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
Reasons to join
Swiss Research Organizations
We invite Swiss Universities of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschulen), Universities, and Research and Technology Organizations with expertise and facilities in biotechnology to join Biotechnet as Full, Affiliated, or Group Members.
Full members: Entire university or research organization
Full members benefit from unlimited listings of their research groups, institutes, schools, departments, and faculties in our directory. Each group can create its own profile and list its competencies, infrastructure, events and news. 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 and act as decision-makers for our strategy and events. Annual membership is CHF 5000.
Affiliated members: Institute or school
Affiliated members benefit from three listings in our directory. Each group can create its own profile and list its competencies, infrastructure, events and news. 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 participate in Biotechnet technology platforms. Annual membership is CHF 1000.
Group members: One group
Group members benefit from one listing in our directory as well as connections to industry. Group members can participate in Biotechnet technology platforms and attend our events. 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
Biotechnet Switzerland is a hub that encompassesthe 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.