Ecosystem Actors

We shape and steer transport development in the canton of Zurich and attach importance to ensuring that it is sustainable. To this end, we undertake strategic planning for all modes of transport and safeguard the interests of the canton vis-à-vis the federal government. The strategy and action program “DiNaMo” (Digitalization and Sustainability of Mobility in the Canton of Zurich) define the directions for future-oriented, digital, sustainable and efficient mobility development.

SWISS FINTECH is Switzerland’s non-profit fintech association and community for fintech, entrepreneurship and digitization.

We shape and steer transport development in the canton of Zurich and attach importance to ensuring that it is sustainable. To this end, we undertake strategic planning for all modes of transport and safeguard the interests of the canton vis-à-vis the federal government. The strategy and action program “DiNaMo” (Digitalization and Sustainability of Mobility in the Canton of Zurich) define the directions for future-oriented, digital, sustainable and efficient mobility development.

As one of the leading Swiss law firms, Kellerhals Carrard offers comprehensive and interdisciplinary legal advice. We represent clients in all matters of commercial and private law – in all regions of Switzerland as well as internationally.

#SwissAutonomousValley brings experts and visionary entrepreneurs together to create a one of a kind ecosystem to accelerate the development of autonomous systems in Switzerland.

With our platforms, we facilitate the exchange between technology providers, innovators and the economy with the aim of promoting and simplifying the introduction of autonomous systems in Switzerland.

The Winterthur Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Association (HAW) is a business association. In the Winterthur district, HAW is the contact for exports and related formalities and information. As the regional representative of economiesuisse and the Swiss Employers’ Association, HAW represents the interests of SMEs, large companies but also startups in the Winterthur area. Together with the House of Winterthur and Technopark Winterthur, the HAW is the initiator of the Winterthur Cluster Initiative and is responsible for the Smart Machines area.

Effectum Medical – Your start-up to market

Effectum Medical is a young company that is breaking new ground in the areas of quality management and regulatory affairs in the medical device and in-vitro diagnostics industry.

The vision of the founders’ team is to facilitate and accelerate medical device product innovation by offering an affordable, outsourced quality management system (QMS) and legal manufacturing. Their team unites hands-on MedTech business and management experience with in-depth knowledge of regulatory affairs and quality management. The customers range from start-ups to global healthcare companies.

“Compliant medical devices for swift market access” is our credo. We support medical device manufacturers in developing medical devices in compliance with the applicable regulations from the very beginning in order to reach the market as quickly as possible.

We are specialized in active medical devices, quality management systems for medical device manufacturers and laboratories as well as software, usability, and risk management files.

As a member of various standards working groups, we are always up to date with the current state of the art and ensure that your medical devices also meet this standard.

CETR helps European high-tech companies to access the Chinese market, e.g. regulatory registration and compliance, tests, commercialization and localization, as well as technology and business partnerships, licensing and investors. CETR also helps Chinese tech companies to partner and develop business in Europe.

Congenius provides customized medical technology consulting services in the areas of quality, regulatory, eHealth, operations and clinical. Our goal is to enable the smartest path to improved medical solutions.

Together with our clients, we stimulate sound ideas, create sustainable solutions and inspire positive change. We provide tailored expertise and leadership to global companies, established SMEs and emerging start-ups in the medical device, in vitro diagnostics and pharmaceutical industries. By providing assurance to our customers through knowledge and experience, we form trusted partnerships that facilitate the successful registration and deployment of medical devices.

If you are a customer looking for support with your next challenge, please do not hesitate to contact us via our website or send a message to our CEO Jörg Dogwiler – we look forward to talking to you.

As our client base and service portfolio continue to evolve, we also welcome applications from experienced candidates who would like to join our dynamic company. If you enjoy working with a variety of people on a wide range of projects and want to make a positive contribution to the medical technology industry, then a position as a Congenius Consultant could be your next rewarding career move. Take a look at our job postings for our available positions.

SmartPath offers a comprehensive range of services to support medical device companies throughout the research, development, and regulatory processes to ultimately support clients in bringing safe and effective products to the market.

• Business Consulting for Investors
• R&D for Medical Device Companies
• Services for Dental Companies
• eQMS System Implementation Partner

Our collective experience in medical device development and commercialization, coupled with a diverse skill set, positions us uniquely to cater to a broad spectrum of needs within the dynamic medical device industry.

inmedis is your partner if you are looking for competent support in quality management and regulatory affairs in medical technology. Our experienced experts advise and support you with certifications, personnel bottlenecks and many other QM/RA issues. To help you reach your goals faster.

Autonomous technology will fundamentally change mobility as we know it today. The mission of the Swiss Association for Autonomous Mobility (SAAM) is to enable the introduction of new technologies and offerings in Switzerland for a common good.

Swiss Association for Environmental Technology (SAET) is intensively committed to the development of a safe and future-oriented environment, energy, waste and water management. It brings together the expertise of the movers and shakers: manufacturers, suppliers, operators and planners in environmental technology. As the Swiss Association for Environmental Technology, SAET works independently and is a dialog-strong discussion platform with national and international appeal for experts from business, research and industry.

Telling your innovation story using your data and your processes. We make your organization data driven by taking any use case from idea to finished product / service in 12 weeks. Across the following areas of domain expertise we have helped global corporates, small & medium enterprises as well as scale-ups:

• Regulatory Improvement & Efficiency
• Sustainability Transformations
• Data Management & Data Architecture
• Digital Upskilling
• Smart Real Estate, Smart Supply Chain & Smart Logistics

Into the future with safety As part of the SVTI Group, Swiss Safety Center AG is committed to providing specific services, products and qualifications in the field of safety and quality. Swiss Safety Center AG offers solutions for all industries with specific services, products and qualifications in the field of safety and quality. This includes inspections, tests, certifications, assessments, expert opinions as well as training and further training in the areas of risk management, occupational safety, fire protection, material safety and many other specialist areas of technical safety and certifications in all sectors in accordance with the well-known management system standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO/IEC 27001 etc.).

For more than 25 years, DHC Dr. Herterich & Consultants Group, with its two main locations in Saarbrücken (D) and Zurich (CH), has specialized in Software Validation (CSV) in the life sciences industry. Working in the regulated environment, we have become the specialist for Quality Management and GxP Compliance . Our field-tested and preconfigured SAP solutions for quality control and quality assurance are therefore no longer used only in the Pharmaceutical industry and Medical technology for use, but also in other industries.

The know-how of the excellently trained DHC Consultants is characterized by a combination of process and industry knowledge in conjunction with excellent IT skills, taking into account compliance requirements.

This leads to a significant acceleration and quality improvement in the projects. The conception and implementation of our projects is process-oriented in order to be able to guarantee a maximum of economic benefit.

In order to meet the high demands on core processes in the life sciences (e.g. in quality and IT management as well as in the logistics of pharmaceutical companies) and the supporting IT systems, we developed our own innovative solution approaches, best practices, methods and services right from the start.

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The Zurich Chamber of Commerce ZHK represents the interests of its approximately 1,100 members and networks them with each other and with external partners. The ZHK builds bridges between companies, politics, and society and advocates liberal and market-based framework conditions for companies. ZHK also offers customized services in the areas of export and law.

Get your own legal team on stand-by, ready to take care of any legal matters for you. When you need it. As fast as you need it.

As one of Switzerland’s first law firms uniquely devoted to the startup ecosystem, we specialize in long-term collaborations with:

• startups focused on scaling, securing investments, and achieving successful exits,
• angel investors, VCs and corporate venture funds.

With dual qualifications in Swiss and U.S. law, a wide network of local and international partners, and in-depth know-how in industries such as financial services & FinTech, IT, real estate and MedTech as well as the public sector, we are at your side to help you do the great things you’re aiming for.