The newsletter from the central resource for the Swiss biotech industry
January 2026
Mark your calendar - Registration opens January 27
Join one of the world's premier biotechnology conferences
Last year's Swiss Biotech Day in Basel united the international biotech community and set a new benchmark for global participation.
Join us on May 4-5, 2026 and experience this unique gathering of leading life sciences professionals. Explore the latest advances in R&D, manufacturing, data management, artificial intelligence, and innovative financing, while harnessing the full power of international collaboration.
Boost your visibility at the next Swiss Biotech Day Discover a wide range of high-impact opportunities to showcase your brand, highlight your products and services, and connect with key players across the global life sciences community.
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Task force established
Optimal conditions for Swiss life sciences
On January 13, a task force was established to assess how optimal conditions for life sciences and the pharmaceutical industry in Switzerland can be ensured. The group was appointed by Guy Parmelin and Elisabeth Baume-Schneider and the task force will submit a report by the end of 2026.
Info Day, February 4, Bern
European Innovation Council (EIC) funding opportunities explained
Euresearch will host the free EIC Info Day in Switzerland and provide Swiss-based researchers, innovators, startups, SMEs, scale-ups, and investors with insights into key EIC funding opportunities, supported by a EU 1.4 billion budget. Sessions will cover Pathfinder, Transition, Advanced Innovation Challenges, Accelerator, and STEP Scale Up, and feature guidance from EIC experts, European institutions, and Swiss beneficiaries.
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Join Swiss Pavilions at coming up biotech conferences
Use the Swiss Biotech Pavilion from as your home base for your activities. The official Swiss presence is organized by Switzerland Global Enterprise in close collaboration with the Swiss Biotech Association. As Swiss Biotech Association member you benefit from discounts.
As a start-up with global ambitions you might qualify for funding and participate in international trade fairs as exhibitor. Learn more and apply for a grant.
European Conference on Computational Biology
Shape the scientific program
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The Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics will host Europe’s leading computational biology event in 2026. Over 1,000 scientists and researchers from across Europe will meet in Geneva from 31 August to 4 September to explore the latest advancements in genomics, transcriptomics, structural bioinformatics, systems biology, medicine and environmental bioinformatics. Submit your ideas now and help shape the program
Call for proceedings - publish new work in a peer-reviewed journal and present it to an international audience, Deadline Mar 5
Selected upcoming events & discounts for our members
Jun 28 - Jul 1 - European Congress on Biotechnology
Meet the plenary speakers in Antwerp
Register now and explore how biotechnology is shaping the future of health, food, energy and the environment. The distinguished plenary speakers:
Catherine Feuillet
Inari Agriculture, USA
Hyung Joon Cha
POSTECH, Korea
Molly Stevens
University of Oxford, UK
Claus Crone Fuglsang
Novonesis, Denmark
Filip Meysman
University of Antwerp, Belgium
Feb 11
LS2 annual meeting For scientists from all fields of life sciences that form LS2, showcasing the outstanding research taking place in Switzerland, its diversity and interdisciplinarity.
Mar 3 - 5
health.tech global summit Basel Meet senior decision-makers from health systems, pharma, startups, the public sector and academia to explore how innovation is reshaping the future of healthcare.
Mar 3 - 4
AMR conference Register for the leading international platforms dedicated to tackling one of the most pressing health challenges of our time: antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
A true bridge between academia and the pharmaceutical world, this event aims to close the gap and break down barriers between key players in the sector.
Apr 1
BioInnovation Day Showcases 30 promising early-stage innovations from the best academic institutions across Western Switzerland to an audience of investors, experts, and industry leaders.
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.
Jan 22
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.
Learn about practices in biomedical research with animal experimentation and alternative new approach methodologies to reduce and refine animal testing.
Explore the topic of space biology, showcasing Swiss involvement in pioneering science, to illuminate recent results from space biology research and discuss their relevance to needs on earth.
A practical overview of the rationale and key implications of this revision, a framework that supports fit-for-purpose clinical trial design, the use of new technologies, and alternative operational strategies.
Explore the entire development process of therapeutic interventions, from initial planning all the way to commercialization, Including leadership qualities and management tools.
The CAS equips you with the necessary knowledge and skills to translate medical problems into data science problems and, hence, to actively engage in the digital healthcare environment.
Learn how to lead transformational change and cultivate adaptive organisational behaviour and discover how to create a culture of collaboration, innovation, and interdependence.
Develop key leadership skills for public and international health roles, and learn to manage power dynamics, resolve conflicts, and collaborate across sectors to improve population health.
The volumetric mass transfer coefficient, kLa, is an important parameter in many bioprocesses. Gain deeper insights into the gas transfer characteristics of bioreactor systems and learn how to optimize parameters that influence kLa.
Discuss regulatory preparedness for the JCA process, explain the interface between regulators and EU HTA Coordination Group and which information is shared by the two.
Develop practical skills in next-generation sequencing data analysis through a combination of lectures by experts, interactive exercises, and real-world case studies for a solid theoretical foundation and practical expertise.
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