A unique interface in Neuchâtel and across Switzerland
  • An innovation and collaboration hub with international ambitions
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As an innovation hub, MICROCITY provides streamlined access to leading institutions and companies in the fields of micro- and nanotechnologies and micro-fabrication, applied to healthcare, watchmaking, energy, mobility, digital and space exploration

Access innovative technologies developed and shared by leading stakeholders from industry, research, the economy, and innovation parks across Switzerland. Join our network and quickly identify strategic partners to accelerate your innovation projects within a dense, highly qualified, and collaboration-driven environment. An innovation and collaboration hub with international ambitions.

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1000+ researchers
7000+ studients
6 educational and research institutions
800+ annual technology transfer projects
6000+ apprentices

Leverage an academic and entrepreneurial network

We activate the academic network around your needs, helping you connect with the right partners for technological solutions and uncover new industrial collaboration opportunities through a variety of dedicated events, such as :

- BBQ Innovation

- Innocités challenges

- Neighborhood Party

- Graines d'entrepreneur

- Micro 24, Micro 22,...

Microcity is part of the Switzerland Innovation Park Network, a network of six parks in Western Switzerland covering all major innovation areas. Highly skilled talent, state-of-the-art laboratories, and a unique collaborative environment foster the development of tomorrow’s breakthrough solutions. Switzerland Innovation Park Network West EPFL brings together six sites active across five key innovation areas.

Finding your way through the innovation ecosystem can be complex. Microcity acts as a compass, offering companies a single, central point of contact with in-depth knowledge of the technological innovation landscape of the Canton of Neuchâtel.

Technological ecosystems

Microcity’s technological ecosystems bring together academic and industrial stakeholders around strategic themes such as watchmaking and jewelry, healthtec and medtech, digital technologies, and the circular economy. They foster collaboration between SMEs, startups, and large companies, knowledge sharing, and the development of high-value innovative projects.

Collaborations
Micro-nano leaders

In Neuchâtel, you gain access to Swiss and global leaders in microtechnology and nanotechnology, across both private companies and public institutions. Through its collaborative network, Microcity connects you with innovative companies, industry experts, and academic stakeholders.

Innovation club
A trusted point of contact

By being part of Microcity and participating in its events, you gain facilitated access to key industry stakeholders. Through informal networking opportunities, you can meet C-level executives and decision-makers, engage in meaningful exchanges, and convince them to support your projects.

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