Innovation Park: become part of the innovation ecosystem

Switzerland Innovation Park supports applied research, prototyping, and the commercialization of new technologies. Through partnerships with institutions such as ETH Zurich, EPFL, and the University of Basel, the park enables interdisciplinary collaboration that accelerates innovation and strengthens global competitiveness. 
Switzerland Innovation Park hosts over 700 resident companies, including global leaders such as Cisco, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and VDL ETG. Across its locations, the network welcomes more than 6,000 professionals working onsite and collaborates with over 60 academic and research partners. 

Key R&D Focus Areas: 

• Building and Construction 
• Energy 
• Life Sciences 
• Manufacturing and Materials 
• Mobility 
• Photonics and Quantum Technologies 
• Space and Aviation 

Supported by a network of public and private stakeholders— including the Swiss federal government, cantons, universities, and businesses—each location specializes in select domains, offering targeted expertise, sector-specific infrastructure, and localized support. 

Services and Benefits for Foreign Investors 

If you are looking to establish or expand R&D operations, Switzerland Innovation Park offers: 
- Over 260,000 square meters of laboratories, cleanrooms, offices, and coworking space 
- Access to a dynamic network of high-tech start-ups and over 25 accelerators & incubators, and innovation programs 
- Direct connections to world-renowned academic partners
 

The Park Network

- Park Basel Area supports life sciences, biotech, and industrial transformation, leveraging partnerships with the University of Basel and ETH Zurich to develop marketable healthcare solutions. 
- Park Biel/Bienne leads in smart manufacturing and battery technology, offering access to advanced research facilities for SMEs and start-ups. 
- Park Innovaare specializes in accelerator technology and materials science, driving industrial R&D collaborations at the Paul Scherrer Institute. 
- Park West EPFL promotes innovation in advanced technologies across six locations in Western Switzerland, making it an ideal hub for start-ups and global corporations. 
- Park Zurich focuses on robotics, mobility, and space research, providing proximity to ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich for breakthrough innovations. 
- Park Ost supports MEM industries, health tech, and digitization, fostering start-ups and high-impact research in Eastern Switzerland.