Basel Area Business & Innovation

We are excited to invite you to THE MAGNET, a brand-new event series kicking off at our Main Campus at Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area. For this first edition, we will be covering a hot topic in the life science space: 👉 How can you set realistic expectations for AI’s role in facilitating drug discovery and development? 🤔 Come along and gain valuable insights from our expert panel:   James Gallagher, Head of Early Innovation – Innovative Health, Johnson & Johnson Joern-Peter Halle, Venture Partner, BGV (BioGeneration Ventures) & Board Member, Merck Healthcare Sai Reddy, Scientific Director of the Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering, Associate Professor ETH Zürich & founder of four spinoff companies Elizabeth Wood, Founder & CEO, JURA Bio, Inc. Caoimhe Vallely-Gilroy, Director of Strategy, DayOne - Healthcare Innovation   Participation at this event is free; however, pre-registration is required. Secure your spot today via the button below! #Healthcare #Innovation #AI #LifeSciences #DrugDiscovery

📅 Meet us at BIO-Europe® 2024 in Stockholm! Join over 5,000 attendees from more than 2,200 companies for Europe’s largest life sciences partnering event, BIO-Europe 2024, taking place from November 4-6, 2024 in Stockholm, Sweden. This is the premier opportunity for biotech, pharma, and investment professionals to connect and collaborate. Basel Area Business & Innovation will be present, and we look forward to engaging with fellow professionals and exploring new partnership opportunities. What to expect from this 3-day event: 👉 The latest industry trends from top biotech and pharma experts 👉 One-to-one meetings with key decision-makers 👉 Innovative solutions and ideas showcased at the exhibition See you there! 🌟 ---- Follow us on #discoverthebaselarea Basel Area Business & Innovation #Switzerland #Basel #Biotech #innovation #BIOEuropeSpring #event InvestinSwitzerland | Business Location Switzerland | Swiss Business Hub USA | ¦Daniel Meier

🔔 Exciting Career Opportunity: Manager Marketing (Regional Innovation Ecosystem; 60%) Basel Area Business & Innovation is seeking a dynamic and proactive individual to join the Regional Innovation Ecosystem team. In this newly created role, you'll lead marketing and communication activities to promote regional innovation, driving the growth of innovative SMEs and startups in the Basel Area. Key responsibilities include: 📌 Acting as the bridge between the Regional Innovation Ecosystem business unit and the marketing & communication team 📌 Developing and leading a marketing and communication strategy tailored to local SMEs and startups 📌 Generating leads to drive engagement and participation in our offerings 📌 Leading marketing activities for events and trade shows in close collaboration with the event management team 📌 Coordinating with agencies and exchanging with stakeholders to identify new opportunities If you're passionate about innovation, supporting SMEs, and driving the growth of startups, we want to hear from you! Find out more and apply today: https://buff.ly/3Lsv3Dd #innovation #marketing #communications #SMEs #startups #Basel #Switzerland #SwissTech 

👉 Watch our latest BaseLaunch video, "Key Strategies for biotech companies transitioning from early- to late-stage." This video features expert insights from Peter Mozerov, Senior Manager of Life Science Strategy at KPMG Switzerland, interviewed by Martyna Wroblewska on how biotech founders and CEOs can successfully manage the complex process of moving from early-stage development to commercialization.   In this interview, we discuss key topics like building a strong foundation, designing a flexible structure to attract investors, and preparing for long-term growth.    👉 Watch the full interview below 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dzGNsmnD   Stephan Emmerth, Neil Goldsmith, Virginia Ballotta, Lenka Michalkova #AccelerateInBasel #Therapeutics #Biotech #Innovation

Why the Basel Area should be at the top of your business location list 📍 Choosing the right place to grow your business is about more than just infrastructure or tax rates — it's about fostering innovation, attracting top talent and enjoying a supportive environment. The Basel Area checks every box. Here's why: ✨ Global talent hub: With over 40,000 expats from 160 countries and a world-class academic community, this is where brilliant minds converge. 🔬 Innovation powerhouse: Four of the top 16 Swiss companies with the most patents are based here, with the largest research and development workforce in the country. 💼 Home to multinationals: From homegrown successes to Fortune 500 companies, Basel is a magnet for global business. 💸 Attractive tax framework: Competitive tax rates give your business room to thrive. 🏙️ Unmatched quality of life: Safe, scenic and vibrant — the Basel Area offers one of the highest living standards in the world. 🚉 World-class infrastructure: Centrally located at the heart of Europe, the Basel Area is easily accessible and globally connected. Read more on the reasons why the Basel Area isn’t just a place to do business — it’s a place where businesses flourish: https://buff.ly/3BTJOMm ---- Follow us on #discoverthebaselarea Basel Area Business & Innovation #BusinessGrowth #Basel #InnovationHub #TopTalent #GlobalBusiness #QualityOfLife #Switzerland InvestinSwitzerland

Curious about how to partner with leading Korean pharmaceutical companies? 🤔 What are their key areas of focus, and why do they see the Basel Area as a key location for collaboration? Join us to meet representatives from DongA-ST and Yuhan Corporation, two of South Korea’s top pharma companies, and learn how you can work with them. South Korea has emerged as a strong player in the global pharmaceutical industry. With a large R&D pipeline and a history of approvals from major regulatory authorities, the Korean pharma market presents valuable opportunities for European companies. Register via the link below for this opportunity to connect with industry leaders Hyunwoo Lee, Jaehong Park and Han Kim 김한곤, and explore potential collaborations with two of South Korea’s most prominent pharmaceutical companies. #DiscovertheBaselArea #Pharma #Innovation #Collaboration

Our new US representative, Shwen Gwee, will be attending HLTH 2024 in Las Vegas next week. Make sure to go and see him at the Business Location Switzerland Booth, and learn why the #BaselArea is the go-to place in Switzerland for life science and healthtech innovation. #discoverthebaselarea

🧩 [Interview] Meet Shwen Gwee, our new US Chief Representative. We are thrilled to introduce Shwen, our new US representative based in the #Boston area, bringing 20 years of experience in pharma and digital health. With a background in neuroscience and a focus on digital strategy, Shwen has worked extensively with startups and tech companies to tackle challenges and drive innovation. As the founder of #GenAI4Pharma, he also organizes global events highlighting generative AI applications in the biopharma sector. In this interview, we invite you to explore what attracts Shwen to the Basel Area. 🗨️ After engaging with the accelerator DayOne - Healthcare Innovation , he sees the Basel Area as a vibrant startup hub, uniquely positioned for easy access to continental Europe. If you're in healthtech, digital health or techbio and considering expansion into Europe, reach out to Shwen! He’s ready to discuss how the #BaselArea can support your journey. 📅 Shwen will be attending events across the US to connect startups with opportunities in Switzerland. Next is HLTH USA on Oct 20-23 in Las Vegas. Meet and connect with him at the booth organized by Business Location Switzerland. We warmly welcome Shwen as he joins his counterpart, Kirsten Detrick, US representative, within the International Markets and Business Affairs division. Discover more about Shwen with this interview: https://lnkd.in/deN5xuA4 ---- Follow us on #discoverthebaselarea Basel Area Business & Innovation #HealthTech #DigitalHealth #Innovation #Startups #Basel #Switzerland #USA InvestinSwitzerland | Swiss Business Hub USA | Fabio Marelli | Paul Eschmann

Exploring Basel and Boston, the twin titans of the life sciences🌍 Basel and Boston are at the forefront of global biotech innovation, building on rich histories and world-class research institutions. Kirsten Detrick, Chief Representative USA at Basel Area Business & Innovation, explores how these 2 cities share a collaborative spirit, driving life sciences and healthcare advancements. Key Highlights: 🎓In Basel, Biozentrum, University of Basel is a leader in molecular biology, biophysics, and medicine. 🏗️ The Basel Area’s attractiveness is illustrated by the recent establishment of the Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering – BIIE . A donation of more than $1 billion for this new project will help develop novel immune-based diagnostics and therapeutics. Similarly, Boston’s expanding lab spaces and biotech infrastructure ensure it remains a leader in the U.S. 🌟Both cities attract top researchers and professionals. Basel’s Biozentrum, with its Nobel-caliber researchers and Boston’s top-tier institutions like Harvard and MIT, provide thriving environments for life sciences talent. Read more about the reasons why Basel is the place to be for companies settling in Europe here https://buff.ly/3BGUZYD ---- Follow us on #discoverthebaselarea Basel Area Business & Innovation #Basel #Boston #Switzerland #Innovation #Business #biotech #lifesciences Invest in Switzerland | Business Location Switzerland | Swiss Business Hub USA | Paul Eschmann | Fabio Marelli | Shwen Gwee | Annelise Michel

[R&D in the life sciences] Discover your go-to destination in Switzerland 👀 The 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 has been fully updated and packed with fresh insights into the thriving R&D landscape, particularly focusing on the Basel Area, the heart of innovation in Switzerland. What’s New in the 2024 edition? 👉 Explore a special editorial on what makes Switzerland a global leader in life sciences and why the Basel Area is the epicenter of cutting-edge R&D in the country. 👉 We’ve gathered valuable perspectives from renowned experts in the Basel Area, including Prof. Dr. Nina Khanna at University of Basel, Prof. Dr. Sai Reddy at ETH-Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering (D-BSSE), Prof. Dr. Falko Schlottig at Hochschule für Life Sciences FHNW . 👉 This edition also features contributions from 16 research institutes based in the Basel Area cluster, showcasing the strength of collaboration within this dynamic innovation ecosystem. Don’t miss out on these new insights into one of the world’s most vibrant R&D hubs! 🌍 👉 https://buff.ly/3U9iaRT ---- Follow us on #discoverthebaselarea Basel Area Business & Innovation #R&D #Innovation #BaselArea #LifeSciences #Switzerland #ResearchandDevelopment #2024 #collaboration Switzerland Global Enterprise | Invest in Switzerland | Paul Eschmann | Valentina Francia, PhD | Samuel Leon Vögtli | Nilson Gjugja | Fabio Marelli | ¦Daniel Meier | Kirsten Detrick | Shwen Gwee