The newsletter from the central resource for the Swiss biotech industry
April 2025
Make most of partnering
Get your spot at Switzerland's unparalleled biotech get-together
We are looking forward to meeting you, to whom!
The partnering system is now open to schedule 1:1 meetings, one of the greatest benefits of attending the Swiss Biotech Day. To participate you first need to register for the Swiss Biotech Day. Apart from a packed program be inspired by two additional highlights:
Get free advice at the mentoring exhibition booths: Receive free advice on topics relevant to biotech CEOs across the entire value chain at our mentoring booths, featuring experts from: Advanced Clinical, Euresearch, Farmamondo, HealthEcon, Innosuisse, SIX, Stifel, Swissmedic, Switzerland Global Enterprise, and the Swiss Biotech Association's Legal & Accounting Chapter.
Connect with Swiss clusters and explore collaboration opportunities: The Swiss cluster booths exhibit the innovation power of Switzerland. Selected clusters offer insight into their activities and are interested in exploring collaboration opportunities. These clusters are represented: Balgrist Campus, BioArk, Biotechnet Switzerland, Horgen Labs, Life Science Cares Switzerland, Organ-on-a-chip (Alveolix, Insphero, Mimetas), Toxicology testing (SCAHT, DNTOX, 3RCC), USI Startup Centre, Venture, Wyss Geneva.
10 innovative startups selected for Boston roadshow
The Venture Leaders Biotech program takes the selected 10 companies to Boston from June 23-27 as part of the Swiss National Startup Team. During their roadshow, the entrepreneurs will connect with international investors and industry leaders, acquiring expertise to help scale their ventures. The Venture Leaders Biotech, which collectively showcases the dynamic potential and diversity of Switzerland’s biotech ecosystem, kick-off the program pitching at the Swiss Biotech Day in Basel on May 5, 2025. We congratulate our members Amporin Pharmaceuticals, ATLyphe, Aukera Therapeutics, Enantios, Encelta, InkVivo Technologies, Juvion Life Sciences, and Nerai Bioscience. Of course our congratulations also go to Abrinca, and HemostOD.
Call for projects
Life Science Industry Accelerator
The European Space Agency and the Institute for Space Medicine and Physiology just opened their 2nd call for projects. This initiative aims to support commercial applications of space and to expand the use of new space services to new industrial application markets by European industry. The Accelerator program provides advanced technical and business support as well as co-funding to help applicants to benefit from the unique features of the space environment and especially microgravity. Submit your project by June 30 here.
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CHF 25,000 scholarship for healthcare innovators
Got a startup idea in healthcare or life sciences? The Swiss Institute for Translational and Entrepreneurial Medicine (sitem-insel) is offering scholarships worth up to CHF 25,000 for their two-year, part-time MAS in Translational Medicine and Biomedical Entrepreneurship at the University of Bern. Apply by May 31 to boost your project and earn a degree while building your startup.
EU-funded digital platform to connect suppliers and buyers
Biomaterial Marketplace
The Biomaterial Marketplace provides a one-stop shop for suppliers and buyers of biomaterials, medical devices and related services. With advanced filtering options and detailed profiles, you easily find the perfect match for your needs. As a material supplier just register on the marketplace to offer your products and services.
Economic footprint of the biotechnology industry in the European Union
Biotechnology: One of the most productive industries in the EU
The updated WifOR Institute report, commissioned by the European Association for Bioindustries, highlights the economic impact of the biotech sector in Europe from 2008 to 2022. As in previous years, the Swiss Biotech Association will publish the Swiss Biotech Report 2025 at the Swiss Biotech Day on May 6, providing insights into the development of the Swiss biotech industry.
Selected upcoming events & discounts for our members
Join Swiss Pavilions at biotech conferences
Use the official Swiss presence as your home base for your activities at BIO conventions. As Swiss Biotech Association member you benefit from discounts at all conferences:
The essentials of staying compliant with CTR Annex VI Labelling in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Bring your curiosity and your appetite, as the ins and outs of compliance are explored.
The premier international biotechnology conference for an unparalleled gathering of more than 2,500 professionals from the global life sciences community.
Dealmaking is a crucial tool in building a resilient, future-proofed portfolio for your company. Our conference will equip you with the perspectives, learnings and tools to achieve this goal.
Explore how the integration of advanced technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing, is reshaping pharmaceutical research and development.
Professionals from various lab industries explore, collaborate and discuss the biggest challenges and achievements in creating tomorrow’s lab of the future organized in 9 themes.
Understand the thought processes behind the revision and the expectations in terms of proportionality, risk-based quality management, data governance, and the use of technology in clinical trials.
The leading European event for antibody and protein-based drug discovery and development, bringing together top scientists, industry leaders, and innovators to share the latest research, technologies, and strategies.
The European edition will provide insights into GLP-1 innovation, combinations, new foundational therapies, and precision medicine, while also addressing the challenge of manufacturing.
offers a clear overview of the Swiss 3-pillar pension system and highlights the benefits of affiliating a pension fund with Swiss Life for Swiss Biotech Association members.
The Swiss Biotech Association partners with several organizations to provide a perfect mix of education and long-term professional development with discount for our members.
Apr 24
Accelerate pediatric drug development Learn strategies how key challenges in pediatric product development can be overcome, allowing to get medicines to pediatric patients in need faster.
May 13
Café and croissant: FONGIT life sciences Get an update of the Geneva startup community, meet with entrepreneurs, and expand your professional network over coffee and croissants.
Understand the importance of health systems and policies, and health systems research in international health management and in achieving public health goals. Learn a systems thinking approach to health systems frameworks.
Acquire insight into basic principles of health economics, and an understanding of health financing modalities to discuss, views on health financing and payment reforms at local, national and global level.
An education for early-stage healthcare companies to help them become partnering ready, where leading experts will cover essential topics in healthcare business development.
Learn more on the largest update to Good Clinical Practice in over 20 years, and benefit in learning from some of the members of the expert working group responsible for writing the document.
An MAS course with insights and practical knowledge from professors who understand the challenges and intricacies of regulatory affairs and quality insurance
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