Innovation

Liechtenstein: A Global Business Success Story

A principality nestled between Switzerland and Austria fosters a prosperous, highly industrialized economy Liechtenstein has the second-highest gross domestic product (GDP) per capita globally, the second-lowest unemployment rate, and is the world’s least indebted nation. Although small in size, the sovereign nation of Liechtenstein is well-integrated globally. It is a member of several multilateral organizations,…
An Innovative Industrial Ecosystem is Developing Within Liechtenstein

Interview with Markus Kaiser, CEO, Kaiser Founded in 1913 in Schaanwald Liechtenstein, the family-run company Kaiser manufactures specialized vehicles for mission-critical tasks in sewer cleaning, industrial disposal, and mobile walking excavators. They also design highly specialized components, including customized high-pressure pumps which have consistently set a new standard within the industry. What drives you to…
Improving The World Through Disruptive Dental Innovation

How a revolutionary dental technology company is making millions of people smile Diego Gabathuler is a man on a mission to improve people’s lives and make them smile. The CEO of Ivoclar Vivadent, one of the world’s leading dental companies, is passionate about the life-changing effects of good oral health and a beautiful smile. It…
A Robust Industrial Sector

Liechtenstein is heavily export-oriented, focuses on high-quality goods, and swiftly became one of the world’s most industrialized countries. For centuries, the tiny alpine nation with no natural resources relied on agriculture as its primary industry. However, following World War II, the country evolved into a modern, export-oriented society. During the intervening years, it has gone…
The Rising European Hub for Data Centers

Zurich is quickly becoming one of Europe’s leading information technology hubs Rising demand for online services has driven new large-scale investments in data center infrastructure around the world, and generated the need for additional sophisticated cloud services. Several global hubs have continuously developed to meet evolving requirements. Switzerland is becoming increasingly interesting as a cloud…
The Future of Finance

Impact investing, blockchain, fintech, and cryptocurrencies The Swiss financial services sector continues to evolve as a new wave of financial institutions and trends are transforming the field. In addition to the adaptation of traditional Swiss financial services now ensuring transparency at the forefront, there has been a surge in socially responsible investing, blockchain technology, fintech,…
World Leader in Isolator Technology Stays One Step Ahead of the Innovation Curve

Swiss technology continues to improve safety in pharmaceutical production The manufacturing of pharmaceuticals is a complex and high-stakes undertaking. Patient safety and product quality are of paramount importance. To mitigate manufacturing risks and improve safety, pharmaceutical manufacturers are opting for isolators instead of classic cleanrooms for aseptic production activities such as filling and formulation. An…
Swiss Ingenuity is Reshaping the Packaging Industry to Ensure Sustainability

Innovative solutions foster new frontiers in digitalization, automation and sustainability Consumers worldwide have been challenging major corporations to “go green” and become more sustainable. The increasing pressure from influencers has encouraged major global brands to collaborate with their trusted suppliers and create sustainable products to reduce their companies’ environmental footprint. Through large investments in R&D,…
A Swiss Company Plows its Way to the Top of North American Markets

The ambitious growth plans of Aebi Schmidt Group The global powerhouse Aebi Schmidt Group sprang from humble beginnings in 1883 as a mechanical workshop in Burgdorf, Switzerland. Nearly 140 years later, Aebi Schmidt is now a leader in smart product systems and services for the treatment of mission-critical infrastructural and agricultural areas. Throughout the years,…
Switzerland Plays a Decisive Role in the Coffee Sector

Ancient legends from the 6th-century may shed light on coffee’s origins. As folklore would have us believe, Ethiopian goat herder Kaldi first noticed the benefits of coffee beans after his herd consumed coffee berries and became exceptionally energetic. News quickly spread regarding the beans, and various concoctions began to spread across the globe. Techniques for…
Innovative Swiss Businesses Tackle Global Challenges

Few Americans recognize the name Oerlikon, yet millions benefit from the Swiss powerhouse’s innovative global technology and engineering solutions. Oerlikon is one of the leading providers of advanced materials, surface engineering, and polymer processing for the automotive, aerospace, energy, tooling, and additive manufacturing sectors. Every time an individual gets into a car or boards an…
Switzerland is one of the biggest industrial exporters per capita

For a small independent country with a population of 8.6 million, Switzerland has become a surprisingly strong industrial player with an ecosystem that is robust and competitive. Swiss industry represents over 25 percent of the country’s GDP, and is an important central component of the economy. A highly vigorous global production and research network compliments…
Innovative Swiss Medtech Solutions Reduce Complications

Just two decades ago patients undergoing medical procedures would face a long recovery period fraught with potential complications, associated pain, and a lengthy hospital stay. The medtech industry emerged from the union of medicine and technology and is a driving force of change and innovation. Healthcare has drastically transformed and evolved since the turn of…
Switzerland – a Medical Technology Hub

Enabling Innovation for Medtech Worldwide Switzerland’s medical technology sector has a global footprint, impacting patients around the world. The country tops the rankings for the sector’s contribution to gross domestic product (GDP), with 2.6 percent of Swiss GDP stemming from medtech. With a rich history and reputation for precision technology expertise, Switzerland is well-poised to…
Life Science Cluster Expands Biotech Hub

The Swiss capitalize on cross-border research to innovate The pharmaceutical sector is the country’s largest industry, representing 40 percent of exports. Exceptional leadership in research and development, combined with a robust education system, have derived impressive results. Switzerland attracts high-level talent, capital and partnerships from around the world. It has first-class technology, innovation park infrastructure,…
Switzerland – a Nation of Inventors and Innovators

Switzerland Innovation Parks ensure the country remains the most innovative in the world For the last ten years, the World Intellectual Property Organization ranked Switzerland in the coveted top spot as the world’s most innovative country on their Global Innovation Index. Switzerland remains the country of inventors and innovators, with a record number of patent…
Science-Based Innovation: Increasing the Competitiveness of Swiss SMEs and Start-ups

Tackling global challenges requiring a multi-disciplinary solution Switzerland is strengthening its approach to tackle some of the world’s greatest challenges with innovation, and in its pursuits the Swiss government builds on Innosuisse. Initiatives by companies like Quantum Integrity (helping to detect fake photos and videos quickly with its software), ClearSpace (tackling failed satellites and the…
Interview: Dr. Daniel Risch, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Infrastructure, Economic Affairs and Sport, Principality of Liechtenstein

January 21, 2021 How do you assess relations with the USA? Relations are founded on shared values and historically strong social and economic interests. Liechtenstein has traditionally been a desirable location for companies, a crucial incubator for global innovation, and a valuable supplier to the USA. What are some benefits of Liechtenstein’s business ecosystem? Liechtenstein’s…
A Look Inside the World’s Most Innovative Economy

The World Intellectual Property Organization analyzed 131 economies, and for the last ten years, Switzerland has ranked as the world’s most innovative country. The nation specializes in offering innovative solutions to complex global challenges, and has a unique ecosystem for business and investment opportunities. International corporations value Switzerland as an efficient, stable and productive location…
How a Swiss AI Lab is helping to solve a global challenge

A Viewpoint from Prof Dr Andrea Emilio Rizzoli from Istituto Dalle Molle di studi sull’intelligenza artificiale (IDSIA) USI-SUPSI How do you assess Switzerland’s higher education system? In the past years, Switzerland has consistently been ranked as one of the most innovative countries in the world. There are various reasons why this small country, nestled in…
Switzerland: An Ideal Location for Global Operations

Innovative Swiss solutions tackling global challenges Switzerland specializes in offering innovative solutions to complex global operating structures seeking an efficient, stable and productive location to grow their dynamic high value-added businesses. The country is well known for offering one of the most competitive ecosystems globally. The nation has a liberal economy, political stability, international integration,…
Geneva: The Global Capital of Peace Fostering a thriving business metropolis

For a city with a population under half a million, Geneva has more influence on the global stage than people would expect. Within the Greater Geneva Bern Area (GGBA), lies one of the world’s most iconic and globally-minded cities. Endearingly referred to as the “world’s smallest metropolis,” Geneva is the capital of peace, the cradle…
St.GallenBodenseeArea: One of Switzerland’s Most Attractive Regions

Interview: Karin Jung, Head of the Department of Economics and Labor, Canton St.Gallen In eastern Switzerland, lies the St.GallenBodenseeArea (SGBA), an initiative of the cantons of St.Gallen, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, and Thurgau. SGBA is one of the largest and the most cost-efficient of the various economic areas of Switzerland, and rests between Munich and…
Canton Schwyz: The founding father of Swiss HealthTech

The Canton of Schwyz is one of the founding cantons and gave the entire nation its name. It has proven itself an autonomous industrial location resilient to economic pressures, and an active innovation hub. GDP growth in Schwyz exceeds the Swiss average and productivity is astonishingly high. Interview: Andreas Barraud, Head of the Department for Economic…