NETWORKING EXPERTISE.

FOCUSED ON

THE FUTURE

Building and growing a company is a daunting challenge. Success

depends on a wide range of inter-related factors. But nothing is

more important than an environment that encourages and

promotes achievement while pooling and networking expertise.

An environment such as Technopark Zürich.

The future of Switzerland as a centre of scientific activity depends on maintaining its competitive edge in technology. It also depends on successfully exploiting the country’s strengths in the sciences to create products and services that dominate the marketplace. On its growing campus of more than 47,000 m2_{, Technopark Zurich}

has been bringing together important players in the fields of science, technology and business since 1993. As Switzerland’s leading knowledge and technology transfer hub, the location is particularly attractive to start-ups eager to position themselves in the market. Technopark Zurich offers a stimulating environment that brings together a range of skills and expertise essential for the successful establishment of a new business. A tangible result is the creation of quality jobs that strengthen the overall economy. By a careful selection of tenants and with just the right balance of industries, disciplines, universities, research institutes and start-ups, the Techno park Zurich brand has become universally recognised as a mark of excellence.

Technopark Zurich is administered by a privately financed foun-dation. The property is owned by the shareholders, Swiss Life and

Current size

47,000 m

2

Companies/organisations

about

300

Visitors each year

about

15,000

Other Technoparks

5

Exhibition and event area

500 m

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1993

about

2,000

Engineering Information and communications

technology

Materials science Medical technology and diagnostics Microtechnology and nanotechnology Sensors and analytics Consulting

FACTS AND FIGURES

Space that fits

We offer versatile office space suitable for start-up requirements, ranging from as small as 20 m2 _to

large units of 500 m2 _{or more. The space can be}

expanded or reduced at any time, allowing start-ups and spin-offs to react quickly and conveniently to business developments. Services such as a reception area, office cleaning and security are other ad-vantages.

Seminars, conferences, trade shows and more

Technopark Zurich reputation as a conference centre reaches far beyond Zurich. Whether it’s for a seminar with 10 participants or a large event with

Consulting and coaching à la carte

Technopark Zurich supports new enterprises in their start-up phases with comprehensive, targeted services.

Coaching/consulting

Based on your business plan and our discussions with you, we determine your start-up’s primary challenges and then identify which services suit you best. We implement a step-by-step strategy after you move into Technopark Zurich and evaluate the results continually.

Consulting committee

OFFERS

Technopark Academy

The Technopark Academy offers a comprehensive training programme for start-ups and growing companies. Participants gain business expertise in courses and workshops to help them grow their companies. The Technopark Academy is supported by the Commission for Technology and Innovation.

«Pionierpreis»

One of Switzerland’s most important innovation awards, the «Pionierpreis» is awarded by Techno-park Zurich and Zürcher Kantonalbank. The prize is awarded to a technology project on the threshold of market entry that demonstrates extra ordinary

EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS

Technopark Zurich offers companies and organisations flexible office

space and a modern infrastructure. Tenants also benefit from a wide

spectrum of consulting and coaching services. In addition, Technopark

Zurich has a superbly equipped conference centre located in the heart

of Zurich-West.

Events

A range of events focus on networking. Technopark Zurich start-up founders are given the opportunity to exchange ideas in a stimulating atmosphere, present their companies and discuss issues relating to their start-up’s development.

Start-up fund

Technopark Zurich can help its tenant companies bridge temporary cash flow shortages. Reserves from the start-up fund are available for this purpose.

Team building

Techno-Networking and key relationships

Start-ups benefit from Technopark Zurich network, which provides access to potential clients and partners while offering active support to companies looking to raise capital. It raises investor interest, works together with business angels and supports funding initiatives for start-ups and spin-offs.

Mark of excellence

The name Technopark Zurich is synonymous with quality, and companies and organisations can benefit from that reputation. In Zurich and far be-yond, it is well known that the success rate among start-up tenants at Technopark Zurich is significantly above the Swiss average. This extraordinary success rate is ensured by the selective choice of tenants and by our commitment to a constant monitoring and support of tenants. Our approach also requires companies to leave the space after a certain period to make room for new start-ups.

Technopark Service providers Start-ups Clients Coaches Universities

BENEFITS

The Technopark Zürich network

BENEFITS THAT MAKE

ALL THE DIFFERENCE

Technopark Zurich is the perfect home for institutions dedicated

to future innovation. The combination of flexible space, modern

infrastructure, comprehensive services and extensive networking

opportunities ensures incomparable advantages.

Knowledge and technology transfer

Exploiting science and technology to create success-ful products and services is one of the cornerstones of Technopark Zurich’s approach. We ensure success in this area by offering training courses and partner-ships with universities and research institutions, and by supporting new enterprises in the start-up and growth phases.

Diversity

Start-ups, established companies and researchers all call Technopark Zurich home. With its healthy balance of industries and service providers that offer start-ups crucial expertise and skilled specialists, it provides all the key ingredients for sustainable success – and the ideal conditions for ensuring innovation with broad positive impact in a variety of areas. Research and development Innovations Discoveries New ideas Start-ups Spin-offs at Technopark Zürich New products and services Jobs

BENEFITS