The newsletter from the central resource for the Swiss biotech industry
March 2026
Partnering for the Swiss Biotech Day, May 4-5 opens tomorrow
Register and start scheduling one-on-one meetings
Whether seeking access to new resources, expertise, and markets or aiming to boost innovation, the partnering at this premier global biotechnology conference provides an efficient way to connect with potential partners. Register now for the conference and start scheduling meetings. Swiss Biotech Association members receive one complimentary pass and benefit from significant discounts on additional tickets for company representatives.
Side events connect investors and pharma
Swiss Biotech Day offers opportunity for exchange
Several side events at Swiss Biotech Day bring together investors, pharma representatives, and Swiss biotech CEOs:
Investors-only peer pre-event (no financial advisors or banks): May 3, 12:00-16:00 hrs.Participants are automatically registered also for the welcome reception at the Markthalle in Basel, on May 3, 17:30-20:30 hrs., Register here
Investor apéro - Investors meet Swiss biotech CEOs: May 4, 19:00-21:00 hrs. Register here
A limited number of sponsorship opportunities remain for the welcome, lunch, evening, and closing receptions. They provide companies with strong visibility while supporting the event. Just contact us.
Fraudulent emails target Swiss Biotech Day
Don't fall for fraudsters
We regularly detect fraudulent emails attempting to steal your passwords for our platforms or pretending to sell our events participants lists. With seemingly legitimate messages the criminals will ask you to share information, click on a link or open an attachment. Also beware of scam emails from fake address brokers — we never share participant data and protect it with highly secure systems and processes. What to do & how we communicate
Record year for Swiss biotech venture funding
Swiss biotech funding hits new peak
According to the Swiss Venture Capital Report 2026, venture capital firms invested CHF 2.95 billion in Swiss startups. Biotech ventures attracted a record CHF 946.4 million, surpassing the previous peak in 2020. After three consecutive years of growth, the biotech sector continues to demonstrate strong momentum and remains a key driver of innovation and investment in Switzerland. A comprehensive update on the biotech industry will be presented in the Swiss Biotech Report 2026 at the Swiss Biotech Day in Basel in May.
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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 startup with global ambitions you might qualify for funding and participate in international trade fairs as exhibitor. Learn more and apply for a grant.
European Congress on Biotechnology: June 28 – July 1 in Antwerp, Belgium.
Abstract submission deadline extended: 22 March
Submit your abstract for oral, flash, or poster presentations. Early-career researchers are especially encouraged to submit. The congress will feature four parallel scientific streams:
Innovations for Healthy Living - Solutions for a Sustainable Planet - Manufacturing with Microbes - Feeding the Planet.
The Global Innovation Summit is your opportunity to kick off your innovation project with international partners from over 40 countries and explore suitable funding opportunities of Eureka. Organized by the Swiss Eureka Chair (Innosuisse) the event features inspiring keynotes and international matchmaking. Running alongside the Swiss Biotech Day, the summit aims to link the Swiss biotech ecosystem with global businesses and science, strengthening international cooperation.
Save the date: Sep 3-4
Move new immuno-oncology therapies rapidly into clinical testing
The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer EU Immuno-Oncology Drug Development Summit on Sep 3-4 in Lausanne will facilitate understanding, open discussion, and exploration of best practices for modern immuno-oncology drug development while fostering international relationships between regulatory agencies, biotech, pharma, and academic investigators. Save your spot and register
Meet the leaders shaping the future of life sciences. By aligning with the sister event Bio-Europe Spring, a single, unified European Life Science Week is created - maximizing investment and partnering engagement in one high-impact week.
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.
Mar 31
HealthCare investors meeting Investors, analysts, and representatives of leading Swiss-listed small and medium-sized enterprises from the medtech and pharmaceutical sectors meet to strengthen the dialogue.
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.
A platform for professionals, researchers, and innovators to engage in open, science-driven discussions focused on the future of bioprocessing.
Apr 15
3R Fair Researchers and stakeholders from public administration, industry, academia, NGOs and politics share insights of the "Replace, Reduce, Refine" (3R) principle.
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.
Learn the principles of quantum computing and related technologies, combining Quantum Lab visits operating state-of-the-art quantum computing equipment with insights from professionals on the business ecosystem.
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.
Lead with more confidence, clarity, and leadership presence - Enable ownership in others - Build high-trust teams where candor and accountability coexist - Make decisions and communicate direction, and more
Get introduced to social and behavioral communication and change principles, communication, as well as to marketing and social marketing approaches and methods, with focus on digital and social media.
Understand the roles and responsibilities of major regulatory agencies involved in product development and approval. Gain insight into the international regulatory environment, with a focus on EU, Swiss, and US legislation.
Acquire insight into basic principles of health economics and health financing modalities so as to critically discuss, exchange and share views on health financing and payment reforms at local, national and global level.
Where do biological therapeutics go in the body and how do they behave when they get there? Explore how radiolabeled studies can reveal the real journey of how biotherapeutics travel through different tissues.
Learn to navigate through foreign regulatory frameworks. An overview of the global regulatory landscape and current developments, including practical applications and best practices.
Learn about regulatory requirements for each component of a combination product including their similarities and differences, and get an understanding of combination product market launch.
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