BioAlps

Industry Organization: BioAlps
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BioAlps Description:

BioAlps, the life science cluster of Western Switzerland, is an active and fertile network of research institutions, academic institutions, start-up companies and large multinationals concentrated in a small, attractive geographic area. The cluster was created to promote the economic, technological and industrial potential of the many actors in the life sciences field, nationally and internationally.



The BioAlps cluster ranks among the first three European centres for research into biotechnology and medical technologies, with Cambridge and Oxford in the United Kingdom. Comprising about 500 biotech and medtech companies, 500 research laboratories, 18 world-famous research institutions, universities and university hospitals, BioAlps also hosts numerous bodies supporting innovation including science parks, incubators of start-up companies, venture capital funds, and contract service organisations.

Website: BioAlps Website