Hightech Zentrum Aargau
Hightech Zentrum Aargau works as a central innovation agency and supports Aargau-based companies – particularly SMEs – in their innovation projects. The team of experts supports companies with their innovation projects, from the idea and feasibility studies to the finished product and market launch.
ANAXAM
The technology transfer centre ANAXAM offers industry access to analytical methods with neutron and synchrotron radiation far beyond the laboratory scale, primarily at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI). The institute thereby promotes innovation and knowledge transfer. ANAXAM is based in Park Innovaare, close to the PSI.
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW)
FHNW offers practice-oriented research and development geared directly to the questions and needs of companies. With its comprehensive range of services, FHNW supports companies and institutions in developing concrete solutions to specific challenges.
Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL
FiBL is one of the world’s leading research facilities for organic farming. FiBL’s strengths include interdisciplinary research, joint innovations with farmers and the food industry, solution-oriented development projects and rapid knowledge transfer from research to practice.
SNI Swiss Nanoscience Institute
The Swiss Nanoscience Institute (SNI) at the University of Basel is a centre of excellence for nanosciences and nanotechnology. The Nano-Argovia programme to promote innovation and build expertise in nanotechnologies in companies in northern Switzerland is funded by the Canton of Aargau.
Park Innovaare
Park Innovaare offers an innovation ecosystem for high-tech companies of all sizes. Thanks to its proximity to the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), it provides companies with first-class research infrastructure, supports their business development and connects them with science and technology experts.
Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL
The Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL is one of the world’s leading research facilities for organic farming.
FiBL’s strengths include interdisciplinary research, joint innovations with farmers and the food industry, solution-oriented development projects and rapid knowledge transfer from research to practice.
Landwirtschaftliches Zentrum Liebegg
The agricultural centre Landwirtschaftliches Zentrum Liebegg is the competence centre for agriculture, home economics and nutrition in the canton of Aargau.
Its core activities include: vocational training, higher vocational training, continuing education and course learning, consulting and working groups, and advisory services in special sectors.
Plastics training and technology centre
The KATZ plastics training and technology centre conducts research in the field of plastics processing and thereby supports the entire spectrum of its applications. It supports and advises companies and universities on innovative projects in technology and applied research and development.
KATZ supports companies in development from product design to production readiness.
SNI Swiss Nanoscience Institute
The Swiss Nanoscience Institute (SNI) at the University of Basel is a centre of excellence for nanosciences and nanotechnology.
The Nano-Argovia programme to promote innovation and expertise development in nanotechnologies in companies in northern Switzerland is funded by the Canton of Aargau. It bridges the gap between basic research at the SNI and industry applications.
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW)
The University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland and its departments work in teaching, research, continuing education and services.
Its subject areas include applied psychology; architecture, civil engineering and geomatics; design and art; computer science; life sciences; music; education; social work; technology and economics.
University of Basel
As a comprehensive university, the University of Basel attracts students from all over the world and offers excellent conditions for studying at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level. In international university rankings, it usually ranks among the top 100 universities in the world.
The University of Basel can be reached within 20–45 minutes from Aargau.
University of Bern
The University of Bern is a comprehensive university in the European university tradition. Its range of faculties includes theology, arts and humanities, social sciences, law and economics, medicine, veterinary medicine and natural sciences.
The University of Bern can be reached within 30–60 minutes from Aargau.
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
As one of the nine public universities of applied sciences in Switzerland, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is supported by the six central Swiss cantons of Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden and Zug.
It brings together the departments of engineering and architecture, business, IT, social work, design/film/art and music.
Interesting facts about Switzerland
Welcome to Switzerland
Switzerland is one of the safest countries in the world and stands out owing to its political and economic stability. The federal state system, low capital costs, currency stability, solid purchasing power, moderate tax burden and pronounced innovative strength make the Alpine region particularly attractive as a business hub.
Most innovative country in the world
According to the annual study by the UN’s World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Switzerland is the most innovative country in the world and reached this top spot for the 13th time in a row in 2023. The overall business environment, the use of new technologies, patents and technical expertise contributed to reaching this position.
Interesting facts about Aargau as a location
Aargau is strategically located between the Swiss cities of Zurich, Basel and Bern and borders southern Germany in the north. The key transport routes between Switzerland and EU countries run through Aargau.
The Zurich and Basel airports can be reached within 20–45 minutes and offer fast connections to international destinations. The dense rail network and the interval timetable make rail the most reliable means of transport in Switzerland.
Aargau has excellent transport links thanks to the dense public transport network, the A1 and A3 motorways and a well-developed road network. This makes it possible to reach major world cities in just a few hours.
Interesting information about Aargau as a business hub
More than 45,000 businesses are based in Aargau and highly value the pro-business and entrepreneur-friendly environment. They all benefit from attractive overall conditions, a dynamic innovation landscape and proximity to research and education.
Aargau is a particularly pro-business canton with a liberal economic policy. Administrative processes and structures are designed efficiently, and collaboration with the authorities is much more straightforward than in many other cantons.
Business hub
Small and medium-sized companies as well as global corporations are successful in numerous sectors in Aargau. Its brands represent wide-ranging technological expertise and know-how in groundbreaking key technologies.
Sites & spaces
The canton of Aargau features attractive business centres and sites with extensive development potential. Whether you’re looking for short-term commercial space or long-term development opportunities for your company, you’ll find what you need in Aargau.
Promoting innovation
The canton of Aargau is home to renowned research institutions and leading educational establishments that work closely with industry to promote innovation.
Aargau-based companies benefit from collaboration with innovation experts who connect science and business even more closely. They have access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and attractive subsidies.