New innovation programme strengthens the canton of Jura
The location promoter Basel Area Business & Innovation is stepping up its activities in the canton of Jura with the InnoJura programme. It creates a direct link between start-ups and SMEs to drive forward cutting-edge technologies and industrial innovations.
According to its announcement, the location and investment promoter Basel Area Business & Innovation is launching a comprehensive innovation programme for the canton of Jura. It is called InnoJura and expands the agency’s activities. In addition to the Switzerland Innovation Park in Allschwil and the one on the Novartis Campus in Basel, it has also been managing the Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area – Jura in Courroux since 2019. Since 2022, Courroux has been hosting the Medtech Congress, the Accelerators i4Challenge and DayOne Tech, all of which promote the establishment and development of start-ups.
According to the information provided, InnoJura builds on the experience gained in this process. The new programme is divided into three parts. It includes the InnoJura Accelerator, the entry point for start-ups. Young companies from industry-intensive sectors are prepared for partnerships with SMEs through coaching, group sessions and seminars.
The programme also includes the InnoJura Academy. This is the entry point for SMEs. It is aimed at industrial companies that want to benefit from external innovations and collaborate with start-ups in expert-led workshops and practical modules. Finally, the InnoJura platform is the third element that brings start-ups and SMEs together. Sébastien Meunier, Director of SME Innovation at Basel Area Business & Innovation, has no doubt: “I am convinced that InnoJura will be met with great interest among companies in the Jura.”