invest Neuchâtel: a natural partner in innovation and a gateway to Europe
With an innovative ecosystem dating back more than three centuries, invest Neuchâtel, supported by the Department of Economy and Social Cohesion of the Canton of Neuchâtel, has announced its ambition to strengthen its collaborations with Quebec and Canada. Accompanied by Innovitech with a delegation of more than 20 companies, invest Neuchâtel wishes to highlight the unique potential for synergies between the Swiss and Quebec ecosystems.
Neuchâtel, Canada’s complementary partner in innovation and trade
With centers of excellence in medical technology, microtechnology, precision watchmaking, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors, Neuchâtel’s expertise is highly complementary to that of Quebec. This proximity paves the way for promising cooperation in healthcare, aerospace, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and energy transition.
“The Swiss and Quebecers share a common pragmatism in business, openness to multiculturalism, and an internationally recognized sense of innovation. Strengthening these ties creates value on both sides of the Atlantic,” emphasizes Florence Nater, Minister of Economy and Social Cohesion for the Canton of Neuchâtel.
A strategic gateway to Europe
In addition to its economic dynamism, Neuchâtel offers Canadian companies privileged access to the European market. Thanks to competitive taxation (13.56% for corporations), a diversified industrial base, leading innovation clusters—Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology (CSEM), École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Haute-École Arc (HE-Arc), University of Neuchâtel (UniNE) and Microcity—and its close proximity to major European hubs, the canton is an ideal location for businesses.
Every year, numerous international companies choose Neuchâtel as a location for expansion, attracted by stable conditions, a pool of highly qualified talent, and an ecosystem conducive to innovation.
A partnership to build
Invest Neuchâtel’s participation in the MEDTEQ+ 2026 Health Innovation Summit illustrates its desire to strengthen exchanges with Quebec and explore concrete opportunities for collaboration.
Official representatives from Invest Neuchâtel will be available during the event to meet with companies, institutions, and decision-makers.
All documents and information related to these initiatives will be provided upon request by Innovitech, a partner of Invest Neuchâtel in Quebec.
About invest Neuchâtel
invest Neuchâtel is the identity of the Canton of Neuchâtel for promoting the region’s economic assets in Switzerland and internationally. Supported by the Department of Economy and Social Cohesion, its role is to raise awareness of the canton’s industrial, technological, and innovation ecosystem among businesses, investors, and economic partners. Working with public, academic, and private stakeholders, invest Neuchâtel strives to enhance the region’s appeal and foster sustainable and innovative collaborations.
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