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Switzerland - the ideal location for headquarters

Switzerland is a vital center for the global and regional headquarters of foreign com-panies. More than 850 international companies have based th...

Switzerland - a hub for personalized health

The close collaboration between science and industry is unique in Switzerland: Companies in the life sciences sector benefit from fast technology...

Switzerland - a top location for advanced manufacturing

As a production location, Switzerland offers companies optimal conditions to optimize their manufacturing processes through increased efficiency ...

Switzerland - a hub for artificial intelligence (AI)

Switzerland is home to world-renowned universities and research institutes in the area of AI. This proximity to cutting-edge research is one impo...

Blockchain Hub Switzerland

Switzerland has become a centre for new business ideas in the field of blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT). In particular, origina...

Switzerland – a hub for robotics and drones

Switzerland, often referred to as the "Silicon Valley of Robotics", has become an international leader in the field of robotics and drones. This ...

Factsheet Cybersecurity Switzerland

Switzerland’s strengths such as neutrality, legal certainty and political stability are also valid in the cybersecurity sector. Its greatest asse...

Handbook for Investors

The handbook contains 164 pages of information setting out the key advantages of Switzerland as a business location as well as the current invest...

Factsheet Fintech Switzerland

As a traditionally strong financial center with infrastructure close to universities, Switzerland offers ideal conditions for driving innovations...

Server room at Safe Host SA

Companies are confronted with even greater volumes of data as a result of new business models and technologies that must be saved in a secure and...

Entrance hall of the SIX Swiss Exchange

Switzerland is one of the world's leading financial centers, whether it be for asset management, insurance, or as a trading platform for commodit...

Thin film solar cells in the PV Lab of the EPFL

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Research laboratory at EMPA

As a result of their innovative strength, Swiss companies have been competing successfully against international rivals in a range of industries ...

CT scanner

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Production machinery at Mikron SA

Employing around 320,000 people, the Swiss mechanical, electrical and metal industry (MEM) is Switzerland’s biggest industrial employer.

Testing laboratory at the EMPA

As a highly specialized production location for pharmaceutical products, Switzerland enjoys an excellent reputation the world over.

Signing contracts

Switzerland is one of the world’s most popular company locations. In 2018, more than 43,000 new companies were entered into the Swiss commercial ...

Port of Switzerland

Foreign trade is an important pillar of the Swiss economy. With an export surplus of 31 billion Swiss francs (2018), the country generates the bu...

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Christoph Besmer

Christoph Besmer

Trade Commissioner Investment Promotion