Neuchâtel’s research and development ecosystem is one of the most advanced and collaborative in Europe, where the line between research and industry has all but disappeared.
With leading institutions such as EPFL, CSEM, the University of Neuchâtel and HE Arc working alongside private partners, the region has become a living laboratory where ideas evolve into market-ready technologies.
From atomic clock precision and microengineering breakthroughs to life sciences innovations and advanced manufacturing, Neuchâtel’s institutions are driving the transition from research to reality. EPFL’s Micro Manufacturing Science and Engineering Centre (M2C) brings together over a thousand researchers and engineers to develop smart systems, materials and processes that redefine what is possible in micromechanics and automation. CSEM, meanwhile, has become a global benchmark for applied research, turning academic excellence into industrial strength through its expertise in advanced electronics, MEMS and low-energy systems.
Microcity, Neuchâtel’s innovation pole, unites over 7,000 students, 6,000 apprentices and hundreds of technology transfer projects every year. This concentration of talent ensures that discoveries in nanotechnology, microfluidics and smart materials quickly reach global markets. Businesses investing in Neuchâtel benefit from direct access to these resources and to one of the highest densities of patents per capita in Switzerland.
Here, research delivers results. Companies choosing Neuchâtel tap into a system built for speed, precision and collaboration, the perfect foundation to turn innovation into impact.
