It is no coincidence that the Greater Zurich Area is home to more world-class patents for medical technology than anywhere else in Europe. Technology leaders such as Roche Diagnostics, Zimmer Biomet, Stryker, Hamilton, and Johnson&Johnson operate headquarters, research, and production facilities in the region. They value the large pool of international specialists, the R&D collaborations with leading universities and start-ups, the protection of intellectual property, and the business-friendly environment.
Discover the home of leaders in Life Sciences
Discover the home of leaders in Life Sciences
Learn why the Greater Zurich Area is the location of choice for international leading companies in Life Sciences and how you can join this dynamic ecosystem.
Switzerland is considered to be one of the world's most important locations for medical technology. The Greater Zurich Area contributes significantly to this. In fact, there is no other location in the world where medical technology is of such high importance regarding total GDP and labor force. Access to highly qualified specialists, first-class universities, and research institutions are crucial assets.
A large number of medtech companies in the Greater Zurich Area
The Greater Zurich location has a high density of medtech companies that cover the entire value chain. There are a total of around 1400 medical technology companies in Switzerland. These create over 58,000 jobs. Most of the highly specialized manufacturers, suppliers, and dealers are located in the Greater Zurich Area. Some of the top medtech companies include Cardinal Health, DePuy Synthes (Johnson & Johnson), Hamilton, Roche Diagnostics, Stryker, and Zimmer Biomet.
In comparison with other leading European business locations, Greater Zurich Area has the highest number of patents in medical technology - both in terms of quantity and quality (world-class patents). (Source: BAK Economics)
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Future of surgery – OR-X pioneers in surgical research & training
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The Operating Room X (OR-X) is an open-access center for surgical research and training at the Balgrist University Hospital. OR-X combines a highly realistic surgical environment with cutting-edge technology; including robotics, augmented reality (AR), and artificial intelligence (AI). At the heart of OR-X is a fully equipped operating room, designed for tomorrow's surgical research and training.
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Top 3 reasons why Greater Zurich for Medical Technology
🔬 1. Innovation and collaboration
The Greater Zurich Area is unique: Knowledge and experience are exchanged within individual research departments but also between different companies and institutions regularly. This creates a remarkable symbiosis of fruitful cooperation in the Swiss medtech industry.
Universities and technology institutes offer various specialized programs, and hospitals or companies from related industries cooperate. Medical technology thus combines academic knowledge with technical know-how and craftsmanship. This exchange specifically promotes innovation.
🌍 2. Internationally focused and competitive
Switzerland is a prosperous and economically liberal country with an excellent infrastructure. Highly trained specialists and comparatively low tax rates offer good conditions for international companies. The generally low tax level for companies and - depending on the canton - also for the people living there is another advantage.
🚀 3. Capital and talent
The immediate proximity to one of the world's most important financial centers provides favorable conditions, especially for new companies. Various types of financing such as venture capital or private equity funds are available in Greater Zurich.
In addition, world-renowned universities attract international students and future top professionals. Switzerland has an excellent dual education system and benefits from the multilingualism of many experts, making it the world-leading talent hub (IMD).
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Life sciences in the Greater Zurich Area
Life sciences in the Greater Zurich Area
Do you want to be close to major players, innovative start-ups and leading research institutes in the life sciences space? The Greater Zurich Area has evolved into a dynamically expanding life sciences hotspot, thanks to the region’s academic excellence, business-friendly regulations, IP protection, large international talent pool and R&D collaborations between universities and start-ups, as well as large multinational corporations.
