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#WhySwitzerland for Research and Development❓ According to Eurostat the statistical office of the European Union, Switzerland has solidified its position as a leader in research and development (R&D) by spending an impressive €915 per capita in 2023, the highest in Europe. Luxembourg tops the EU rankings with 647 euros per capita. Denmark and Germany follow with 552 and 529 euros respectively. The EU average is 275.6 euros per person, marking a 53.3% increase since 2013. Non-EU countries Iceland (751 euros) and Norway (677 euros) also outspent Luxembourg. Read more and learn which country has spent most in absolute numbers: https://lnkd.in/eRrMYXHU #WhySwitzerland Switzerland Innovation Swissnex Presence Switzerland swisstech Basel Area Business & Innovation Greater Geneva Bern area (GGBa) Greater Zurich Area St.GallenBodenseeArea Standortförderung Kanton Aargau Wirtschaftsförderung Luzern Standort Promotion in Obwalden

Earlier this week, we had the pleasure of hosting a business networking luncheon during Ai4 in Las Vegas, North America’s largest #AI industry event. We welcomed over 20 U.S. business executives eager to connect and explore Switzerland’s pivotal role in artificial intelligence. Our nation has become a thriving hub for both global tech giants and fast-growing startups, all drawn by our unmatched engineering, machine learning, and AI talent. Zurich boasts the second-highest concentration of AI #talent in Europe, while Switzerland ranks 4th in the continent for AI venture capital funding from 2020 to 2024. Industry leaders like Google, NVIDIA, and Meta have already established their research and development labs in Switzerland, further solidifying our reputation as a leader in AI innovation. Thank you Ai4 - Artificial Intelligence Conferences for putting together a great conference! #WhySwitzerland | Invest in Switzerland | Christoph Besmer | Manuel Haymoz | Swiss Business Hub USA |

What needs to be considered when setting up a branch in Switzerland❓ What about visas, work permits, and taxes❓ What is the labor market like and how is it regulated❓ 💡 Our free Handbook for Investors has these and many more answers ready and offers information on the essential aspects of Switzerland as a business and technology location. #Download for free: https://lnkd.in/eufP7bn3 #WhySwitzerland #SwissInnovation #SwissTech Presence Switzerland About Switzerland Swissnex Innosuisse Switzerland Innovation swisstech Basel Area Business & Innovation Greater Zurich Area Greater Geneva Bern area (GGBa) St.GallenBodenseeArea Standortförderung Kanton Aargau Wirtschaftsförderung Luzern Standort Promotion in Obwalden

🌟 Zurich is one of the leading #AI hubs in Europe! 📊 The latest AI Europe Report 2024 from Dealroom.co shows: Switzerland, and especially the Greater Zurich Area, is an important hotspot for AI #innovation. 💡 Key highlights: - The per capita concentration of AI experts among software engineers is 30% higher in Europe than in the US and almost three times higher than in China. - Switzerland ranks fourth in Europe for AI VC funding between 2020 and 2024. - Zurich has the second highest AI #talent concentration in Europe. These figures are a testament to the impressive AI ecosystem in Switzerland, where leading companies such as Google, NVIDIA, and Meta have set up their research and development labs alongside pioneering start-ups and top research institutes such as the ETH AI Center and IDSIA USI-SUPSI. 🔍 Dive deeper into the AI landscape of the Greater Zurich Area here: https://lnkd.in/ebxq-DPP If you want to learn more about the state of AI in Europe, read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dCWHucs8 #WhySwitzerland #SwissTech #SwissInnovation #DigitalWorlds #research Switzerland Innovation Presence Switzerland About Switzerland swisstech Swissnex Innovation Zurich

Where in Europe are innovations in drug development taking place❓ Drug Discovery World asked this question in its spring print edition. While many European countries that are considered leaders in drug discovery have a centralized hub around which this infrastructure is built, Switzerland boasts at least four separate yet complimentary centers of life science innovation: #Basel is probably Switzerland’s most developed hub, though there is a significant investment in other cities like #Lausanne, #Zurich, and #Geneva. Switzerland has turned its size into a benefit, as each of these regional hubs can operate independently and yet cooperatively. To learn more, check out the three articles on the topic by Drug Discovery World (register for free to read the full articles): 📰"Europe: Where is the drug discovery innovation?": https://lnkd.in/e-VhPQkv 📰 "Drug discovery hotspots: What is the secret to Switzerland’s success?" Part 1️⃣ on the regional hubs in Basel, Geneva/Lausanne, and Zurich: https://lnkd.in/eiWPCQqf Part 2️⃣ on how Swiss researchers advance new technology and tackle modern health challenges: https://lnkd.in/eMYeGmi5 #WhySwitzerland #SwitzerlandInnovation #Health #FutureOfHealth #LifeSciences #Biotech #Pharma Basel Area Business & Innovation Greater Geneva Bern area (GGBa) Greater Zurich Area Switzerland Innovation swisstech Swissnex University of Basel Actelion (now Janssen Pulmonary Hypertension) T3 Pharmaceuticals AG Roche Novartis Swiss Biotech Association

🧬Are you looking for qualified personnel in the life sciences sector? Look no further! Switzerland is renowned for its highly qualified workforce, offering unrivalled opportunities for life science companies. 🌟 #WhySwitzerland? Attracting and retaining top talent, from C-level executives to quality assurance specialists to laboratory technicians, can be challenging in competitive markets. However, if your company is based in Switzerland, you have access to a unique and exceptionally qualified talent pool in the pharmaceutical, medical and biotech sectors. In this article, discover how your Life Sciences company can benefit from Switzerland’s vast talent pool. ⬇ #LifeSciences #Switzerland #Pharmaceuticals #Biotechnology #TalentPool #LifeScienceJobs

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#WhySwitzerland for R&D and innovation❓ In the context of the past European elections in June, issues like digital protectionism and maintaining the EU's competitiveness will be crucial in the coming years. This article on #TechTimes suggests that to avoid long-term economic decline, Europe should learn from Switzerland, the continent's leader in innovation. By forming private sector-led partnerships with foreign enterprises and governments worldwide, Europe can strengthen its tech-driven innovation ecosystem. To support this thesis, the article uses the example of the innovation ecosystem of Western Switzerland. 👀 Learn more in the article: https://lnkd.in/gjUvPY6s #WhySwitzerland #SwissInnovation Switzerland Innovation Swissnex Basel Area Business & Innovation St.GallenBodenseeArea Greater Zurich Area Greater Geneva Bern area (GGBa) Wirtschaftsförderung Luzern Standortförderung Kanton Aargau Standort Promotion in Obwalden Innovaud unlimitrust Trust Valley

#WhySwitzerland for drones❓ Fotokite, a company based in Switzerland and the US, has raised $11 million in a Series B funding round to further develop its cutting-edge, wired drone technology for public safety.🚁 Switzerland's unique advantages have played a critical role in Fotokite's success and global expansion: 🔧 Switzerland's commitment to high-quality manufacturing and technology makes it an ideal location for Fotokite's wired drones. Switzerland not only provides Fotokite with access to world-class technical expertise and research facilities but also offers a framework that supports and drives technological advances such as UAV innovation. 📰 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/et2g-dkw #WhySwitzerland #FutureOfAutomation #automation #drones #UAV Greater Zurich Area Swiss Business Hub USA DroneTalks.online Switzerland Innovation Swissnex About Switzerland swisstech