State-of-the-art services and infrastructure

World-leading it creativity

The World Wide Web was created in the GREATER GENEVA BERNE area (GGBa) at CERN; with this track record, it is no surprise that the region is a magnet for top-drawer organizations in the technology, media and telecommunications sectors seeking to benefit from the expertise available.

Excellent connectivity

Switzerland is among the leading countries worldwide when it comes to the quality and depth of its IT infrastructure. Factors in its favor include security of the internet infrastructure, government support and telecoms competition. In this last area, a three-minute fixed line call between Switzerland and the US is among the most competitively priced worldwide.

Wide choice of property

Whether you need a headquarters location, research or production facility, or a home for your family, the GGBa has the modern infrastructure and choice of land and buildings normally only found in far larger (and less convenient) international cities. In short, even the most stringent requirements can be met.

Incentives to relocate

The GGBa’s Priority Development Site program provides strategically appointed properties at attractive rates. Locations include public transport nodes for easy access. They are particularly suited to offices, R&D units and technological production plants.

Business centers – sharing the cost

A cost-effective alternative to buying or renting premises, or to a science and technology park, can be one of the numerous GGBa business centers. These offer private office space with support staff and facilities.

The GGBa’s large choice of incubators and technology parks also play a crucial role in applied research and the commercialization of technologies, as well as identifying partners.

the GGBa’s other strategic assets:

• Liberalization of the service sector has contributed to a smoother set-up experience for businesses, especially smaller start-ups needing to outsource everything from patenting to pharmaco-vigilance;
• An efficient transportation network: Europe’s major business centers can be reached in less than two hours;
• Full range of export services: from packing to freight forwarding, documentation to banks and transport companies;
• Free ports: the GGBa’s free ports allow goods to be stored, packaged, itemised, labelled and reshipped without passing through customs (in Geneva Berne, Valais and Vaud);
• Range of prestigious hotels and conference facilities: with easy access, thanks to the excellent transportation options available.