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The association


SwissParks.ch is the national association of incubators and technology parks in Switzerland.


Founded in 2000, it today comprises about 25 full members hosting over 700 innovative companies, and a fast growing number of associated members.

The association pursues the following objectives for its members:

  • Develop networking activities for members and their tenants

  • Exchange on business models and methods / new initiatives

  • Consolidate information on start-ups across Switzerland

  • Evaluate impact of technology parks and incubators on Swiss economy

  • Act as Think Tank and link to political authorities, in order to be part of public debates re. high tech start-ups and SME’s / business incubation

  • Act as counterpart of international organizations such as IASP (World), NBIA (USA), ADT (DE), Retis / CapIntech (Fr)