Swiss Biotech Report 2013
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The Swiss Biotech Report 2013 is now available: download PDF (3.1 MByte). |
The Steering Committee is a working group of representatives from various public authorities and companies in Switzerland. It aims to support the biotech industry in Switzerland by publishing the Swiss Biotech Report every year. Its members are:
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biotechnet Muttenz biotechnet Switzerland, the network of the Swiss Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS) and Empa’s biomaterials group, is the onestop shop for innovation in technology where companies – especially small and medium-sized ones – can easily fi nd the specialist contact person for a specifi c development. For further information visit www.biotechnet.ch Contact Prof. Dr. Daniel Gygax T +41 61 467 45 62 |
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CTI Bern The innovation promotion agency Commission for Technology and Innovation (CTI) supports R & D projects, KTT, entrepreneurship and the development of start-up companies. CTI helps optimize knowledge and technology transfer through the use of networks, mentors and platforms. Support is generally available for R & D projects relating to scientific innovations in all disciplines. Project proposals are submitted using the bottom-up principle and are mainly selected on the basis of their innovativeness and market potential. www.kti-cti.ch Contact Prof. Dr. Oreste Ghisalba T +41 61 711 0021 oreste.ghisalba(at)gmx.ch |
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Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property Bern The Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property is the official government body for intellectual property rights in Switzerland and is responsible for examining, granting and administering these rights. The Institute’s services also include tailor-made searches for trademarks and patent information and training courses on various aspects of intellectual property. For further information visit www.ige.ch. Contact: Prof. Dr. Heinz Müller T +41 31 377 73 68 |
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Ernst & Young Ltd. Basel Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Worldwide, our 167,000 people are united by our shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality. We make a difference by helping our people, our clients and our wider communities achieve their potential. For more information about our organization, please visit www.ey.com/ch Contact Jürg Zürcher T +41 58 286 84 03 |
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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) Bern The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) is the most important Swiss agency promoting scientific research. As mandated by the Swiss Federal Government, SNSF supports all basic research in all scientific disciplines, from philosophy and biology to the nanosciences and medicine. The focus is on the scientific assessment of projects submitted by researchers. The best applicants are funded by the SNSF to the tune of around CHF 760 million each year. The SNSF supports some 7,000 researchers annually, of whom at least 5,500 are aged 35 years or under. www.snf.ch Contact Dr. Ori Schipper T. +41 31 308 23 75 |
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scienceindustries Zurich scienceindustries is the Swiss business association of the chemical, pharmaceutical and biotech industry. scienceindustries supports the innovation strategies of its over 250 member companies by consistently dedicating itself to obtaining exceptional regulatory framework, nationally and internationally. For more information visit www.scienceindustries.ch. Contact Dr. Anna Bozzi T +41 44 368 17 54 |
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Swiss Biotech Association Zurich The Swiss Biotech Association (SBA) was founded in March 1998. Today more than 220 companies represent the national association. SBA is the industry association of small and medium-sized enterprises active in all areas of biotechnology as well as a highly respected networking platform for the multinational companies active in the sector. For more information visit www.swissbiotech.org Contact Domenico Alexakis +41 44 455 56 78 |
