The aim is to create a transatlantic partnership to foster trade, research, and innovation activities – with Switzerland as a hub and the Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich as the base. This establishes a direct transatlantic connection between the space ecosystems of Switzerland/Liechtenstein and Florida.
The collaboration will focus on biotechnology, biomedicine, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), data, and materials science. The agreement includes the creation of a transatlantic network for commerce, logistics, research, innovation, and education, and the use of the civil aviation infrastructure at Dübendorf Airfield. The partners will also grant each other access to infrastructure, services, know-how, and testing facilities, including parabolic flights from Dübendorf. Moreover, the partners aim to facilitate cross-border activities.
“This is more than a partnership – it is a step towards progress. The agreement marks the beginning of concrete, measurable actions to build a global network of space locations for research, trade, talent, and innovation,” said Rob Long, President and CEO of Space Florida. “Together with our Swiss partners, we are pooling resources to create a seamless aerospace corridor for innovation, open new trade routes, and establish a stronger global space ecosystem with Florida at its center.”
Dübendorf Airfield and the Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich offer a unique New Space infrastructure: an active airfield with existing research flights and an innovation park with direct access to the airfield. Equally important are the space and aviation competencies consolidated within the CSA by leading universities.
