Clusters
Development zones
Several major development zones in Canton Schwyz will be redesigned over the next few years, with redevelopment already underway in some cases.
Brunnen Nord
Brunnen Nord (Ingenbohl municipality) is home to a new neighbourhood development, which will provide space for 1400 workplaces and homes for 1200 people.
The newly constructed Hertipark comprises vibrant commercial and service premises, while the living, working and leisure spaces on the historic Nova Brunnen site combine urban flair with a beautiful natural setting.
Bahnhofsareal Seewen (Seewen railway station site)
The site covers around 45 000 square metres. The Zeughausareal Seewen (Seewen armory site) has strategic importance thanks to its location directly adjoining the Schwyz railway station. It will be redeveloped over the next few years, creating new commercial, service, leisure, cultural and residential space. The site has the potential for approximately 1200 to 1400 jobs.
Bahnhofsareal Arth-Goldau (Arth-Goldau railway station site)
The Arth-Goldau railway station has become an attractive traffic junction between German-speaking Switzerland and Lombardy thanks to the opening of the Gotthard Base Tunnel (NRLA, New Rail Link through the Alps). In anticipation of this, the station and its surroundings are being redeveloped. The site benefits from its proximity to Milan, which makes it of particular interest to service providers, international companies and subsidiaries.
Industry focus
Canton Schwyz focuses strategically on certain industries. There is significant potential in locating similar businesses close to one another and creating opportunities for close networking. These strategies – and the support of the CSEM technology and innovation centre, which is based in Schwyz – boost businesses’ capacity for innovation, ensuring they can remain competitive over the long term.
Businesses in Canton Schwyz have access to industry-specific expertise and cutting-edge technologies. All companies benefit from the canton’s outstanding infrastructure and international focus.
Financial Cluster
For many years, the Höfe District has been known in Switzerland and internationally as a location for prominent financial service providers. The cluster is an innovative hub for providers of financial services, with 600 specialist companies and around 2500 employees thriving here. From developing new financial products and software to providing client-focused services in all areas of the financial industry, Pfäffikon and the surrounding area offers businesses and clients everything they would expect from a professional financial cluster.
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Health Tech Cluster Switzerland
The Health Tech Cluster Switzerland (HTCS) is a network of manufacturers, suppliers, research and training institutions, service providers and investors in the field of health technology. The cluster unites companies from the medical technology, pharma, biotechnology, diagnostics and healthcare industries in a mutually profitable way, thus increasing their added value. The HTCS focuses on the personal and digital networking of its members.
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International headquarters
Numerous international headquarters have been set up in Canton Schwyz. Thanks to its central location, excellent transport links, political stability, liberal economic environment and low tax rates, the canton represents an ideal setting for enterprises with international interests.
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Other sector focuses
In addition to the areas mentioned above, Canton Schwyz is also home to clusters of businesses operating in other sectors, including blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), advanced manufacturing and cleantech.
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Ecosystems
Maps
- Blockchain
- FinTech
- Computer Science
- MedTech
- BioTech & Pharma
- CleanTech
- FoodTech
- Robotics & Autonomous Systems
Fact sheets
- Headquarters
- Fintech
- Blockchain
- Medical technology
- Personlized health
- Biotech
- ICT
- Artificial intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Mechanical, electrical and metal industry
- Advanced manufacturing
- Robotics and drones