Welcome to the fifth of our 5-part series on why you should choose Switzerland as a business location for your scale-up. In partnership with Switzerland Global Enterprise.
Have you ever wondered how you can benefit from Switzerland when looking for talent?
In Switzerland, you will find a multitude of globally acclaimed universities and research institutions that consistently produce a stream of highly skilled people:
Health: Switzerland, with its top-tier universities, is a hotspot for skilled PhD professionals, fostering a robust talent pool for pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical sciences. The renowned apprenticeship system ensures well-prepared lab technicians for the regulated life sciences sector.
Food: Swiss universities like ETH Zürich and EPFL are global leaders in food technology and biotech education, attracting both local and international talents. The thriving food-tech startup scene, addressing areas like alternative proteins and precision agriculture, makes Switzerland a magnet for entrepreneurial talent. Between 2017 and 2020, over 160 FoodTech startups emerged, and 19+ major food and nutrition corporations are Swiss-based.
Digital Worlds: ETH Zurich and EPFL stand out for producing experts in deep tech fields like AI, quantum computing, and robotics. Leading multinational corporations such as IBM, ABB, Logitech, and Siemens draw and retain top talent in Switzerland.
Automation: Switzerland boasts globally acclaimed universities and research institutions, consistently generating highly skilled engineers in robotics, computer vision, sensor tech, and AI. The country's educational framework encourages a multidisciplinary approach, providing companies access to diverse expertise across various fields when needed.
Ready to internationalize your business?
Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE) is a partner of Kickstart Innovation. We help you in evaluating Switzerland for your business venture. We provide legal, tax, and administrative benchmarking data, organize site visits for your team to experience Switzerland for yourself, and facilitate contacts with industry-specific ecosystem players, and answer all your questions about Switzerland as a business location – free of charge!
Contact SG-E at invest@s-ge.com. To learn more about Switzerland as a business location, visit Technology location| S-GE.
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