Located in Lausanne, Biopôle is one of the largest life sciences campuses in Europe. It boasts state-of-the-art laboratories, office buildings and amenities to serve our community of renowned companies, academic institutions and research organisations. In 2023, more than 130 organisations are present on site. Most of all, we pride ourselves on ideas that cross boundaries, generations and disciplines – and on the spirit of collaboration that flows throughout our whole community. Founded in 2004 by the cantonal authorities of Vaud, Biopôle SA is a private, not-for-profit organisation that owns, manages and promotes the life sciences campus.

State of Vaud, Office for Economic Affairs and Innovation (SPEI) The Office for Economic Affairs and Innovation (SPEI) supports companies that are located in the Canton of Vaud, especially those involved in the sectors of advanced technology and industry. SPEI provides direct financial support to them, also advises and puts them in contact with organizations that are appropriate to their specific needs.

Swiss Post has a long-standing reputation for transporting goods and information confidentially and reliably. For several years, it has also been using this core competency to support the Swiss healthcare sector – as a trustworthy partner in digitization and logistics processes. Swiss Post aims to be the driving force behind the networking of the healthcare sector, ensuring that service providers can cooperate and structure their processes more efficiently and, in turn, can increase the quality of healthcare provision. To this end, it provides “Cuore – the Swiss health platform”. A secure and neutral platform where service providers can access the digital services that are right for them. Wherever it is possible and makes sense to do so, Swiss Post connects its services with the information and goods streams for the healthcare system. As such, it provides reliable solutions for comprehensive provision, ensuring that supply chain management runs smoothly from ordering to delivery and sterile preparation. This combination of the physical and the digital along the entire treatment path enables service providers to concentrate on their medical competencies and, by extension, on caring for their patients – thanks to the range of services provided by Swiss Post.

At the heart of an urban area of 300'000 residents on the shores of Leman Lake “Health Valley”, the City of Lausanne is the capital of Canton of Vaud, a leading European hub for education, technology and innovation. Lausanne hosts a dense network of internationally renowned institutes such as the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), the University Hospital of Lausanne (CHUV), the Institute for Management Development (IMD), the University of Lausanne (UNIL) and the Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL). This dynamic ecosystem provides excellent opportunities for development and transfers in a number of fields, notably the life sciences, medical care, sports and nutrition. Lausanne is also proud to welcome the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee and to be distinguished as the unique Olympic capital. Lausanne offers visitors and residents an outstanding quality of life, a flexible labor market, a thriving cultural venue, affordable housing and a safe environment in a central location in Europe.

L'Agefi" has been covering economic, financial, and political news Since 1950. It offers a unique flow of specialized French-language information on Switzerland and Swiss companies. A must-read monitoring tool for decision-makers, "L'Agefi" is available online and in a paper or e-paper issue on Wednesdays and Fridays. The editorial offering also includes a series of supplements, including Agefi Immo, Indices and Agefi Life. L'Agefi" is also an agency, with a commercial department offering services to companies to help them develop their business.

BioAlps is a diversified Life Sciences cluster and represents over 1350 Western Switzerland organisations in the fields of biotech, medtech, pharma, nutrition and e-health. Supported by the 15 academic institutions, the 7 cantons of Western Switzerland and the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), BioAlps offers a dynamic network and an innovative and supportive environment with immediate access to the world of Life Sciences. The Association’s aim is to promote the excellence and performance of the industry in the region. The community can network and share business opportunities during events organised and supported by BioAlps in Switzerland and internationally.

What began over 125 years ago in Basel with a visionary idea is today one of the world's leading healthcare companies. With over 14,000 employees, Switzerland is and remains the central location for both Roche divisions, Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics. Roche Pharma (Switzerland) Ltd is the Swiss national subsidiary of Roche Pharmaceuticals, and its almost 150 employees are committed to ensuring that patients in Switzerland have access to innovative Roche medicines. The focus of the therapeutic areas is on oncology, rheumatology, pneumology, neurology, rare diseases and ophthalmology.

Helsana – Committed to life We are committed to the health and quality of life of our customers. So that they stay healthy, recover quickly and can live a better life when affected by illness. We provide advice with the objective of offering the best quality of care in every health situation. With innovative services and products, we offer people individual support for a healthy life. As a shaper of the Swiss healthcare system, we work to ensure a sustainable, high quality, competitively organised and customer-friendly healthcare system. Helsana Insurance Company Ltd is a non-listed limited company in the field of social health insurance (Federal Health Insurance Act, KVG). Helsana Ltd is not listed on the stock exchange and is the holding company of the Helsana Group. With a premium volume of about CHF 7.6 billion and a workforce of more than 3,200 employees throughout Switzerland, it is one of the leading providers in the Swiss insurance market. With a wide range of products and services in the areas of basic, supplementary and accident insurance, as well as daily sickness benefits, Helsana protects over 2,2 million people against the financial consequences of illness, accidents, maternity and care in old age. We develop insurance solu-tions to mitigate the economic consequences of illness or accident-related occupational ab-sences for more than 60,000 companies and associations.