Greater Geneva Bern area

The Greater Geneva Bern area (GGBa) is the official investment promotion agency for Western Switzerland, bringing together the cantons of Bern, Fribourg, Vaud, Neuchatel, Geneva and Valais. We advise and assist foreign companies active in innovative sectors in setting up business operations in the region. Our support is tailor-made, free of charge and confidential.

Life Sciences

Western Switzerland is home to 1,000+ life sciences companies, from successful scale-ups like MindMaze and SOPHiA GENETICS, to major multinationals such as Lonza, Incyte and CSL. Aptly dubbed “Health Valley”, our region is one of the most advanced and diversified life sciences hubs in the world, with over 35,000 qualified talent.

Drones

The Greater Geneva Bern area is the world's leading location for the development of core technology and high-end applications for drones. Switzerland's pioneering role in drone traffic management, including the first national deployment of U-Space. Swiss regulatory authorities are progressive and pragmatic with business-friendly regulations. The GGBa offers an ideal test environment, including the Aeropole site offering nearly 100 acres for aviation innovation and unrivaled expertise in robotics and microsystems, including the National Center of Competence in Research in Robotics. The Global UTM Association coordinates stakeholders to foster integration of drones in airspace systems.