The newsletter from the central resource for the Swiss biotech industry
October 2025
Where biotech experts connect
Exclusive gatherings for CFOs and HR leaders
Join our two upcoming events for biotech decision-makers to share insights and shape the future of biotech finance and talent:
Oct 27, Zürich
Swiss biotech CFO meeting
Delve into non-dilutive and philanthropic funding and explore new avenues for sustainable biotech financing. CFOs from biotech R&D companies are additionally invited to our closed-door afternoon session, with select deals and presentations from companies that have successfully closed financing rounds, giving you unprecedented access to their strategies, challenges, and triumphs.
A day to connect, share ideas, and shape the future of talent and culture in biotech We explore workplace culture, building future-ready skills, and the power of AI in HR. The closed-door session in the afternoon are exclusively for HR leaders of biotech R&D companies, CDMOs, and CROs, with an interactive workshop offering you practical takeaways and innovative ideas you can immediately put into action.
The Global Innovation Index 2025 provides comprehensive analysis of innovation ecosystems across 139 economies, tracking global innovation trends through investment patterns, technological progress, adoption rates, and socioeconomic impacts. Maintaining its impressive streak, Switzerland claims the top spot for the 15th consecutive year.
Faces of innovation
Pushing technological boundaries
An article in the Swiss Biotech Report 2025 celebrates individuals who are pushing technological boundaries by leading international projects and events. From a wearable glucose monitoring system to advanced therapies for spinal injuries, and from extracellular vesicle research to single-cell omics, these innovators are shaping the future of biotech together. Read their stories summarized by Biotechnet Switzerland President Laura Suter-Dick and Communications Manager Sonia Thomson.
Temporary 20% discount on all paid services
Support initiative for SMEs affected by US tariffs
Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE), the official Swiss organization for export promotion and location marketing on behalf of the federal government and the cantons, is responding to the growing strain caused by US tariffs with a targeted support initiative for Swiss SMEs by e.g. offering a temporary 20% discount on all paid services. More
LS2, Life sciences Switzerland, is calling for new board members. This is your chance to unite researchers across the life sciences, advancing science, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and representing the Swiss life sciences community at national and international levels. Early-career researchers and female scientists are especially encouraged to apply. Submit your application until October 26.
Selected upcoming events & discounts for our members
Oct 23
The future is open Innovating at the nexus of academia and industry: A premier annual event connecting life science researchers and professionals across academia, industry, and society.
Learn how J&J’s external innovation model drives partnering, and of their Interventional Oncology and Oncology strategies and current sourcing priorities,
Visit the Swiss Pavilion and use the official Swiss presence as your home base for your activities in Vienna. As Swiss Biotech Association member you benefit from discounts.
Meet the key players from the Swiss Health Valley region and share the latest trends in life sciences, focusing on “New Trends in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing".
A cross-border event to explore career opportunities in science, technology, and innovation, with interactive sessions, hands-on workshops, and inspiring networking opportunities.
Dec 4
Tech4Eva Conference Hear from experts and innovators what it takes to launch a Femtech start-up and be where Femtech disruption happens with some revolutionary solutions being a game-changers for women.
Exclusively tailor-made for investors, startups and industry leaders, fostering networking, pitching, business exploration and a deep dive into the healthtech startup ecosystem.
Jan 14 - 15
M01N Startup Camp For startup enthusiasts, with bold ideas, inspiring speaker line-up, Startup Expo, Pitch Contest, Side-Events, and After-Party. The biggest startup conference at the lake of Zurich.
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.
Oct 30
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.
Next-generation bioprocess development and scale-up, and cutting-edge analytical technologies for real-time, in-process cell culture monitoring with expert speakers.
Learn about practices in biomedical research with animal experimentation and alternative new approach methodologies, understanding novel strategies and good practice in replacement, reduction and refinement of animal testing.
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 required to lead multi-disciplinary projects.
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