For more than three centuries, Neuchâtel has nurtured an industrial culture that continues to shape Swiss innovation today. From the mountain valleys where watchmakers once honed their craft, to the modern research campuses driving global advances in microtechnology and automation, this heritage is a living engine of creativity and excellence.
The precision, reliability and quality born out of watchmaking traditions now underpin entire high-value sectors. Neuchâtel’s expertise extends from MedTech and life sciences to aerospace, space exploration, photonics, biomanufacturing and advanced materials. This foundation enables local companies to transform concepts into world-class products that compete globally.
What makes Neuchâtel unique is the way history and modernity converge. Academic and research institutions such as EPFL, UniNE, HE-Arc and CSEM collaborate closely with industry to transfer knowledge into market-ready technologies. The result is Switzerland’s highest density of patents per capita and a reputation for delivering solutions where precision and innovation matter most.
Neuchâtel proves that heritage is not about the past, but about continuity and resilience. It is an industrial DNA that gives companies the tools and mindset to lead the next wave of Swiss and European innovation.
