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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PARKTEAM
Sem MattliSem Mattli
Philipp Cescato
Philipp Cescato
Julia KarbanJulia Karban
Julian Baumann
Julian Baumann
Admin & Finance
Dr. Maximilian Richter
Dr. Maximilian Richter
Bettina Zipper
Bettina Zipper
Donjeta Halitaj
Donjeta Halitaj
Visionary Leader
Gianni BomioGianni Bomio
Legal Expert & Host
Stephan KellerStephan Keller
Bridge Building Officer & Available Brain
Tim WeingärtnerTim Weingärtner
Digital Ambassador
Ludger FischerLudger Fischer
full of energy
Alessandro BuriolaAlessandro Buriola
Energy Engineer for Buildings
Pascal GrolimundPascal Grolimund
Otto Fischer
Roger SchwynRoger Schwyn
Infrastructure Coordinator
Christoph WeyChristoph Wey
Ethics Specialist
Remo MüllerRemo Müller
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Head of Innovation
BOARD
Markus Schäfer
Markus Schäfer
President
Industry
Adrian BachofenAdrian Bachofen
Member
Industry
Roger Altenburger
Roger Altenburger
Member
Industry
Silvia ThalmannSilvia Thalmann
Vice president
Politics
Reto LargoReto Largo
Member
Academia
Tobias AchermannTobias Achermann
Member
Industry
Andrea Weber-HansenAndrea Weber Marin
Member
Academia
Sarah HauserSarah Hauser
Member
Academia
Christoph LangChristoph Lang
Member
Innovation Transfer