Switzerland Innovation Park Innovaare
Baden and Aarau strengthen their innovative power at Switzerland Innovation Park Innovaare
Park Innovaare connects technology-oriented start-ups, SMEs and R&D departments of established companies with the cutting-edge research of its strategic partners – the Paul Scherrer Institut PSI and Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW – and offers 23,000 m² of state-of-the-art laboratory and office space that is optimally tailored to the requirements of the more than 25 companies in Park Innovaare. The unique access to research infrastructure, large-scale research facilities and the expertise of the PSI gives the companies at Park Innovaare important technological proximity and a corresponding competitive edge. Park Innovaare focuses on four areas: photonics and quantum technologies, life sciences, advanced manufacturing & semiconductor technologies, and energy & sustainability. Park Innovaare is one of six Switzerland Innovation locations.
The cities of Baden and Aarau are shareholders in the operating company of Switzerland Innovation Park Innovaare (innovAARE AG). This partnership makes them part of a progressive, economically strong and research-oriented ecosystem.
This ensures that both cities can pursue their economic goals in a targeted manner and benefit from the innovation park in the following areas:
Baden becomes part of an innovation ecosystem
The city of Baden is a shareholder in the operating company of Switzerland Innovation Park Innovaare (innovAARE AG). This partnership strengthens Baden's access to research, business and technology – and makes it part of a progressive, economically strong and research-oriented ecosystem.
Targeted support for businesses
The City of Baden's Business Contact Point offers coordinated advice for businesses that want to join the Innovaare Park's innovation network. This creates short distances and targeted support for local businesses.
Network meetings for regional businesses
Regular events promote exchange between Baden businesses and the tenants of the innovation park. The City of Baden is thus creating platforms for cooperation and knowledge transfer.
International networking in high-tech industries
The partnership gives companies in Baden access to specialised markets that are often difficult to reach. International networking strengthens the region's competitiveness.
Focus on future topics
The collaboration focuses on research, technology transfer, start-up support and association activities. Baden is thus positioning itself as a location for future-oriented developments.
Expertise for international companies
International companies in Baden benefit from short distances, an expanded knowledge pool and an innovation-friendly environment – with a positive effect on the entire canton of Aargau.