From luxury timepieces to pioneering space exploration, the Canton of Neuchâtel has established itself as a global leader in developing the world’s most advanced and dependable microsystems.
Home to world-class research institutions such as EPFL, CSEM, HE-Arc and UniNE, Neuchâtel is a centre of excellence in microelectronics, micromechanics and advanced manufacturing. This unique ecosystem produces components that power high-value industries – from medtech and biotech to aerospace, quantum technologies and smart sensors – all within an environment optimised for precision, miniaturisation and ultra-low energy consumption.
The region’s Micro-Manufacturing Science and Engineering Centre (M2C) leads innovation in functional integration, MEMS/MOEMS, microfluidics and multi-material processing. Businesses here benefit from unparalleled access to advanced tools, specialist talent, and an ecosystem where industry and academia work hand in hand to turn groundbreaking concepts into market-ready products.
With the highest density of patents per capita in Switzerland, Neuchâtel’s legacy of watchmaking mastery has evolved into the development of smart, complex and globally competitive microsystems that shape the future of technology.
For companies ready to push the boundaries of innovation, Neuchâtel offers the perfect launchpad.
