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 encounters for talented founders, operate startup incubation and acceleration programs and initiate valuable linkages to 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. Embark now on the journey of entrepreneurship. 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 in hand, we help you to create your startup and elevate to the next level through accelerator programs, non-dilutive funding grants, and comprehensive support to address any questions or challenges you face. Together with our knowledgeable network, let’s take your vision and amplify it.
Grow: Expand and Grow
Expand your horizons and grow beyond borders. Our initiatives put a focus on special topics to build a vibrant 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 a global stage.
Upcoming Events
Numbers
since 2017
110+
Number of incorporated startups within the University of Basel
56+
Number of startups we have supported
1.7 Billion $
Fundraised
1400+