About us
Biotechnet Switzerland is an association of Swiss Universities of Applied Sciences, Universities, and Research and Technology Organizations. We help industry access high-caliber competences in biotechnology at our member organizations. Industrial partners including small, medium and large enterprises can rely on our proven expertise and outstanding infrastructure to support innovative research & development projects. We are also a premium partner to address continuing education needs.
Members
Thematic platforms
Team
Executive Board
The advisory board is composed of experienced professionals from biotechnology research and innovation, representing industry and policy makers. Its members offer guidance in economic, scientific and political matters.
- Dr. Michael Altorfer, CEO, Swiss Biotech Association, Zürich
- Dr. Massimo Nobile, CEO, Swiss Biotech Center, Monthey
- Mr. Andreas Meier, Swiss National Council, Mitte, Würenlingen
- Dr. Valerie Barbié, Director of Clinical Bioinformatics, Swiss Institute for Bioinformatics, Geneva
- Dr. Dominic Hoepfner, Leader of Functional Genomics, Novartis, Basel
We also thank former advisory board members for their service:
- Bruno Weber-Gobet, Geschäftsführer Fachhochschuldozierende Schweiz fh-ch, Bern
- Prof. Dr. Ursula Graf-Haussner, 3dcellculture, Winterthur
- Prof. Dr. Daniel Gygax, FHNW School of Life Sciences, Muttenz
History
Biotechnet was formed and supported by the Commission for Technology and Innovation (CTI) in 1998 as a national network of competence in research. Through participation in and execution of high-caliber R&D projects, Biotechnet rapidly gained recognition as specialized partner to complement R&D projects with state-of-the art, innovative technologies.
Today Biotechnet is a virtual network that enables companies and institutions to acess biotechnological expertise according to their specific needs. Along with highly specific services for biotechnological R&D, we also provide process and development consulting. Biotechnet also gained an excellent reputation as designer, organizer and conductor of first class education programs for continuing education.
We have performed multiple industrial R&D projects with budgets often larger than CHF 1 Mio. We will complement your R&D projects with specific competencies. You also profit from our vast experience in successfully leading large, networked R&D projects. When you work with us within Innosuisse, BRIDGE and other national research programs, our help is financed by the Swiss Federation. Biotechnet helps you access excellence in R&D and gives you optimal support at low cost.