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SWITZERLAND INNOVATION

Switzerland Innovation forms an ecosystem for national and international companies an ecosystem for the networking of universities and innovative companies with the aim of efficiently and effectively developing new, marketable develop new, marketable products and services. With locations throughout Switzerland, Switzerland Innovation offers an Switzerland as one of the most innovative countries in the world. one of the most innovative countries in the world.

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SWITZERLAND INNOVATION PARK CENTRAL

A COLLABORATION THAT PAYS OFF

Here at Switzerland Innovation Park Central, as the location of Park Zurich, we are focusing on the building and energy sector and are and energy sector and, together with our members, pursue the goal of creating a liveable built environment. In doing so, we attach importance to the well-being society, a sustainable approach to our environment and economically successful innovations. economically successful innovations. We accelerate the innovation process and offer the following: Premises in an inspiring environment, labs with a thematic focus as working focus, methodological expertise, a digital co-creation platform and exciting platform, as well as exciting events where members can benefit from our from our national and international ecosystem.

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OUR MISSION

Together we build the future. We network companies, universities, institutions, start-ups and students and create a dynamic dynamic innovation ecosystem. In this way, we promote collaboration and innovation. As part of the Switzerland Innovation network, we strengthen the Zurich and Ticino parks, we are strengthening Switzerland's national and international radiance of Switzerland in terms of innovation.

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VALUES

At Switzerland Innovation Park Central, we live an "open innovation" philosophy. philosophy. This approach requires exchange, interaction and knowledge transfer, which requires a mutual basis of trust. Our values provide an optimal breeding ground for cross-company, cross-industry and cross-disciplinary cross-disciplinary collaborations. The aim is to promote an open exchange so that new aspects can be illuminated, discussed and further developed. can be further developed.

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MILESTONES

Since the founding of the association in summer 2016, the Switzerland Innovation Park Central has evolved from a visionary idea and a small provisional to an integral organization for innovations around the built environment. built environment. A dedicated project team from business, science and the public sector worked tirelessly to establish the park. Park and moved into a temporary facility in Suurstoffi in spring 2017. Membership numbers jumped from just under a dozen to more than more than 80 members. After a successful adoption of the concept and an evaluation, the park was transformed into a regular organization in mid-2019. organization in mid-2019 and 1,500 m2 of space could be occupied in the definitive definitive premises could be occupied. Since March 2021, the park is officially an accredited part of the network Switzerland Innovation and together with Park Ticino part of Park Zurich.

CARRIER

Switzerland Innovation Park Central is a joint initiative of
business, science and the public sector. Participants include
Among others, the six cantons of Central Switzerland, leading companies from
the region and the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, the NEST, the FH Ost and the
CSEM. A large proportion of the members come from the
industry - a first in Switzerland.

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LOCATION

The Suurstoffi site in the Zug municipality of Risch-Rotkreuz is centrally located. located. The railroad station is in the immediate vicinity and there are several motorway connections. freeway connections are available. The site is home to several internationally leading companies as well as the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. In addition to accessibility, the site has a high profile thanks to its modern architecture and forward-looking technical equipment, the site is highly attractive. A CO2-free operation is the goal. Switzerland Innovation Park Central, the site serves as a "living lab.

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