Fostering networking
Connecting industrial biotechnology clusters through national and international partnerships, complemented by joint events that foster knowledge exchange and collaboration.
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Industrial biotech chapter
Developing Swiss industrial biotechnology beyond the biopharmaceutical sector toward a low-carbon, circular economy
Starting position
One of the most transformative technologies of the next twenty years
Beyond healthcare, industrial biotechnology offers solutions to major industrial and environmental challenges.
Industrial biotech enables resource-efficient manufacturing, reduces pollution, reuses waste and creates commercially valuable products and processes that support a low-carbon, circular economy. With its strengths in research, innovation and manufacturing technologies, Switzerland is well positioned to become a global leader in the bioeconomy.
Vision
Advancing Switzerland’s bioeconomy
Building on Switzerland’s strengths in biotechnology research, manufacturing expertise, and innovation, the industrial biotech chapter aims to position Switzerland as a global leader in the bioeconomy. The chapter connects companies, researchers, and industry partners, fosters knowledge exchange, and promotes collaboration to accelerate the development, scale-up, and industrial adoption of sustainable biotechnology solutions.
Chapter partners
Discover the industrial biotech community
The industrial biotech chapter is a joint activity of the Swiss Biotech Association and the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences.
Industrial biotech in action
Explore pioneering companies
Discover selected companies from the industrial biotech chapter and learn how their technologies are applied across different industries. Together with the chapter partners, these examples showcase the breadth of expertise, innovative solutions, and industrial applications represented within the community.
Bloom Biorenewables SA
- Production (of own products)
Not a member
Planetary SA
- Production (of own products)
Member
Showcasing industrial biotech on a global stage
Engage at the Swiss Biotech Day
The Swiss Biotech Day, our flagship annual event and one of the world’s premier biotechnology conferences, offers the industrial biotech chapter a prominent platform to showcase its innovations, expertise, and industry impact.
Want to showcase your innovations, share your expertise, or expand your network? Companies and experts from the industrial biotech chapter are invited to express their interest early in sponsorship opportunities, pitching slots, or panel discussions to help shape the chapter program and connect with an international audience.
Highlights from the Swiss Biotech Day 2026
Industrial biotech on the global stage
Explore how the chapter highlighted industrial biotech innovation through company pitches and expert discussions at the Swiss Biotech Day.
Panel discussion: Bioremediation and beyond - biotechnology for resilient soils and sustainable living. Experts explored how environmental biotechnology can help restore contaminated soils and advance sustainable land management.
Pitching session: Showcasing the diversity of Swiss industrial biotechnology. Innovative companies presented applications across foodtech, agritech and other industrial sectors, demonstrating the breadth of industrial biotechnology.
Get involved
Advance industrial biotech
Companies and experts in industrial biotech are welcome to take part, whether or not they are members of the Swiss Biotech Association.
The chapter’s main stage is the Swiss Biotech Day. Contact the chapter head to:
- Pitch your company or technology and showcase your innovations
- Share your expertise in a panel discussion
- Raise your visibility as a sponsor
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