Join the network
A unique, growing, dynamic network that supports the competitiveness of the Swiss Biotech Ecosystem – driven by close ties between public research organizations and industry.
Types of memberships
Swiss Research Organizations
We invite Swiss Universities of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschulen), 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.
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Full members: Entire department, institute or school
Full members benefit from unlimited listings of their research groups, institutes, schools, and departments in our directory. Each group can create its own profile and list its competencies, infrastructure, events news and projects. Full members receive tickets to our platform symposia and networking events free of charge, and benefit from connections to industry including the organization of matchmaking and B2B events. Full members can lead Biotechnet technology platforms, act as decision-makers for our events, and receive financial support for these events. They serve on our executive board, receive 2 votes at our annual general meeting, and participate in policy dialogue with government and politicians. Annual membership is CHF 5000.
Affiliated members: Part of an institute or department
Affiliated members can list their groups, competencies, infrastructure, events, news and projects in our directory. Affiliated members benefit from discounted registration to our platform symposia and networking events, and benefit from connections to industry including participation in matchmaking and B2B events. Affiliated members can lead Biotechnet technology platforms and receive financial support for these events. They do not serve on our executive board but receive 1 vote at our annual general meeting. Annual membership is CHF 1000.
Group members: One group
Group members benefit from one group listing in our directory, as well as event, news and project listings. Group members can participate in Biotechnet technology platforms and attend our events. They do not serve on our executive board and do not vote at our annual general meeting. Annual membership is CHF 350.
International Partners
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. Annual membership is EUR 250.
Friends of Biotechnet
Read our articles of association for a complete list of member rights and responsibilities.
Industry
Biotechnet membership and its R&D directory target academic and public research groups. For industry, the Swiss Biotech Association maintains a Company Directory where both members and non-members of the SBA are listed. This is the place to find Swiss biotech companies by stage, product type, and more. The SBA also offers a host of other services to support the private biotech sector. If you are from the private sector, please contact the Swiss Biotech Association to be listed in their directory.
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
Please complete the membership form below. Biotechnet will review the information and get in contact with you shortly.