Shaping the Future together

Schaffhausen proactively supports companies and projects that develop the ideas and technologies of tomorrow.

Application Region

You design, we support

As a dynamic location, the Canton of Schaffhausen combines a wealth of knowledge, academic skills and industrial expertise. In Schaffhausen, innovative ideas are welcomed openly and doors are opened. The canton is an application region for new technologies relating to digitalization and enables companies to use tomorrow's technologies today.

Schaffhausen is a leading region in the development and application of future-oriented technologies at the interface of industry and digitalization. We create space for the implementation of new technologies and invest in the development of competence networks along value chains. This is how we put pioneering spirit and innovative strength into practice.

Whether development, initial application or scaling of technologies: Area Schaffhausen supports projects, arranges and networks with the right technology and implementation partners from industry, the university environment (regional, national, international) and infrastructure (laboratories, locations such as Schmerlat airfield). We support companies as a «One-Stop-Shop» in the development of projects.

Our Makers

Top Athlete & Regional Sales Manager CONICA AG

Founder StartHub Schaffhausen

Organizer «Stars in Town»

Owner D'Chuchi

Vision goes Reality

A deep insight into the Schaffhausen technology landscape, from food technology and smart mobility to the latest material innovations.

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Schaffhausen is the European Champion with the Fastest Fiber Optic Network

By Gina Ochsner • July 18, 2024
With 2.5 gigabits per second, Schaffhausen's cable network operator sasag Kabelkommunikation AG sets new standards in comprehensive internet supply across Europe. Both businesses and private users benefit from this technological advancement.

Female Makers networking-lunch

By Gina Ochsner • June 3, 2024
Over 40 women discussed the promotion of diversity in business at the networking lunch hosted by TE Connectivity and the Economic Promotion Canton of Schaffhausen.

Here to Stay - On the trail of a settlement

By Gina Ochsner • April 8, 2024
At the end of the 1990s, a spirit of optimism could be felt throughout the canton. After years of crisis, the WERS project had provided initial impetus with location development measures such as business promotion. Now it was time to convince new companies of Schaffhausen's potential.

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I make your day! We serve as a "One-Stop-Shop" for establishing a new location or expansion project in Schaffhausen.

Adrian Stettler

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