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PORTRAIT FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE Building and growing a company is a daunting challenge. Success depends on a wide range of inter-related factors. But nothing is more important than an environment that encourages and promotes achievement while pooling and networking expertise. An environment such as Technopark Zürich. The future of Switzerland as a centre of scientific activity depends on maintaining its competitive edge in technology. It also depends on successfully exploiting the country s strengths in the sciences to create products and services that dominate the marketplace. On its growing campus of more than 47,000 m2, Technopark Zurich has been bringing together important players in the fields of science, technology and business since 1993. As Switzerland s leading knowledge and technology transfer hub, the location is particularly attractive to start-ups eager to position themselves in the market. Technopark Zurich offers a stimulating environment that brings together a range of skills and expertise essential for the successful establishment of a new business. A tangible result is the creation of quality jobs that strengthen the overall economy. By a careful selection of tenants and with just the right balance of industries, disciplines, universities, research institutes and start-ups, the Techno park Zurich brand has become universally recognised as a mark of excellence. Technopark Zurich is administered by a privately financed foundation. The property is owned by the shareholders, Swiss Life and Zürcher Kantonalbank, which support young entrepreneurs and technology transfer through the foundation. 2 3
FACTS AND FIGURES Current size 47,000 m 2 Industries Founded 1993 Biotech and pharmaceuticals Chemical instustries Jobs about 2,000 Companies/organisations about 300 Visitors each year about 15,000 Consulting Engineering Energy Information and communications technology Other Technoparks 5 Materials science Medical technology and diagnostics Exhibition and event area 500 m 2 Microtechnology and nanotechnology Sensors and analytics 4 5
OFFERS EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS Technopark Zurich offers companies and organisations flexible office space and a modern infrastructure. Tenants also benefit from a wide spectrum of consulting and coaching services. In addition, Technopark Zurich has a superbly equipped conference centre located in the heart of Zurich-West. Space that fits Consulting and coaching à la carte Technopark Academy Events We offer versatile office space suitable for start-up requirements, ranging from as small as 20 m2 to large units of 500 m2 or more. The space can be expanded or reduced at any time, allowing start-ups and spin-offs to react quickly and conveniently to business developments. Services such as a reception area, office cleaning and security are other ad vantages. Technopark Zurich supports new enterprises in their start-up phases with comprehensive, targeted services. The Technopark Academy offers a comprehensive training programme for start-ups and growing companies. Participants gain business expertise in courses and workshops to help them grow their companies. The Technopark Academy is supported by the Commission for Technology and Innovation. A range of events focus on networking. Technopark Zurich start-up founders are given the opportunity to exchange ideas in a stimulating atmosphere, present their companies and discuss issues relating to their start-up s development. Seminars, conferences, trade shows and more Technopark Zurich reputation as a conference centre reaches far beyond Zurich. Whether it s for a seminar with 10 participants or a large event with 500 attendees, event organisers are sure to find exactly what they need here. A 500 m2 area is also available for exhibitions or smaller trade shows. All spaces are equipped with modern technology. 6 Coaching/consulting Based on your business plan and our discussions with you, we determine your start-up s primary challenges and then identify which services suit you best. We implement a step-by-step strategy after you move into Technopark Zurich and evaluate the results continually. Consulting committee Composed of experts from all business areas, the consulting committee ensures the quality of tenant companies and assesses the opportunities and risks facing new tenants and start-ups. The committee also facilitates networking among the companies. Start-up fund «Pionierpreis» One of Switzerland s most important innovation awards, the «Pionierpreis» is awarded by Technopark Zurich and Zürcher Kantonalbank. The prize is awarded to a technology project on the threshold of market entry that demonstrates extra ordinary innovation, market potential and social relevance. The very precise amount is equal to 10,000 times the value of pi squared. The winner receives a cash prize of CHF 98,696.04 from the lead sponsor, Zürcher Kantonalbank. Technopark Zurich can help its tenant companies bridge temporary cash flow shortages. Reserves from the start-up fund are available for this purpose. Team building A key factor of success is a company s team. Technopark Zurich has developed a comprehensive, professional team-building project together with its partners. The project analyses the company s strategy and goals in relation to its team and then develops recommendations to improve the structure. 7
BENEFITS BENEFITS THAT MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE Technopark Zurich is the perfect home for institutions dedicated to future innovation. The combination of flexible space, modern infrastructure, comprehensive services and extensive networking opportunities ensures incomparable advantages. Networking and key relationships Mark of excellence Start-ups benefit from Technopark Zurich network, which provides access to potential clients and partners while offering active support to companies looking to raise capital. It raises investor interest, works together with business angels and supports funding initiatives for start-ups and spin-offs. The name Technopark Zurich is synonymous with quality, and companies and organisations can benefit from that reputation. In Zurich and far beyond, it is well known that the success rate among start-up tenants at Technopark Zurich is significantly above the Swiss average. This extraordinary success rate is ensured by the selective choice of tenants and by our commitment to a constant monitoring and support of tenants. Our approach also requires companies to leave the space after a certain period to make room for new start-ups. The Technopark Zürich network Service providers Clients Start-ups Technopark Coaches Business Angels Investors 8 Universities Universities of Applied Siences Research institutions 9
BENEFITS Knowledge and technology transfer Diversity Exploiting science and technology to create successful products and services is one of the cornerstones of Technopark Zurich s approach. We ensure success in this area by offering training courses and partnerships with universities and research institutions, and by supporting new enterprises in the start-up and growth phases. Start-ups, established companies and researchers all call Technopark Zurich home. With its healthy balance of industries and service providers that offer start-ups crucial expertise and skilled specialists, it provides all the key ingredients for sustainable success and the ideal conditions for ensuring innovation with broad positive impact in a variety of areas. Knowledge and technology transfer Research and development 10 Innovations Discoveries New ideas Start-ups Spin-offs at Technopark Zürich New products and services Jobs 11
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