Zurich’s Life Sciences Cluster: Cutting-Edge Research in Healthcare | zuerich.com

Zurich’s universities make the city one of the most innovative development centers in the field of life sciences.

The ETH Zurich – the best university in mainland Europe according to the QS World University Rankings 2022 – sets the pace: together with the University of Zurich – Switzerland’s largest university – and the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences – with its application-oriented and academic competence in the spheres of teaching and research – it makes Zurich a major innovation center for life sciences.

For over 20 years, initiatives such as the Bio-Technopark Schlieren in the field of biotechnology or Smart Start and the Technopark Zurich in the sphere of medical technology have been creating a breeding ground to enable spin-offs from the universities to transpose their research findings into marketable products.

The business incubator, grow, Balgrist Campus, University Hospital Zurich, and the Empa research institute in Dübendorf also contribute towards the interaction between research, development, industry, and practice. As a result, the Zurich Greater Area presents itself as a dynamic innovation driver for life sciences in Europe.

House of Lab Science, Hombrechtikon

Home of Innovation and Business

House of Lab Science

The House of Lab Science is the community company for lab science and lab technology in Switzerland, where large companies, SMEs, industry associations, startups and the best talent come together under one roof.

Innovative Medicine in Motion

Balgrist Campus

At Balgrist Campus, researchers, medical practitioners, developers, and industry collaborate at the highest level in order to find solutions for musculoskeletal conditions.

Networking Disciplines

As an interdisciplinary research institute in the ETH domain, Empa develops cutting-edge materials and technologies in the sphere of life sciences.

Top in Mainland Europe

As one of the world’s most renowned technological institutes, ETH Zurich provides the essential lead in knowledge in the field of life sciences, too.

Medicine With a Future

University Hospital Zurich

The University Hospital Zurich leads the field nationwide when it comes to applying new scientific findings in the sphere of diagnostics and therapy.

Hub for Medical Practitioners

University of Zurich UZH

The University of Zurich is Switzerland’s most important educational institution for human and veterinary medicine and also top in molecular biology.

Practice-Oriented Science

The ZHAW’s Life Sciences and Facility Management department in Wädenswil conducts application- oriented research and also trains specialists.

Strong Biotech Network

Swiss Biotech Association

The Swiss Biotech Association is internationally networked and from its base in Zurich promotes the interests of the biotech industry.

Using Synergies

Life Science Business Network

The Life Science Business Network promotes the exchange between industry, science, and research, both within the Zurich life sciences cluster and far beyond.

The Sky’s the Limit

The Bio-Technopark Schlieren is the driver for the Swiss pharmaceutical sector and supports more than 40 spin-offs from all of Zurich’s universities.

Top Address for Startups

In collaboration with ZHAW, the Wädenswil business incubator, grow, helps startups to flourish – including in the sphere of life sciences.

From the Lab to the Consulting Room

Thanks to Wyss Zurich, a center run by ETH Zurich and University of Zurich, innovations in regenerative medicine find their way into medical practices.

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