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Innovation thanks to years of experience

Utilize the Swiss networks of life science and medical technology experts to connect with industry and research partners for initiating your innovation projects.

The pharmaceutical industry is a crucial pillar of the Swiss economy, generating significant value and creating numerous job opportunities. The canton of Schaffhausen is part of a leading life sciences cluster in Switzerland, as indicated by a recent study.

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Leading Life Science Region: Schaffhausen

The life science sector in Schaffhausen is one of the largest in Switzerland and constitutes a significant portion of the regional economy. In addition to providing numerous job opportunities, the resident life science companies make a substantial contribution to the prosperity of the economy and serve as a catalyst for the entire Schaffhausen region.

The cluster of Schaffhausen-Zurich-Zug-Lucerne has evolved into a center for medical technology over the past decades and is considered a preferred location for international and European headquarters for pharmaceutical and biotech companies. This is due in part to its attractive location in the heart of Europe and its proximity to the international airport in Zurich, but also thanks to its excellent educational and research infrastructure, including the globally renowned institutions ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich. These institutions contribute to the availability of highly skilled workforce, which is a significant advantage of the cluster, particularly in the research sector.

The life science sector in Schaffhausen is one of the largest in Switzerland and constitutes a significant portion of the regional economy. In addition to providing numerous job opportunities, the resident life science companies make a substantial contribution to the prosperity of the economy and serve as a catalyst for the entire Schaffhausen region.

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In Schaffhausen, the distances to business, research and decision-makers are short. This is where entrepreneurs and international companies meet concentrated industrial expertise and collaboration. A region worth living in - A region for makers!

News

Why Do We Need the Circular Economy – Now?

By Caroline Ritzmann • 20 Sep, 2023
The term "circular economy" isn't new, but it's gaining significant importance. We asked Albena Björck, a lecturer at ZHAW-School of Management and Law, why this is the case.

Johnson Controls: building a net zero future from its base in Schaffhausen

By Gina Ochsner • 25 Aug, 2023
Leading the global transformation to net zero emissions buildings – that is the aim of Johnson Controls in Schaffhausen. The approximately 100 staff at the company’s base in the city develop strategies and design concepts to reduce buildings’ CO₂ emissions.
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Schaffhausen is home of leading pharma products from Johnson & Johnson

30 Apr, 2023
Janssen Schaffhausen was founded in Schaffhausen more than 80 years ago and originally known as Cilag AG. The business is now the largest private sector employer in the Canton, with around 1,400 staff. Janssen is continually developing the facility, investing over US$ 1 billion in new technologies and plant since the 1990s.

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