Propelling Innovators
to Achieve Impact
"Our aim is to help you make a positive impact on society by guiding you to develop ideas that lead to sustainable business ventures."
Numbers
800+
Course
Participants
1200+
Thematic
Workshops
5000+
Active
Community
Our Offerings
The Innovation Office is the University of Basel's hub for entrepreneurship and innovation.
We are inspired by the complex challenges our planet faces, and believe that we can contribute to sustainable solutions through actively building bridges between academia, startups, industry, and society.
To turn our vision into reality, we run educational courses in entrepreneurship, organise inspirational activities for talented founders, operate startup incubation and acceleration programs, and start collaborations with the industry.
Founded in 2017, we are among the most established innovation hubs at universities in Switzerland. The Innovation Office is well-networked and collaborates across borders, with globally leading universities and startup hubs.
Learn: Discover and Learn
Discover your entrepreneurial spark and embark now on your entrepreneurial journey. Whether you're curious about starting your own venture or just exploring the possibilities, we provide entrepreneurial courses, inspirational events, and opportunities to connect with role models, startups, and seasoned entrepreneurs. We’re here to support your innovative ideas from the very beginning, helping you take them from concept to reality.
Create: Innovate and Create
With your startup idea at hand, we help you to create your startup and elevate it to the next level through accelerator programs, non-dilutive funding, and comprehensive support to address any question or challenge you face. Together with our knowledgeable network, let’s bring your vision to impact.
Grow: Expand and Grow
Expand your horizons and grow beyond borders. Our initiatives put a focus on special topics to build a vibrant global community of startups, researchers and entrepreneurs together with industry partners. We support startups in venturing abroad and facilitate international programs to foster cross-border collaboration. Together, we’ll help you thrive on the global stage.
Upcoming Events
Numbers
since 2017
110+
Number of startups incorporated from the University of Basel
56+
Number of startups we have supported
1.7 Billion $
Fundraised
1400+