THE WORLD’S LEADING HUB FOR SCIENCE-DRIVEN R&D

Find the best location and partners to drive innovation and growth:

National Partners
Affiliated Research
Institutions
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National Research Partners
Swiss Industry
Stakeholders
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National Industry Partners
International
Residents
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Global Hub Partners

SWITZERLAND: EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE-DRIVEN TECHNOLOGIES

Switzerland consistently achieves top positions in global rankings for innovation, talent competitiveness, and scientific output, reflecting its robust research ecosystem and skilled workforce.

Switzerland has held the top spot in the Global Innovation Index (GII) since 2011, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The country also leads the IMD World Talent Ranking 2024, affirming its strength in attracting and developing highly skilled professionals. Switzerland’s industry is a global benchmark for innovation: multinational giants like ABB, Logitech, Nestlé, Novartis, and Roche drive technological advancement alongside a vast landscape of over 600,000 SMEs, including hundreds of high-tech firms. Almost half the workforce is employed in knowledge-intensive sectors. With strong public-private R&D investment, leading universities, and collaborative innovation ecosystems, Switzerland continues to set standards in advanced manufacturing, robotics, life sciences, and digital technologies.

Key Facts

The Switzerland Innovation Parks network connects companies, researchers, and academic partners across Switzerland, providing the expertise, infrastructure, and environment needed to develop and bring new ideas to market.

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