Know-how and innovation
Research and development
Canton Schwyz assumes an active role in the field of knowledge and technology transfer. The aim is to provide companies with access to technical and entrepreneurial know-how for the successful implementation of innovations. The development of advanced technologies and the realisation of new products and services are essential for the preservation and creation of jobs, and they ensure a competitive advantage for companies based in Canton Schwyz.
Schwyz Next
Schwyz Next is a platform for entrepreneurs and business leaders in the Canton Schwyz, who are interested in future trends and purpose to realise innovations. Experts at Schwyz Next identify relevant, forward-looking developments at an early stage and systematically, record them for business and thereafter support their implementation in companies.
InnovationsTransfer Central Switzerland
The ITZ – Central Switzerland’s innovation transfer network – acts as a hub for science and business, and promotes the competitiveness of small and medium-sized companies in Central Switzerland with the programme Zentralschweiz Innovativ.
CSEM
CSEM is a private, non-profit Swiss research and technology organisation. It manages and promotes innovation with the aim of transforming ground-breaking basic research into advanced processes, leading to innovative products and helping industry and society to prepare for the future.
Established network
In the area of knowledge and technology transfer, you can benefit from our network comprised of specialist organisations such as universities, universities of applied sciences, technology centres and transfer institutions. Take advantage of the services offered by these professional transfer agencies.
Tertiary educational institutions
- Schwyz University of Teacher Education
- OST Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences
- ZHAW School of Life Sciences and Facility Management
- Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
- Institute of Financial Services Zug
Fact sheet
Funding opportunities
Our aim is to offer all companies in the canton a first-class business environment across the board. As a consequence, Canton Schwyz does not offer firms individual development packages or direct financial aid. Various forms of security collateral can help facilitate company start-ups. We also maintain contacts with banks and venture capital firms. Please feel free to contact us.
Innovation Foundation of Schwyzer Kantonalbank
Schwyzer Kantonalbank promotes the Schwyz economy’s capacity to innovate. Its Innovation Foundation, funded to the tune of CHF 20 million, provides for young technology start-ups a strong stimulus to the creation and preservation of jobs offering future perspectives.
Innosuisse
As the Swiss Innovation Promotion Agency, Innosuisse supports science-based innovation in the interests of industry and society and gives SMEs easy access to the knowledge and resources of research institutions. Innosuisse especially promotes the partnership between academia and the market with innovation projects, networking, training and coaching.
Development awards
Many small and medium-sized enterprises are bursting with innovative solutions. However, they are often too little known or they lack the requisite capital to be able to bring their products to market.
Development awards can help in these situations. Taking part in such award schemes enables companies to make new, useful contacts and to exchange ideas with others in similar situations. Award-winners also benefit from the added media attention. This raises the profile of their innovations in the market – and amongst potential investors.
Use the opportunity of taking part in competitions and you too could win a development award for your business idea.
More information may be found in the Service Box.
- Prix SVC
- Central Switzerland New Entrepreneur Prize
- IHZ Innovation Prize
- ESPRIX Award
- Swiss Economic Award
- de Vigier Foundation Prize
- Venture
