Switzerland is a world champion in innovation, and Winterthur an important part of it
As an industrial and business location Winterthur is an important center for mechanical engineering, mechatronics, vehicle manufacturing, medical technology/life sciences and digital sciences. It is also leading in the insurance sector and a centre of competence for healthcare.
Important innovations have been developed here: the first factory in Switzerland, the turbo charger, the first artificial hip joint or the largest battery-powered car in the World.
Today multinational companies such as Rieter, Givaudan, Kistler and many more invest in centres for technology and innovation. Small start-ups are set up here, while SMEs appreciate the personal environment and the quick access to a specialised workforce.
The availability of qualified staff, the universities in Zurich, Winterthur and Eastern Switzerland, the availability of land for construction as well as the closeness to Zurich International Airport make Winterthur a top choice for technology enterprises and trendsetters in innovation.
Stephanie Haelg, Head of Business & Meetings, Innovation and Education, is pleased to assist you with any questions regarding innovation.
Winterthur has been a place of innovation for generations:
The first factory, the first professional education centre, the Maggi cube, the artificial hip joints, the first comedy theatre, the first battery-powered garbage truck, the first electronic parking system and much more got started here. On the following map you see a selections of innovations made in Winterthur.
See the innovation map of Winterthur here.