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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 industry.

Founded in 2017, we are one of the most established innovation hubs at universities in Switzerland. The Innovation Office has a strong global network and collaborates across boarders with leading universities and startup hubs.

People learning while participating to entrepreneurship courses

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.

Start Learning now !

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.

Start Creating now !
People collaborating for creating startups
People expanding their network and horizons

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.

Start Growing now !
  • Mi., 04. Juni
    Biozentrum
    04. Juni 2025, 14:00 – 17:00
    Biozentrum, Spitalstrasse 41, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
    Designed to empower female entrepreneurs at every stage, this event features keynotes, panels, and networking with successful founders, investors, and advisors passionate about making entrepreneurship more accessible, informed, and connected.
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  • Mo., 06. Okt.
    Exact Location TBC
    06. Okt. 2025, 09:00 – 17:00
    Exact Location TBC, Basel, Switzerland
    Join us on October 6, 2025 for the SPARK Investor Showcase in Basel, Switzerland. The event will bring together SPARK Europe and U.S. networks, investors, industry, research groups, and early stage startups at the forefront of of health and life science innovation.
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  • Do., 13. Nov.
    Basel, Exact Location TBC
    13. Nov. 2025, 09:30 – 17:30
    Basel, Exact Location TBC, Basel, Switzerland
    Join us on November 13, 2025 for the 6th edition of the Trinational HealthTech Days in Basel, Switzerland. This event will bring together key players from the Upper Rhine region in the Biotech, Medtech and Digital Health fields, with exclusive 1:1 meetings with investors and corporates.
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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+

Jobs created

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