BioAlps is Western Switzerland's life sciences cluster and the entry point to the Swiss Health Valley — Europe’s most diversified life sciences ecosystem. Backed by six cantons and 16 academic institutions, BioAlps connects startups, SMEs, multinationals, researchers, investors, and institutions.
BioAlps is the life sciences cluster of Western Switzerland and the main entry point to the Swiss Health Valley — Europe’s most diversified life sciences ecosystem. Backed by six cantons and 16 academic institutions, BioAlps connects startups, SMEs, multinationals, researchers, investors, and institutions across the region.
With over 1,400 companies, 60+ research and academic institutions, 5,000+ researchers and students, and 40,000 jobs, Western Switzerland offers a powerful concentration of expertise across biotech, medtech, pharma, digital health, foodtech, and cosmetics — all within a compact, accessible, and innovation-friendly environment.
• A thriving network through high-impact events: INSIDE, DEEP DIVE, Investors & Innovators Connect, BioInnovation Day, BioAlps Networking Day
• A comprehensive directory of key players across the Swiss Health Valley
• News and insights aggregated from the region’s vibrant ecosystem
• Support for technology transfer from academia to industry
• Startup and business development initiatives
• Collaboration across sectors: linking science, finance, and government
• International visibility through strong communication and partnerships
• A close-knit, dynamic community ready to welcome new innovators
Whether you are launching a startup, scaling a breakthrough technology, or looking to connect with cutting-edge research and partners — BioAlps is your bridge to growth, impact, and innovation in Switzerland and beyond.
BioAlps is an initiative of the Cantons of Fribourg, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel, Geneva and Jura supported by the SECO (Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs). The association is also supported by 16 academic institutions