Innovation ecosystem
Welcome to your neighborhood
Explore the concentration of world-class research centers, companies, and facilities within close proximity, showcasing the strength and connectivity of the region.
France
Germany
Biozentrum
University of Basel
Center of Molecular & Cellular Research
ETH Zurich
Basel site
Department of Biosystems Science & Engineering
Roche Campus
Building 1, 2, pRED Center
Global HQ and Research Center
Novartis Campus
Open space for life sciences innovation
Global HQ, Research Center and Pavilion
Switzerland Innovation Park
Novartis Campus
Healthtech startups workspace
Stücki Park
Tech Park Basel
Early-stage start-up incubation space
Switzerland Innovation Park
Main Campus
Biotech lab & office space
Klybeck district
Innovation and biotech research hub
Focus on knowledge, health and production
Rosental area
Research facility center
University of Applied Sciences and Arts
FHNW Campus Muttenz
School of Life Sciences
A region built on science
The city of Basel stands at the crossroads of ideas, cultures, and innovation, shaped by centuries of scientific curiosity and discovery. Its identity has long been defined by pioneering thinkers, world-leading research institutions, and a collaborative spirit that reaches far beyond its borders.
Together with neighboring Swiss, French, and German municipalities, the region forms a unified cross-border area that advances infrastructure, culture, mobility, and economic development. This unique trinational network fuels the Basel Area’s role as a global life sciences powerhouse.
Bachgraben: the fast-growing innovation district
The Bachgraben district is a fast-growing life sciences hub that includes the Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area. Major players like Johnson & Johnson are moving in, and a new AI Innovation Center was recently launched. The campus offers labs, offices, co-working spaces, schools and childcare, with a strong focus on sustainability and international collaboration.
See it for yourself
Plan your visit with us and experience the region’s world-class research centers, thriving startups, and collaborative spaces firsthand.
