A unique, growing, dynamic network that supports the competitiveness of the Swiss Biotech Ecosystem – driven by close ties between public research organizations and industry.

 

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Reasons to join

Biotechnet Switzerland is a hub that encompasses the top Swiss partners from academia, university hospitals and research organizations to promote translational research and advance biotechnology in Switzerland.

Together, we:

  • Enable access to a reliable network of know-how and infrastructure, through our searchable online directory
  • Promote the core competences of renowned research organizations to foster collaboration
  • Host thematic technology platforms where public sector researchers can connect with industry to foster exchange on specific topics
  • Promote specialized scientific events
  • Help our members make connections to foster partnerships and collaborations between industry and research organizations ( PPPs )
  • Are an ideal partner for both SMEs and large firms
  • Work together with the Swiss Biotech Association ( SBA )
  • Support biotech education in Switzerland
  • Support acquisition and development of talent from Switzerland and abroad

Types of memberships

Academic and Research Institutions

We invite Swiss Universities of Applied Sciences, Basic Universities, Federal Polytechnic Universities, and Not-for-Profit Research and Technology Organizations with expertise and facilities in biotechnology to join Biotechnet as Full, Affiliated, or Group Members.

Academic institutions outside Switzerland with an interest in furthering student training and exchange are welcome to join Biotechnet as International partners. These partners contribute to the organization of our summer schools.

We maintain productive relationships with Friend associations whose mission and activities are complementary to Biotechnet.

Read our articles of association for a complete list of member rights and responsibilities. 

Full

Entire Department, Institute or School
CHF 5000 Yearly
  • Make connections to other research groups and to industry for joint projects
  • Unlimited group, event, and project listings
  • Lead thematic plaforms
  • Organize events and receive sponsorship
  • Visibility in newsletter and on social media
  • Free entry - Swiss Biotech Day
  • Member of the board - 2 Votes

Affiliated

2-15 Research Groups

CHF 1000 Yearly
  • Make connections to other research groups and to industry for joint projects
  • Unlimited group, event, and project listings
  • Lead thematic plaforms
  • Organize events and receive sponsorship
  • Visibility in newsletter and on social media
  • Free entry - Swiss Biotech Day
  • Member of the board - 1 Vote

Group

1 Research Group

CHF 350 Yearly
  • Make connections to other research groups and to industry for joint projects
  • 1 Group listing
  • Event and project listings
  • Visibility in newsletter and on social media

International

Academic institution outside Switzerland
EUR 250 Yearly
  • Make connections to Swiss research institutions
  • Organize and participate in Summer School
  • Institutional listing
  • Visibility in newsletter and on social media

Friends

Associations

Free
  • Institutional Listing
  • Co-promotion of events and initiatives
  • Dialogue

Apply for membership

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