Microcity <strong>Startup</strong> Incubator YOUR INNOVATION MAKES US UNIQUE Extreme Precision, Micro-Milled from wood ( 22 μm ) Digital Manufacturing, made in Neuchâtel Spitzwerk.ch 8000 students 12 new 3500 sqm 39 companies & startups of surface hosted researchers since 2017 available neode.swiss microcity.ch
COVER STORIES 59 Neode –> Microcity Neuchâtel <strong>Startup</strong> and Innovation Hub is moving on Neode is a semi-public organization created back in 2003 by the Canton of Neuchâtel, various R&D institutions and private stakeholders. It acts as a high-tech business incubator mainly focused on precision industry, industrial processes and advanced manufacturing. After more than 50 startups successfully supported, time is coming to move forward and to enlarge the scope of activities of Neode, turning it into Microcity ! The canton of Neuchâtel has established itself as an internationally recognized center of excellence in ultra-high precision. To make the most of its DNA, the canton is to create Microcity SA, a company offering privileged access to all of its innovation support tools. This will further boost technology transfers between research institutes, startups, regional SMEs and large international companies. Microcity is an official partner of Switzerland Innovation. To meet the expectations of companies wishing to join this dynamic, the cluster‘s members are calling for the creation of a structure designed to accelerate exchanges within the ecosystem. To this end, Neode incubator will extend its missions, which are currently focused on startups to: • y support regional SMEs, • y welcome international companies, • y develop the cluster. The company will be renamed Microcity SA. and to meet your first partners, investors and customers, at the city center of the beautiful town of Neuchâtel. • y EPFL Institute of Microengineering (IMT): 11 chairs and 250+ professors and scientists • y Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnics (CSEM): 400+ scientists • y University of Applied Sciences Arc (HE-Arc): 4 domains and 3,000+ students, professors and scientists • y University of Neuchâtel (UniNE): 4 faculties and 5,000+ students, professors and scientists Location La Chaux-de-Fonds: Cutting Edge Industrial Ecosystem, In the Green With 4,000sqm. of high-end industrial facilities, hosting part of the R&D teams of HE-Arc, Neode/Microcity is neighboring with prestigious watchmakers and industry players in the medical, electronics and micromechanics fields. In deep nature, mountains and forests, it is the perfect location to create synergies between research, industrial expertise and innovation. • y 3 research groups (medical devices, micro and nanosystems, surface engineering) and 50+ professors and scientists of HE- Arc • y 150sqm. of clean rooms (ISO 10,000 and 100,000) • y Fully equipped industrial workshops (air conditioning, vacuum, gas networks, compressed air, water treatment, etc.) Neode Microcity Microcity <strong>Startup</strong> Incubator <strong>Startup</strong>s <strong>Startup</strong>s SMEs Large Companies Facts and Figures, Contact Organization Neode SA (–> Microcity SA) As of 1st January 2019, the Microcity Innovation Cluster will be equipped with a proper legal structure responding to multiple needs and offering it more leeway to fulfil its various roles related to the promotion and support of innovation. Moreover, by integrating Neode‘s current sites in Neuchâtel and La Chaux-de- Fonds, Microcity SA immediately establishes a strong cantonal presence. Location Neuchâtel: High Tech Campus, Downtown Surrounding by education and R&D centers worldwide renown, Neode/Microcity is located at the heart of a unique density ecosystem – 8,000+ students and scientists – supporting technology transfer projects. It is the ideal location to kick-off your startup Foundation 2003 (–> 2019) Mission Statement Number of Employees 6 (–> 10) Number of companies hosted Your innovation makes us unique, at the heart of infinite precision 39 SANDY WETZEL, CEO +41 78 761 23 36 sandy.wetzel@neode.ch microcity.ch SWISS STARTUP <strong>GUIDE</strong> <strong>2018</strong>
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