Basel Area a magnet for life sciences and start-ups
2023 zeichnete sich die Wirtschaftsregion Basel Area erneut durch eine hohe Attraktivität für ausländische Unternehmen und Startups aus, mit einer bemerkenswerten Anzahl von 34 Neuniederlassungen, überwiegend aus dem Life Sciences-Bereich. Zudem verzeichnete Basel Area Business & Innovation mit 86 neuen Firmengründungen nahezu einen Rekordwert.
Under the aegis of Basel Area Business & Innovation, the tri-cantonal agency for location promotion and innovation promotion, the region has achieved impressive results in terms of both company relocations and start-ups, which, although slightly below the previous year’s level, are well above the multi-year average. The life sciences sector in particular is showing a strong commitment to the region, which emphasises its position as the leading Swiss location in this sector.
The Basel Area is characterised by a highly networked ecosystem that provides the basis for the development of innovative solutions. The newly established and founded companies are planning to create around 700 new jobs over the next few years, which will further strengthen the region’s economic dynamism. Companies from 17 different countries, including major biotech start-ups from the USA, have decided in favour of Basel, attracted by the region’s high quality of life and international orientation.
The Basel Area is thus continuing to establish itself as an attractive destination for future-oriented industries, with the consulting, life sciences and construction sectors standing out in particular. The commitment of Basel Area Business & Innovation is making a significant contribution to positioning the region as an innovative and forward-looking location both nationally and internationally.