Who We Are?
The Healthtechpark Zurich-Schlieren is a non-profit association founded
through an initiative by the City of Schlieren and the Canton of Zurich. Our
mission is to strengthen the HealthTech community and economy in the
Greater Zurich Area by fostering collaboration, innovation, and growth.
Zurich is one of the strongest HealthTech regions in the world, with:
A robust academic and healthcare environment.
Proximity to cutting-edge research institutions and skilled professionals.
At the Healthtechpark, we accelerate innovation and facilitate economic
success by providing both a vibrant community and the infrastructure to
connect key players in the HealthTech ecosystem — including corporates,
startups, hospitals, and service providers.
What We Do?
More activities to be added as the community grows. We offer a range of
activities and events to foster collaboration, learning, and networking:
CEO
Energy
Break
A quick and impactful
networking session for
company leaders
Innovation
Circle
Event
Learn through peer-to-peer exchange and from innovation leaders
Vegan
Network
Lunch
Promote health and sustainability while connecting with others in the community
HealthTech
Flagship
Event
Our premier event bringing
together corporates, startups, and technology provi
ders to drive innovation.
Why Join Us?
By joining the Healthtechpark, you become part of a thriving ecosystem
that drives innovation and collaboration. Members gain access to:
A vibrant network of like-minded innovators.
Opportunities for knowledge sharing and collaboration.
Events, mentoring, and consulting services designed to empower you.
Affordable and flexible office and lab spaces in Schlieren.
Mission, Vision, Values
Mission
We are building a dynamic ecosystem where HealthTech companies of all sizes can thrive, by enabling collaboration between startups, SMEs, corporates, and service providers to solve healthcare challenges. We provide the resources and infrastructure to support the innovation journey, from idea, through execution to exit.
Vision
Our vision is simple: to become the healthiest and most successful healthtech business community. We believe that by fostering collaboration, innovation, and shared success, we can create an environment where HealthTech companies of all sizes thrive, and where the Greater Zurich Area continues to lead as a global hub for HealthTech innovation.
Values
At Healthtechpark, we value innovation, partnership, community, and health, fostering collaboration over competition and connection over isolation to create a thriving ecosystem for HealthTech success where everyone feels comfortable.
Team
We are proud to represent a diverse and growing network of HealthTech innovators, including: Startups
driving cutting-edge innovations, SMEs creating impactful solutions and scaling their businesses, corporate
leaders shaping the future of healthcare and service providers offering critical expertise and support.
Vincent Irrling
Managing Director
Albert Schweizer
President
Anne Schmidt
Responsible for Food Location Promotion Canton of Zurich
Daniel Bachofen
Vice President
Alain Rudiger
Chief Physician, Medical Clinic
Michael Tschudin
Partner
Wenger Vieli AG
Melanie Aregger
CEO & Co-Founder at Avelo
Martin Stauber
CEO at GratXray AG
Advisors
At the Healthtechpark our advisors bring a wealth of experience and expertise, providing direct counsel to the Managing Director, Vincent Irrling.
Jan Fülscher
Entrepreneur, Startup Coach, Mentor, Lecturer, and Startup Ecosystem Builder
Kurt Ruffieux
Serial Entrepreneur in the HealthTech Space
Mario Jenni
Co-founder and CEO at BIO-TECHNOPARK® Schlieren-Zurich
