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Where world-class technology meets Swiss reliability

Connect to tomorrow

Connect to tomorrow

Technology is what drives the future and shapes society. Come join the bright minds and forward-looking companies in the Greater Zurich Area – where world-class technology meets Swiss reliability. Talk to our team about your strategic expansion in/into Europe and Greater Zurich:

Why Greater Zurich

Why Greater Zurich

The Greater Zurich Area is where world-class technology meets Swiss reliability. As a global leader in innovation and talent attraction and with Switzerland’s business-friendly, stable and reliable environment, Greater Zurich offers international companies real added value and peace of mind for their strategic expansion. Find out how our location advantages create value for your business expansion:

Technology sectors

Technology sectors

Switzerland and the Greater Zurich Area are world leaders in innovation and the ability to attract and retain talent. Technology leaders like Google, Microsoft, IBM, Disney, ABB, Biogen, Johnson & Johnson or Roche operate R&D sites in the region. Learn about Greater Zurich's cutting-edge technology ecosystems:

How we help

How we help

Greater Zurich Area Ltd (GZA) is the official investment promotion agency of our region. We are a reliable Swiss business concierge for companies looking to grow internationally. We provide support during the complex and dynamic process of taking a business global. Gaining a deep understanding of the target markets, local trends, the competition and the requirements are key to a successful expansion and global growth. Learn about our free services:

Key advantages

Why Greater Zurich Area

As a global leader in innovation and talent attraction and with Switzerland’s business-friendly, stable and reliable environment, Greater Zurich offers international companies real added value for their strategic expansion. Which of the following location advantages do you value most in your business?

Learn about the strategic advantages of Greater Zurich

Are you looking to grow your business internationally?

Find out why the Greater Zurich Area is the right place to expand your business. 

Let us connect you with the right person to learn more about how the Greater Zurich Area Ltd can support your business needs. 

Our services are free of charge and include: 

  • Introductions to key contacts in industry, academia and government
  • Advice on regulatory framework, taxes, labor market and setting up a company
  • Custom-made fact-finding visits including office and co-working space
Investing in Zurich was the best decision we've ever made.
Erich Schmidt
Eric Schmidt - former CEO of Alphabet (Google) in a newspaper interview ("Schweiz am Wochenende", Jan 23, 2016)

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The Greater Zurich Area benefits sustainably from its location marketing

The investment promotion activities of Greater Zurich Area Ltd (GZA) and its partners in the member cantons make a positive contribution to the "qualitative and sustainable development" of the region. This is the conclusion of an expert report by the consulting firm EY.

Discover the world-class technology and Swiss reliability

Ecosystems

Technology sectors

Switzerland and Greater Zurich are world leaders in innovation and the ability to attract talent. For a good reason: ETH Zurich is the best university in continental Europe. Technology leaders like Google, Microsoft, IBM, Disney, ABB, Biogen, Johnson & Johnson or Roche operate important R&D sites in the region. They all count on the concentrated technology excellence in Europe's most stable environment.

 

Learn about the technology sectors in Greater Zurich

Contact us

Lukas Huber Potrait
Lukas Huber
Director Asia, Deputy Managing Director
Lan Qin
Lan Qin
Senior Project Manager China
Lukas Sieber Executive Director USA
Lukas Sieber
Executive Director USA
Beryl Kern
Beryl Kern
Senior Project Manager
Rolf Bühler Potrait
Rolf Bühler
Director Europe
Milena Lussi Potrait
Milena Lussi
Project Manager Europe, Israel and Key Ecosystems

Discover all events you can meet our expansion experts or partners

February 06 - 09, 2023
2023 BIO CEO & Investor Conference

The BIO CEO & Investor Conference fuels the biotech industry as a premier event for C-Suite leaders and the investor and banking communities, focused on established and emerging publicly traded and select private biotech companies.

New York
February 15, 2023
U.S. BioPharma Expansions to Europe: Build Out & Market Access

5pm CET | 11am EST | 8am PST

Virtual Roundtable Discussion
February 16, 2023
Regulatory Roundup by MassMEDIC

A virtual Regulatory Roundup, designed to give RA, QA, and C-level executives updates on the industry's global and domestic regulatory issues.

Virtual
February 21, 2023
BioLAGO Academy: Best Practice MDR for EU and Switzerland

The event is aimed at all medical technology companies and other medtech experts from Germany and Switzerland. The event will be held in German.

Switzerland Innovation Park Ost AG
March 20 - 22, 2023
BIO Europe

BIO-Europe Spring attracts a wide range of business leaders, including senior executives of leading biotech companies, business development teams from large and midsize pharmaceutical companies, investors and other industry experts.

Basel
March 21, 2023
EuropeDays 2023

EuropeDays is a platform designed to connect between the Israeli and European tech scenes.

Tel Aviv
April 17 - 21, 2023
Hannover Messe 2023

Meet us at the leading trade fair for companies from the mechanical engineering, electrical and digital industries as well as the energy sector. - Event held in German.

Hannover, Deutschland
April 18, 2023
Swiss Alternative Investments Forum 2023

Alternative Investments are booming in Switzerland, may it be Private Equity, Infrastructure, Private Debt, Real Estate, Venture Capital, Commodities or CAT-Bonds to name just a few.

Zunfthaus zur Zimmerleuten, Zurich
June 26 - 29, 2023
Collision Conference 2023

“Collision is one of the world’s biggest tech conferences.” – Bloomberg

Toronto
August 22, 2023
GZA Perspektiven 2023

Join us at the GZA Perspektiven 2023 - a detailed program will be published soon. The event will be in German.

Lake Side, Zurich