Health in general is a pillar of the Swiss economy. This is a question of tradition, in particular due to the long-term presence of the pharmaceutical industry, and the recent growth in medical device technologies, which build on the valuable collateral of the age-old Swiss tradition of microtechnology. The excellence of Swiss science also contributes to the strength of the market for health-related products and services. According to the think tank “Avenir Suisse”, today about half of the industrial production and services in the Swiss economy is related to health.
The concept of “Swiss made” is an important asset for our industries and contributes, day after day, to keeping manufacturing industry in our country, thus avoiding the massive delocalizations that have occurred elsewhere. Such manufacturing is extremely important, not only for industry itself, but also because it enables Switzerland to maintain powerful R&D capabilities and engineering prowess in the country.
This event welcomes all contributors to the concept of “Swiss made” in health-related sciences, technologies, and innovation. Its aim is to bring people together, to learn about health-related Swiss innovation and to network and discuss the subject with people interested in the field. i-net, innovation networks, CSEM and NexTrends are joining forces to make this event possible and to foster “Swiss made” innovation.
Schedule and Location: April 23rd, 2015, Universitätspital, Basel, Hörsaal 2, 16:00 – 19:00