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Where life sciences meet innovation

Do you want to be close to major players, innovative start-ups and leading research institutes in the life sciences space? The Greater Zurich Area has evolved into a dynamically expanding life sciences hotspot, thanks to the region’s academic excellence, business-friendly regulations, IP protection, large international talent pool and R&D collaborations between universities and start-ups, as well as large multinational corporations.

Biotech

Biotech

The Greater Zurich Area is one of the leading locations for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies in Europe. The region attracts capital and researchers from across the globe, and is home to some of the most innovative companies in the world - from Biogen and Johnson & Johnson to Bluebird Bio and Amgen. 

Medical Technology

Medical Technology

As European hotspot for medical technology, it’s no coincidence that the Greater Zurich Area is home to a plethora of world-class patents for medtech innovations. Industry leaders like Roche Diagnostics, Zimmer Biomet, Stryker and more benefit from the region’s large pool of international specialists, R&D collaborations with universities and start-ups, protection of intellectual property and business-friendly environment. 

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Rankings, facts and figures

312 biotech companies and suppliers employ 15,070 people

Source: Swiss Biotech Report, 2020
CHF 4.8 billion in revenue from the area biotech industry

Source: Swiss Biotech Report, 2020
#9 European City of the future - Financial Times fDi Intelligence 2020/2021

Over CHF 1.2 billion in biotech R&D investments

Source: Swiss Biotech Report, 2020
1,400 medical technology companies employ 58,500 employees

CHF 15.8 billion seen in medical technology revenue

#1 Overall Best Country - US News 2020

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