From start-up funding to the rental of rooms: Switzerland Innovation Park Ost supports companies interested in innovation with a wide range of services and creates access to a strong network.
For a year now, the Switzerland Innovation Park Ost (SIP Ost) has been committed to strengthening innovative power in the region of Eastern Switzerland and in the Principality of Liechtenstein. With the networking of research and industry, innovations are accelerated and the development of new business models is promoted. But where and how exactly does the Innovationspark Ost provide support? And what added value does it offer? Here you can get an overview of the benefits for SMEs and start-ups.
Benefit from knowledge transfer
The SIP Ost is part of a diverse network . Research partners are EMPA, Kantonsspital St.Gallen, University of St.Gallen, Ostschweizer Fachhochschule and RhySearch. Anyone who is part of the SIP Ost community has access to knowledge and research results that flow into the development of marketable products, processes and services. The SIP Ost focuses on three main topics from the regional economy: health and performance, sensor technology and digitization.
Get together with the right people
In order for innovations to emerge and grow, it is crucial to know the right people. The SIP Ost arranges contacts, finds development partners or arranges experts who support entrepreneurs with discussions, professional advice or coaching.
Receive funding as a start-up
The start-up funding program Startfeld is part of the Innovation Park East. Ambitious entrepreneurs from Eastern Switzerland benefit from a comprehensive support program. The start-ups go through different stages in the funding process . In the initial consultation, you receive valuable input on the opportunities and risks of your project. The start-up can receive a funding package through the pitch in front of the expert committee. This gives you access to a wide range of services that will take your start-up to the next level. The last station in the funding process ends in front of the Startfeld Foundation and ideally with successful financing.
Find room for innovation
The Innovationspark Ost is at home on the Lerchenfeld campus. Start-ups, SMEs and technologically oriented companies have settled here on an area of over 7,000 square meters. The areas for rent are suitable for:
become part of the community
One of SIP Ost’s strongest assets is its network. As a partner , member or sponsor, private individuals or companies can become part of this diverse community. This also means that they can use the SIP Ost offers – participation in events or services for SMEs – at reduced rates.
Be picked up in a targeted manner on the customer journey
How the SIP Ost can best support the development of innovations depends on the needs of the start-ups and SMEs. The offers are correspondingly diverse. Would you like to find out more or do you have specific questions? Get in touch with us – we will be happy to find a solution together!
