Schaffhausen – where businesses grow. And makers belong.

A powerful base for companies.

A vibrant home for people who make things happen.

A region that moves with you

In Schaffhausen, ideas don’t sit still – they grow. People find space to create. Businesses find partners who act, not just plan. This is a place for momentum. For progress. For those who turn ambition into reality.

Area for Business

Schaffhausen companies blend high-tech with a hands-on mentality, backed by a region where pioneering spirit meets real innovation. We support businesses in setting up and growing locally, while connecting people, technologies, and industries.

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Area for You

Moving to Schaffhausen isn’t just a location choice – it’s a new chapter. And it usually starts with big questions: How do I find the perfect home? Where do people go out around here? We’re here to make arriving easy – and feeling at home even easier.

News

Groundbreaking for A4 Expansion:
By Petra Roost May 26, 2025
Groundbreaking for A4 Expansion: Schaffhausen Moves Closer to Zurich and the Airport
By Gina Ochsner December 18, 2024
12,000 m² of infrastructure are available in Unilever Switzerland's new Food Hub in Thayngen for emerging businesses—offering a central location combined with extensive expertise in food production. A unique opportunity to boost food-tech competence across the entire region.
By Gina Ochsner November 15, 2024
What does “success” mean for women? A four-woman panel tackled this subject in front of a large audience at the Female Makers Event.
By Gina Ochsner October 25, 2024
Choosing a new place to live is a major decision: good infrastructure, affordable real estate, and a variety of leisure activities are key factors. In the latest Residential Attractiveness Index (WAI), UBS compared Swiss municipalities based on these criteria – with Stein am Rhein and Schaffhausen securing top positions.
By Gina Ochsner October 16, 2024
The German tool manufacturer Wefa is expanding its production in Thayngen, Schaffhausen. The company is not alone in its interest in Schaffhausen. Increasingly, international firms are relocating their operations to Switzerland and specifically to Schaffhausen. And for good reasons: Schaffhausen offers attractive competitive advantages.
By Gina Ochsner August 9, 2024
EQT becomes the main shareholder of the Schaffhausen-based IT company Acronis, providing Acronis with a strong partner for the further expansion of its successful cybersecurity and data protection platforms.
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Why Schaffhausen?

There are plenty of good reasons to move to Schaffhausen. To save you some packing time, we’ve narrowed it down to the top 7: From strong industrial clusters and global connectivity to a quality of life that doesn’t clock out at 5 p.m.

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Where innovation picks up speed


Got a business idea that could make waves? A project that's built for the future? Now's the time to get moving. The Regional and Economic Development (RSE) team backs innovative projects with funding and expertise to move the canton forward.

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Meet the minds behind the makers

Schaffhausen is growing – with purpose, substance, and a future. As the region’s economic promotion agency, we position the canton in the global arena, create initiatives that drive real impact, and bring together people, projects and new perspectives.

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We're your one-stop-shop for successful business relocation – and for initiatives that move more than just the map.

Interested? Let's talk!

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