Shaping the future

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

The "Anwendungsregion": A testing ground for new ideas

You design, we support

Canton Schaffhausen is a place where new tech, new products, and new processes can be tested in real life situations - in German, an "Anwendungsregion," or (literally translated) an "application region."


We create spaces for the implementation of new tech in future-oriented industries, and provide the infrastructure, support, and networks needed by companies seeking to try out or scale a new idea.


Schaffhausen has supported and facilitated pioneering technologies in recycling and circularity, autonomous vehicles, agricultural technology, and more. Learn more about our application projects below.

Whether you're starting development, embarking on initial testing, or scaling up, the Economic Promotion is here to help. We support you with network development, accessing infrastructure, finding financial and scientific resources, and connecting with technology and implementation partners from industry and academia.

Putting your tech in action

Infrastructure for Foodtech development and manufacturing

Test ag tech in the field

Infrastructure for outdoor drone and UAV testing

The first autonomous vehicles on Swiss streets

From vision to reality

Schaffhausen is home to ecosystems in five fields of technology: advanced materials, pharma and medtech, agtech and food tech, mobility and automation, and water and environmental tech.

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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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