Your One-Stop-Shop in Schaffhausen

The Economic Promotion is the central point of coordination between business, politics, and administration in the Canton of Schaffhausen.

The Economic Promotion has been developing and promoting the Canton of Schaffhausen as a business location for more than 25 years.

We position the Canton of Schaffhausen as an attractive location in the face of global competition. Our primary objective is to further strengthen and sustainably develop Schaffhausen as an attractive place to live and work, and to break new ground as the "Area for Makers."With targeted initiatives, we strengthen the framework conditions for economic and social growth. As an intermediary between politics, administration and business, we drive forward ambitious projects with a pioneering spirit and can-do mentality.

Our Services

• Company settlements: We promote Schaffhausen as a business location. We develop markets in selected countries, collaborate with international multipliers, and support businesses in the evaluation, settlement, and relocation processes. 
• Customer relationship management: We support our resident companies with the procurement of real estate, talent, or administrative permissions, build networks and forge connections, and support  and help develop relationships between industry and technical partners.
• Residential marketing & regional employer branding: We promote Schaffhausen as a residential region, positioning and support our regional labor market, provide information and networking events for new employees, and support businesses and employees with relocation.
• Entrepreneur & start-up support: We provide free consultations for people interested in starting a business, host information events for founders, and help new startups and SMEs build their networks and get in touch with experts.
• Technology & innovation promotion: We strengthening high-tech capabilities in the region, support knowledge and technology transfer, and encourage the development of technology ecosystems.
• Catalysts for location development: We support regional economic development through the RSE office, assisting local social entrepreneurship and initiatives for adding value to the Canton of Schaffhausen. 

We provide comprehensive support and assistance for companies in close cooperation with administrative bodies, particularly the cantonal tax administration. If you have questions about your business or project, or ideas for Schaffhausen's development, we encourage you to get in touch with us!

Our Team

Questions? We're here for you!

Call us on +41 52 674 03 03 or
write us an e-mail info@schaffhausen-area.ch

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