Future-makers

Future-makers at work

Schaffhausen proactively supports businesses and projects which are developing groundbreaking ideas and technologies of tomorrow.

As a dynamic business location, the Canton of Schaffhausen connects business know-how, academic capabilities and advanced manufacturing expertise. Schaffhausen welcomes innovative ideas and approaches, and supports them through our accessible public authorities. The Canton is a testing ground for digitalization, enabling businesses to apply tomorrow’s technologies today.

You envision, we support

Whether you want to do research and development here or bring a new technology to market and scale it up - we support you. We identify and connect you with the right technology and implementation partners, from industry and academic collaborators to real estate and equipment providers,  to give you the easiest path to a successful future. Not only do we support you with our networks, but also through public funding tools that support innovation and high value-added investments.

As a public agency, we act as an intermediary to key administrative bodies and other levels of government. Finally, we spearhead and support initiatives to develop the fundamental scientific expertise and infrastructure needed to generate cutting-edge innovations. The Swiss Transit Lab, eID, national research center Agroscope, the Schmerlat Airfield testing site, and other key institutions would not exist without the Economic Promotion of the Canton of Schaffhausen.

Meet our makers

Vero Sallenbach

She established the StartHub in Schaffhausen and, by so doing, paved the way for even stronger interaction and exchange of ideas in the start-up scene in the Schaffhausen area.

Adrian Brugger

He is what you might call a do-er, someone who makes things happen. As organiser of the legendary «Stars in Town» music festival, he is the person who literally brings A-list music stars to the town.

Jan & Andrea Schmidlin

The young couple took over Restaurant D’Chuchi seven years ago. Now thanks to their drive and commitment, it has become the go-to place to eat and is acclaimed by food critics.

Tiago & Annika Feracioli

After a protracted long-distance relationship, Tiago, from Brazil, and Annika, from Estonia, have found their first home together on the site of a former foundry in Schaffhausen.

I make your day

We serve as a «One-Stop-Shop» for establishing a new location or expansion project in Schaffhausen.

Advanced Materials

Benefit from local materials technology expertise, gain access to a wide range of materials network.

Life Science

A strong life science and medical technology location with innovation projects provides impulses for new developments.

Smart Mobility

Use Swiss networks in autonomous mobility and follow current developments on the ground.

Food Tech

Become part of the strong food and agriculture technology community.

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