in Europe – and, based on its population, it is the world champion. The number of Nobel new marketable products, services and processes Prize winners per capita – an area in which Switzerland is also a world leader – is also – Arranging investments from within Switzerland and from overseas for research proof of Switzerland’s research world champion credentials. and development – Creating platforms to accelerate the development of research results into Business-Friendly Conditions marketable solutions Switzerland has a very liberal labor legislation. The labor market is subject to limited reg- – Creating attractive conditions for research groups and start-ups as catalysts ulation. There is an active social partnership between employers and labor unions. Con- for the localization of established companies flicts are solved through cooperation and communication. The Swiss taxation system is a – Securing our attractiveness and competitiveness through clear competence profiles further factor in Switzerland’s success model. As a lean country with low taxes and levies, at the sites as well as excellent conditions and services for our customers Switzerland is an attractive location for international companies. Companies and individ- uals can quickly and easily start a new company. Company founders from foreign coun- Switzerland Innovation operates five sites: Park Basel Area, Park innovaare, Park Zurich, tries are welcomed and afforded com­prehensive support. In 2013, around a third of new Park Network West EPFL and Park Biel/Bienne. In addition to the five sites, the national companies were founded by foreign nationals. organizing institution (Switzerland Innovation Foundation) ensures coordination between the sites and is responsible for international marketing. Talents In Switzerland, it is not difficult to find highly trained, multilingual, motivated and loyal Switzerland Innovation focuses on seven innovation areas: life sciences, energy, industry 4.0, employees. The Swiss education system unites excellent apprenticeships with an materials, information and communication technology, transportation and mobility and outstanding university education. This dual system offers an ideal mix of talent spanning enabling technologies. Each site has a distinct profile within these innovation areas and theory and practice and it is one of the essential elements of the capacity for innovation concentrates on clearly defined research and innovation focus areas. and creativity that are typical of this country.

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INNOVATION AREAS

INNOVATION AREA LIFE SCIENCES ENERGY INDUSTRY 4.0 MATERIALS INFORMATION AND TRANSPORTS ENABLING COMMUNICATION AND MOBILITY TECHNOLOGIES TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION FOCUS Medtech Biotech Health Sport Medicine Radiology Pharmaceuticals Diagnostics Engineering Biomedical Generation Power Storage Transportation Smart Building Energy Green Efficiency Energy of NPP Decommissioning 3D Technologies Robotics Manufacturing Additive Sensors Microtechnology Automation Lasers Analytics Materials Advanced Environments Extreme Radiography Technology Surface Science Computer Security Smart Data Networks Social Media Artificial Intelligence Computing Cloud Automotive Space Avionics Technology Drive Public Transportation Smart Living Technologies Essential Nanotechnology Technology Accelerator Optics

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PARK NETWORK WEST EPFL

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LIFE SCIENCES ENERGY

SPORT AEW Energie AG AEW Energie We apply scientific prin­ BIOTECH ciples in the fields of GREEN ENERGY exercise and sport. With

Projects in this field of the increasing pressure AG AEW Energie AG AEW Energie This focus area involves competence are looking to achieve better results, total energy solutions MEDTECH to create innovations in HEALTH demand for sports scien- POWER STORAGE TRANSPORTATION (from generator to user) the use of biological pro- tists and knowledge re- GENERATION with the objective of long- Involves research for cesses, organisms and Subjects of this field of garding the performance This research area focuses Issues related to trans- term sustainability and new medical devices and systems in a wide range research are nutrition, of the human body and Affordable and sustain­ on energy storage systems port and mobility are one reliability of all types of the simulation of bio­ of life science applications health care, prevention, the materials used in able power generation (chemical, hydrogen) of our main focus areas. renewable energy. Com- logical and physiological that will unlock new ways health maintenance sport is growing. requires a comprehensive and battery management In this field, through the bined with smart energy processes to translational to enhance quality of life and recovery, the impact range of new technologies systems for mobile and establishment of partner- harvesting, intelligent research. The research and respond to humanity’s of the environment on for renewable solutions stationary applications. ships with industry and metering and efficient areas are medical image greatest challenges. health and the analysis of DIAGNOSTICS such as hydropower, wind The aim is to optimize the public authorities, we en- distribution, the goal will analysis, biomechanics, the effects of diagnostic power, geothermal power, full operating tem­pera­ able technology transfer be that future total implants, biosensors, and therapeutic proce- This research focus biomass and solar power, ture range with endurance and lead interdisciplinary energy solutions will have therapy devices and dures. deals with: beam instru- as well as their integra- tests in climatic simula- research projects. no negative impact on human-centered research. mentation; measurement tion. tion chambers. humans, animals, climate and detector systems and nature. for X-ray, visible light and particle accelerator beams (electron, proton, neutron) for medical, applied and fundamental research; high-speed analog/RF and digital sig- PSI / Scanderbeg Sauer Photography PSI / Scanderbeg leadXpro AG leadXpro nal processing electronics (FPGA, SoC) and software. MEDICINE RADIOLOGY PHARMA­CEUTICALS SMART BUILDING

Developing new technolo- The use of imaging tech- Biomolecular research BIOMEDICAL The architectural deci- of TWI courtesy © Photo gies that detect, support, niques that use sources with a strong focus on the ENGINEERING sions of today must repair and replace the such as X-rays, radioiso- structure and function of ENERGY EFFICIENCY not limit the opportuni- DECOMMISSIONING OF NPP functions of the human tope sources and neu- proteins, in particular By applying scientific, en- ties of future generations. body including the ner­ trons to examine, diag- membrane proteins, en­ gineering and technologi- Systematic optimization of energy Therefore, energy effi- Development and optimization of decommis­ vous system, we strive nose and treat diseases. ables the discovery of new cal principles as well as storage, distribution and use, as ciency over the entire life sioning strategies, optimization­ of applicable to create solutions for Medical imaging can also drug targets and contrib- design concepts to the ar- well as development of alternative cycle of a building is the decommissioning technologies, further devel­ new markets using bio­ be used to guide invasive utes to finding new possi- eas of medicine and bio­ solutions and energy systems. most important goal of opment of decontamination and dismantling engineering and neuro- medical procedures. bilities for diagnosis and logy, the field of biomedical sustainable architecture. technologies, waste management and clear- science, considering life treatment. engineering, sciences and Smart buildings are ance measurements. sciences as a central technologies will spear- thus a prerequisite for focus. head new innovations with smart living. diagnostic and therapeu- tic applications.

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INDUSTRY 4.0 MATERIALS

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING EXTREME

Paul Scherrer Institut/Markus Fischer Institut/Markus Scherrer Paul ENVIRONMENTS Additive manufacturing is 3D TECHNOLOGIES ROBOTICS the direct digital fabrica- SENSORS ANALYTICS Human beings have a natural desire tion of plastic, metal and to explore the unknown. Therefore, This research area covers Development, production biomaterial products and The current revolution in Using large research we develop new, essential technolo- 3D imaging, scanning and testing of robots and components, generated computer-integrated man- facilities and X-ray-based gies to enable them to better face

and modelling, 3D infor- computer systems for layer by layer using laser ufacturing has been made analytical methods in (SNI) | Nano Imaging Institute Nanoscience Basel, Swiss Universität Daniel Mathys, the challenges involved in the mation in general and system monitoring with beams, electron beams, possible by advanced sen- materials science and tech- exploration of environments with looks into the development, the aim of improving thermal material depos- sor technology, one of our nology to examine matter ADVANCED MATERIALS extremely high or low temperatures, treatment, modification quality of life and produc- its, laser cladding or oth- fields of excellence. Today, for new applications high or low oxygen levels, high and conversion of 3D in- tivity. This area includes er processes (bioreactor). manufacturing process in different industries, in- Determining nanostructures down to the levels of radiation, no water, etc., formation from scanners/ mechanical engineering, sensors are often the lim- cluding semiconductor molecular and atomic scale and their function- and in doing so produce efficient cameras so that it can be electrical engineering iting capability that dic- technology,­ chemistry, alities in order to develop new, resistant and innovative materials. reproduced with a 3D and computer science for tates the best possible pharmacology and biology. and environmentally safe materials that will printer (additive manufac- sensory feedback and performance and reliabili- provide the foundation for cutting-edge turing). information processing. ty of products. products. C. David, PSI

RADIOGRAPHY

MICROTECHNOLOGY AUTOMATION The use of imaging tech- niques that use sources Switzerland has demonstrated its Automation in the context such as X-rays, radioiso- microtechnology expertise in all ar- of industry 4.0 includes tope sources and neu- eas of industry (watchmaking, elec- new business models, LASERS trons to view the internal SURFACE TECHNOLOGY tronics, the automobile industry, the self-organized logistics, structure of an object of spatial industry, telecommunica- product engineering, This area involves research into applications interest, for example for Very large surfaces (3 square meters) can be micro- tions, etc.). Microtechnology is horizontally and vertically for femtosecond lasers, frequency-stabilized research and nondestruc- structured in the laser center with a pulsed UV laser. deeply rooted in Switzerland’s histo- integrated digital manu- fiber lasers, X-ray lasers, high-power fiber tive testing. Thin films and coatings (plasma deposition, oxide films) ry, which has developed continuous- facturing processes, lasers and UV lasers. It includes nonlinear THz are used to design the properties of surfaces (e.g. ly through innovation. maintenance prediction, science, communication systems and spectral corrosion management). Magnetron sputter deposition data analytics, product domain OCT systems. High-resolution and is used to fabricate magnetic thin film systems. support and lifetime sup- precision ablative machining can be carried port. out using lasers and focused ion beam (FIB) systems.

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TRANSPORTS AND MOBILITY TECHNOLOGY

SPACE SMART DATA Research is carried out Our world is full of data. into innovations in the COMPUTER SCIENCE SECURITY The key is to turn big data, NETWORKS area of aerospace appli- AVIONICS such as data from cell cations, including fairings, Research areas in this field Development of new solu- phones, tablets, smart Communication networks structures, ground sup- Avionics involves all on- include machine learning, tions and advanced mate- devices, social networks, incorporate telecommuni- port equipment, electron- board electrical and elec- system security, pervasive rials (e.g. for polymer Web services, etc., into cations infrastructure, ics, sensors, tiny but tronic devices that are re- and parallel computing, nanotechnology) in order smart data. In doing so, wireless networks, cable- extremely reliable mecha- quired to operate an cyberphysical systems, to increase the security we can effectively develop and fiber-based networks, AUTOMOTIVE nisms and atomic clocks. airplane. These include embedded computing and of devices, documents and optimize automated next-generation networks Innovation potential is navigation and communi- computer graphics, and solutions and develop solutions that help us to for the Internet of things Automotive involves construction and calculations in ve- increased through the co- cation systems, autopilot, programming language software for digital data improve business perfor- and the standardization of hicle body construction, vehicle assembly, mechanical operation with the Swiss flight monitoring devices design, software per­ protection. mance and solve social networks. engineering, the development of vehicle components, Space Center. and radar systems. formance and program and industrial problems. component homologation and safety approvals. In the verification and testing. dynamic test center, static and dynamic tests of vehicles are performed.

SOCIAL MEDIA CLOUD COMPUTING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Research and develop- We focus on maximizing the effec- Smart vehicles, driverless buses ments in the fields of big tiveness of shared computer re- and cooperative systems in support data, social media se- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE sources, while minimizing insecure of networked automated driving – mantic analysis, machine interfaces and APIs, data loss and tomorrow’s mobility will be a mix of learning and predictive Ever-increasing quantities of data need to be leakage and hardware failure. The DRIVE TECHNOLOGY public transportation and shared analytics improve the collected, distributed, stored, searched, ana- key here is to enable resources to mobility. Acceptance of these new quality of the research lyzed and visualized – the term big data refers be used by multiple users and This innovation focus area involves the development of developments will be key. A wide work and create clear not only to research into ways of managing dynamically reallocated according electronic drive systems for industrial machines, elec- range of these technologies have added value for stake- the volume of data, but also to research on to demand, while keeping access tric and hybrid vehicles, trains and public transportation. been developed and tested in our holders. finding new methods for compressing, pro- simple and secure. Stationary motors are optimized for efficiency and relia- research centers. cessing, cataloging and archiving it. bility and electronically controlled gears are adapted.

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ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES ONE INNOVATION PARK – FIVE SITES

ESSENTIAL TECHNOLOGIES © Mohamed El Idrissi, FHNW © Mohamed El Idrissi, Some technologies have the potential to sustain­ NANOTECHNOLOGY ably improve millions of PARK INNOVAARE lives in the world’s poor- Cutting-edge technologies est regions. These tech- in microfabrication and PARK BASEL AREA nologies can help meet nanofabrication; develop- PARK ZURICH people’s most fundamen- ment of new synthetic tal needs, while creating materials, functional SMART LIVING new markets that also surfaces and nanolitho­ PARK BIEL / BIENNE benefit the inhabitants of graphic processes. Improving quality of life by transforming home, work- these regions. place, transportation and energy infrastructure into smart environments, both on a technical and social level, and thereby creating innovative living environments that enhance well-being. PARK NETWORK WEST EPFL

OPTICS

Paul Scherrer Institut Scherrer Paul Research on and development of new optical technologies and the ACCELERATOR TECHNOLOGY application of optical methods and infrastructure to perform multidis- Development of components, systems and processes ciplinary research that enables new for scientific and industrial applications in accelerator product development. technologies, in particular for pilot and large-scale appliances such as large research facilities; enabling research and development in numerous fields including high-frequency technology, fast electronics, magnets and specialty engineering; high precision mechanics, detectors and control systems.

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Commercial Partners Buildings and spaces Residents benefit from our strong network within Our state-of-the-art facilities include 5,000 square me- the vibrant local life sciences ecosystem, including ters of private and shared labs and R&D spaces. We are companies such as Actelion, Novartis, Roche and in the process of planning a major expansion to accom- numerous SMEs – all within minutes from our facilities. modate a growing community of residents. By the end of 2019, Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area aims to Services complete the building of additional state-of-the-art fa- 47°33'N 7°32'E Our team provides incubation and acceleration services cilities encompassing an additional 20,000 to 25,000 that go beyond expert support with permits, compliance, square meters of independent R&D space, a dedicated and environmental, health and safety requirements. By medtech building and shared labs in the close vicinity of cultivating a game-changing flow of insights from one our current location. scientist to the next, from lab to office and from our net- work of experts to our residents, we actively help jump- Surfaces

PARK BASEL AREA start interaction and initiate new connections. We are 2 from 2015 5,000 m lab and shared lab space also in the process of creating an endowment fund to of- from 2016 additional 3,500 m2 office space fer financial support to R&D projects that are out of the 2 AN INDEPENDENT BIOMEDICAL AND BIOTECH RESEARCH scope of for-profit investors. from 2017 additional 1,500 m medtech space PLAYGROUND FOR ACADEMIC, PRECOMPETITIVE AND from 2019 additional 25,000 m2 lab and office space Infrastructure SPIN-OUT R&D COLLABORATION We offer plug-and-play labs built to pharma specifica- tions and offices that cater to the needs of innovation teams. Residents may occupy individual, private spaces or share coworking labs and desks according to their changing requirements. Our facilities include: Profile Featured Residents – Turnkey, 24/7, private or shared laboratories Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area is an independent Current residents include the following projects and and offices catalyst for R&D in biotech and biomedical engi­neering, companies: – Utilities (heating, cooling, electricity, water and sciences and technologies (BEST). We help spearhead – Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of wastewater disposal, real estate taxes) innovation at the nexus of life sciences, IT and materials Basel – conducting research in the fields of medical – Parking science, as well as biotech and medtech. Our facilities imaging, materials science and biotechnological provide plug-and-play labs and office space located at tissue engineering, orthopedics and biomechanics the heart of Europe’s leading life sciences cluster. – Advanced Osteotomy Tools – a winner of the CTI Swiss Medtech Award 2015 that is reinventing It is only a short journey from the vibrant cultural center bone surgery (osteotomy) using laser, robotics of Basel, Switzerland. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse- and navi­gation systems Freiburg is within 15 minutes’ drive and connects to all – mininavident – a winner of the Swiss Technology major European cities and hubs. It is our mission to Award 2015 that is developing a miniaturized, hand- nurture a collaborative community and to build strong held navigation system for dental implants partnerships between resident groups and our network – MTIP MedTech Innovation Partners – an early-stage of partners. investor focusing on health technologies that is delivering access to business building expertise

Universities and Research Partners These renowned academic institutions are ready to engage with our residents: – University of Basel – University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland – Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering (D-BSSE) of ETH Zurich R&D playground for academic, precompetitive and spin-out research groups Innovation at the nexus of life sciences, IT, materials science, biotech and medtech – Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute – University Hospital Basel – Swiss Institute for Computer Assisted Surgery Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area Gewerbestrasse 12, 4123 Allschwil, Switzerland Tel. +41 79 356 63 64, [email protected] www.switzerland-innovation.com/baselarea

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Commercial Partners Buildings and spaces innovAARE AG, the operating company of Park innovaare Newly built and in operation since September 2015, the has a strong shareholder base and enjoys intensive sup- deliveryLAB houses Park innovaare’s high-quality offices port from international companies and innovative SMEs. and communication spaces covering 400 square meters, Its aim is to bring science, research and industry and offers businesses and research groups the opportu- together in the interests of technology transfer. By com- nity to reside in close proximity to the Paul Scherrer bining cutting-edge research and entrepreneurial Institute (PSI). It accommodates a number of innovative, 47°32’N 8°13’E innovation, it aims to promote strategic competitive ad- research-oriented companies. vantages and innovations. The first development phase will see the construction Services of buildings with 30,000 square meters of floor space. Park innovaare offers a broad range of research servic- Park innovaare’s new campus will be available for occu- es, for example: pancy in 2019. The space will be suitable for wet chemis- PARK INNOVAARE – Assistance in collaborating with the Paul Scherrer try, biology and physical-technical laboratories, as well Institute (PSI), the University of Applied Sciences and as for offices. A UNIQUE INNOVATION CENTER IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) and other research institutions Surface in m2 Available in 2017 2019 THE PAUL SCHERRER INSTITUTE (PSI) AND ITS UNIQUE – Assistance in applying for Cantonal and Federal Q1/2016 research funding and business loans for resident Offices 600 700 12,000 companies or companies planning to relocate to COMPLEX FOR ACCELERATOR-BASED LARGE RESEARCH Labors – 450 8,000 Switzerland Innovation Park innovaare Clean rooms – – 1,200 FACILITIES. – Cooperation with the Cantonal economic promotion agency Aargau Services, who provide administrative Production halls – Available on 8,000 request support for companies relocating to the region 2 Profile Universities and Research Partners – Developing business cases and concepts and creating Building ground as of now: 60,000 m Located in close proximity to the Paul Scherrer Institute Switzerland Innovation Park innovaare is part of an links between companies and research to help develop (PSI) and its unique complex of large research facilities, outstanding network of leading universities, research technology and innovation platforms Switzerland Innovation Park innovaare aims to become a institutes and training institutes. The Paul Scherrer globally recognized center where innovations in the Institute (PSI) and the University of Applied Sciences and Switzerland Innovation Park innovaare is a single point fields of accelerator technology, advanced materials and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) form the core of contact and a service-oriented mediator between processes, human health and energy are promoted of our university network. companies, organizations and financing institutes. and rapidly transformed into marketable products and solutions. Park innovaare’s focus areas are defined by its partner- Infrastructure ship with the PSI, a leading expert in particle accelerator Park innovaare is closely connected to the PSI’s globally Our goal is to create a lively, innovative community, technology with around 2,000 experts (scientists and unique set of technological infrastructures for research where new and relocating companies will find exception- engineers) and the largest research center for natural and application. The Swiss Spallation Neutron Source al conditions for their development and to facilitate the and engineering sciences within Switzerland. Their (SINQ), the Swiss Light Source (SLS) and the Swiss Muon exchange between research and industry. know-how is enriched through cooperation with the Source (SμS), as well as the X-ray free-electron laser following highly specialized research institutions: SwissFEL, which is to take up operation shortly, are the Featured Residents – Swiss Nanoscience Institute (SNI) large research facilities that offer an exceptional insight Park innovaare offers an outstanding location with – Institute of Polymer Nanotechnology (INKA) into the composition and the structure of different sub- excellent facilities and a focused support program for – Plastics Training and Technology Center (KATZ) stances and materials. In addition, the PSI operates the technology- and research-driven companies. The – Swiss Competence Center for Energy Research (SCCER) world’s first and Switzerland’s only proton therapy following companies have already taken up this offer: – The Institute of Biomass and Resource Efficiency center (Gantry 1 and 2, as well as Gantry 3 in the near – Advanced Accelerator Technologies AG, which offers (IBRE) future) specializing on cancer treatment. components and complete accelerator systems – leadXpro AG, which conducts research into new drug Numerous projects have already been realized through targets utilizing the large research facilities of the PSI the cooperation with these and further universities, such – nomoko AG, which develops an extremely high-resolu- as the Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zurich and

tion camera for industrial applications the University of Basel. SwissFEL SwissFEL, the new large research facility

Switzerland Innovation Park innovaare 5234 Villigen, Switzerland Tel. +41 56 461 70 70, [email protected] www.switzerland-innovation.com/innovaare

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Commercial Partners Services In close proximity are incubators and Technoparks that The organizing institution ensures that services such as have a national and, in some cases, international reach, facility management and security are provided on site. such as the Technoparks in Zurich and Winterthur, glaTec, Impact Hub, the Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute Infrastructure (GDI), the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Once completed, the site will be home to urban buildings Landscape Research (WSL), Bio-Technopark Schlieren, that enable people to live and work at one location. 47°22’N 8°32’E University Hospital Zurich, Strickhof and many more. These will include cafés, restaurants, conference facili- ties, a hotel, shops, a library, a day-care center and Current Construction Progress sports facilities. The site is being developed in stages. A layout plan for 38 hectares has been drawn up. When Switzerland Inno- Buildings and spaces vation Park Zurich opens, approximately 6,000 square Around 70 hectares of land is reserved for Switzerland PARK ZURICH meters around the perimeter of the park, as well tempo- Innovation Park Zurich at the airfield in Dübendorf. rary buildings for facilities such as offices, workshops, Planning documents for a first stage incorporating laboratories and a test hall, will be available. Building 38 hectares and a total floor space of 410,000 square YOUR FUTURE LOCATION IN SWITZERLAND – IN CLOSE plots can then be assigned with a building lease setup. meters have been prepared. During the start-up PROXIMITY TO LEADING UNIVERSITIES AND THE CITY WITH phase, around 6,000 square meters of space will be available in existing buildings. THE HIGHEST STANDARD OF LIVING IN EUROPE: ZURICH. SWITZERLAND INNOVATION PARK ZURICH OPENS IN 2017.

Profile Featured Residents Innovations secure your company’s entry into the mar- Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich offers space for kets of the future. Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich companies of any size, from start-ups to SMEs to large provides the ideal conditions for academic and industrial companies. The space to develop ideas is crucial for in- researchers to achieve success in international markets novations, and any form of collaboration is conceivable more quickly. It offers physical proximity, the opportunity here. for interdisciplinary communication and a creative envi- ronment. The findings from various different research Universities and Research Partners areas and the practical experience of the companies ac- The universities and universities of applied sciences in celerate the development of new, marketable products, and around Zurich have an international reputation: services and technologies. And this all takes place at a – Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zurich site that is only 15 minutes from the international airport – University of Zurich and the city center of Zurich. – Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) – Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) – University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration Zurich (HWZ) – Further universities of applied sciences in the Zurich region

Our research partners include companies from the clus- ter network of the Canton of Zurich from the fields of ICT, finance, life sciences, nanotechnology, cleantech, aero- space, creative industries and tourism.

Structure plan for the first phase of 38 hectares. View of Mount Säntis: the site is characterized by the wealth of space it offers.

Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich c/o Stiftung Innovationspark Zürich, Neumühlequai 10, 8010 Zürich, Switzerland Tel. +41 43 259 49 10, [email protected] www.switzerland-innovation.com/zurich

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Our mission is to connect great minds. It is therefore not Services surprising that our research partners are some of the – 3D printing process: This process is also known as most accomplished institutes in Switzerland: generative or additive manufacturing. As a product is – University of Bern, ARTORG Center for Biomedical being produced, it is subject to physical or chemical Engineering Research hardening or melting processes. Plastics and various – University of Bern, Institute of Applied Physics (IAP) metal alloys are used at Switzerland Innovation Park – CSEM, a private applied research Biel/Bienne in order to produce durable parts for 47°7’N 7°14’E and development center research and development and industry. – Empa in Thun – FabLab: The FabLab is an open workshop that gives – Insel hospital, Bern our customers access to production equipment and modern industrial production processes. It is intended Commercial Partners and designed for the production of single pieces and Great companies have grown in Biel/Bienne for genera- is part of the prototype service. PARK BIEL/BIENNE tions. We maintain that tradition and expand our partnerships beyond regional and national borders: Infrastructure – Akros AG We create the space to drive innovative ideas forward. SWITZERLAND INNOVATION PARK BIEL/BIENNE CARRIES – BKW Energie AG This includes a coworking space designed specifically OUT APPLICATION-ORIENTED RESEARCH AND INNOVATION – Bosch AG for start-ups. In the next three years, we will have – GF Machining Solutions AG around 3,000 square meters of free office and laboratory IN THE AREAS OF INDUSTRY 4.0, 3D PRODUCTION TECH­ – RUAG workspace that can be rented by SMEs. From 2019, there – Rollomatic SA will be around 15,000 square meters of new workspace NOLOGIES, ENERGY, MOBILITY AND MEDTECH. – Balluff Sensortechnik AG available in a new building. As of 2019, there will be sev- – Quickline AG eral clean rooms of classes 5 and 7. – Berner Kantonalbank Profile Featured Residents Buildings and spaces

A quarter of all industrial jobs in Switzerland are located The possibilities for growth and innovation attract Surface in m2 Year 2015 – Year 2019 – in the greater Biel/Bienne region and focus on the area companies of all sizes, from start-ups to international 1st Building 2nd building of research. Research partners with distinct expertise companies. Their work ranges from medical applica- Offices 1,700 8,500 are active in each focus area. The time it takes for an tions and programming to industry 4.0 applications and idea to become a marketable product is significantly re- cancer treatment. The following companies are already Coworking space 250 500 duced using the additional services, coaching and busi- residents: Laboratories 600 2,150 ness expertise on offer. – Etel SA Smart Factory Lab 500 1,000 – BKW Energie AG Clean rooms 60 350 Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne supports and – Axiamo GmbH Public areas 400 2,000 encourages business and innovation teams. It provides – Bozzio AG Total working area 3,500 14,500 infrastructure (space and laboratories), research services – evolaris and services for SMEs and start-ups and helps them to – IPS Biopharma AG develop and create a marketable product. – SwiSS-9 GmbH – ESPI – NGFT Next Generation Flight Training GmbH – Synopsys GmbH

Universities and Research Partners Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne is connected with universities from all over the country. It is part of a vast network of open collaboration with the goal of acceler­ating research in a way that benefits companies and the sciences. The universities we work with the most are: – University of Bern – Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH)

Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne Innocampus AG, Aarbergstrasse 5, 2560 Nidau-Biel, Switzerland Tel. +41 32 530 88 88, [email protected] www.switzerland-innovation.com/biel-bienne

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Universities and Research Partners – Skilled and specialized technology transfer staff help The vast network of partners of Switzerland Innovation with guidance and provide the appropriate tools to Park Network West EPFL includes several universities capitalize on the potential of over 2,500 master’s theses and universities of applied science, ensuring easy access per year, explore the path toward products and 47°51’N 6°56’E to first-class research and interdisciplinary collabora- minimize costs and risks during the intellectual prop- tion. erty protection process. – The Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) – Interesting funding sources such as EU programs – The University of Lausanne (UNIL) are easily identified with the help of skilled accounting – The University of Geneva (UNIGE) staff. PARK NETWORK WEST – The University of Fribourg – Start-up scouts help to identify the most promising – The University of Neuchâtel (UniNE) start-ups and EPFL spin-offs. – The University Hospital of Lausanne (CHUV) – Disruptive innovation is accelerated with the help of – The University Hospital of Geneva (HUG) dedicated staff, who assist companies in moving for- EPFL – The University of Applied Sciences ward by tapping into student crowd intelligence or by and Arts of Western Switzerland (HES-SO) launching open idea challenges and brainstorming – The School of Management sessions. THE PRODUCTIVE SCIENTIFIC ENVIRONMENT OF and Engineering Vaud (HEIG-VD) – Being part of the inner circle at Switzerland Innovation SWITZERLAND INNOVATION PARK NETWORK WEST EPFL Park Network West EPFL offers access to manager Renowned research partners of internationally respect- lunches and other C-level corporate events that allow OFFERS THE PERFECT PLATFORM FOR DISRUPTIVE ed research centers offer an inspiring and unique networking with the right people, better benchmarking atmosphere, leading to interdisciplinary collaborations and unexpected collaborations. INNOVATION. that contribute to unexpected innovations. – Through guided access to other companies working in – The ISREC Foundation similar areas inside and outside the innovation net- – Ludwig Cancer Research work, innovation cells can increase their reach and Profile Featured Residents – The Bertarelli Foundation create collaboration synergies. Switzerland Innovation Park Network West EPFL brings The strategic location within the EPFL campus at the – The Wyss Center together the prestigious EPFL and the specialized sites forefront of global research attracts many highly – The Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics (SIB) Infrastructure of the French-speaking cantons. The EPFL is one of the innovative businesses. With unparalleled exposure to – CSEM Located in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, with world’s leading universities, ranking among the top 5 a wide range of new technologies and access to the close access to international airports in Geneva and engineering and technology universities in Europe and knowledge of some of the leading experts worldwide, Services Basel, Switzerland Innovation Park Network West EPFL the top 20 worldwide. Switzerland Innovation Park disruptive innovation is a reality. Multiple services have been specifically designed for has a designated area for residents of over 100,000 m² Network West EPFL offers domestic and foreign compa- the purpose of ensuring the full potential and operation- and offers laboratories, offices, coworking spaces and nies the best locations on its campus. Research teams and innovation cells work together in an al effectiveness of innovation cells at Switzerland everything that is essential for innovation and research. environment that inspires innovation and is focused Innovation Park Network West EPFL, for example: The EPFL Innovation Park in Lausanne has an available With first-class accessibility to research teams, on successfully launching new products on the global – Interdisciplinary research centers enable residents area of 50,000 square meters, while the other sites innovation cells and the cutting-edge laboratories of market. Whether within their own fields or in comple- to network with the right contacts, increasing the offer 10,000 square meters each. the six innovation centers that make up Switzerland mentary fields of expertise, easy access to advanced potential of disruptive innovation. Innovation Park Network West EPFL, ideas are trans- research and interdisciplinary collaboration speed up formed into marketable products. Scientific collabora- the realization of innovation and development goals for tion enables R&D teams of corporations and start-ups to all residents. create the future with new innovations. These are some of the corporate development teams locat- By uniting the forces at the forefront of scientific and ed at Switzerland Innovation Park Network West EPFL: technological innovation, Switzerland Innovation Park – Nestlé Network West EPFL aims to secure and develop private – Logitech research and development investment for the disruptive – Axa innovation that will create the game-changing products – Intel of the near future. – Siemens – Merck – ViaSat – Debiopharm – Cisco – elca – Bühler – Credit Suisse – Texas Instruments – Peugeot Citroën

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Switzerland Innovation Park Network West EPFL – six centers

Switzerland Innovation Park Network West EPFL Switzerland Innovation Park Network West EPFL Biopôle, Lausanne Microcity, Neuchâtel Biopôle and its partners – the University of Lausanne Microcity, the biggest microtechnology competence (UNIL), the University Hospital of Lausanne (CHUV), center in Europe, is located in the heart of Switzerland’s the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Western “Watch Valley”. Together with CSEM and the University Switzerland (HES-SO), the ISREC Foundation and of Neuchâtel (UniNE), Microcity is active in the fields of Ludwig Cancer Research – are dedicated to life sciences. advanced manufacturing, energy management, 3D The main focus areas are personalized medicine, printing, microtechnology, additive manufacturing, neuroscience, immunology and oncology. sensors and the future of photovoltaics.

Switzerland Innovation Park Network West EPFL Bluefactory, Fribourg In the center of Fribourg, built on an ancient brewery site, Bluefactory and its partners – HES-SO and the University of Fribourg – focus on the areas of smart building, sustainable architecture and smart living.

Switzerland Innovation Park Network West EPFL Campus Biotech, Geneva Located in Geneva, Campus Biotech is at the forefront of global research in life sciences, neuroscience, personalized medicine, bioinformatics, affective sciences and global health. Campus Biotech hosts many academic and industrial partners, such as the University of Geneva (UNIGE), the University Hospital of Geneva (HUG), the Bertarelli Foundation, the Wyss Center, HES-SO and the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics (SIB).

Switzerland Innovation Park Network West EPFL Energypolis, Sion Situated in the Swiss Alps, Energypolis and its partner HES-SO focus on energy management, including energy for industry, smart grids, green chemistry, resources and water management and the dynamics of turbines.

Switzerland Innovation Park Network West EPFL EPFL Innovation Park, Lausanne Located on the campus of one of Europe’s most cosmo- politan technical universities, the EPFL Innovation Park in Lausanne and its partners – UNIL, CHUV and HES-SO – are active in the areas of advanced manu­ facturing, computer science, extreme environments and energy management.

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