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Schaffhausen: A Talent-Rich Hub for Innovation and Growth

Reach 2 million potential employees within an hour, share space with renowned companies and high-quality employers, and collaborate with top universities driving innovation in IoT, e-mobility, and materials technology. 

Schaffhausen’s business service providers and high-tech companies benefit from the local talent pool of highly-skilled staff, access to recruits from the Greater Zurich Area and southern Germany, and the availability of highly-qualified graduates from several universities within easy traveling distance.

Pool of knowledge

The Canton of Schaffhausen's local labor-shed includes leading universities such as the world-renowned Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), the University of St Gallen and a number of specialist university-level institutes. Major multinational firms draw talent from the local labor pool, from universities across Switzerland and southern Germany, and from abroad. Workers gain skills and build networks in our traditional and emerging industries. Whether you need an expert in programming for mobility software, developing a new manufacturing process, coordinating multilingual meetings, or any number of specialized talents or experiences, you can find the right fit for your firm's needs.

Talent pool


Leading universities and institutes of higher education in the greater Schaffhausen area.

Ecosystems

The development of competencies and business networks in Schaffhausen is supported by the public sector. Regional platforms such as the ITS Industrie- und Technozentrum (ITS) and INOS network connect local companies, accelerate knowledge transfer between firms and research partners, and develop innovative capacity within the region's companies.

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By Gina Ochsner 08 Apr, 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.
By Gina Ochsner 08 Apr, 2024
Economic crisis, negative mood, lack of prospects: In the 1990s, the Canton of Schaffhausen was caught in a negative spiral with high unemployment, emigration and falling tax revenues. Thanks to an active location policy, the story took a different course. Today, Schaffhausen can look back on an economic success story.
By Gina Ochsner 14 Mar, 2024
For over ten years, Christos Asimakopoulus has been engaged as an ambassador for Schaffhausen as a business location. He explains and promotes the advantages of Schaffhausen and also contributes new ideas. He received the "Area for Makers Ambassador" Award 2024 at the Business Leader Event in recognition of his current and future commitment to Schaffhausen’s economy.
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