Life Sciences: the Region’s Leading Sector

Basel is a world-renowned hub for life sciences. The Basel region accounts for 50% of Swiss life sciences exports and the life sciences sector fuels the entire region’s economy. This is driven by around 800 companies, operating in various fields of life sciences and employing over 30,000 people in the region. On Industrienacht, you can immerse yourself in this sector and learn about how to research diseases, develop therapies, and produce implants. Roche and Novartis, among the world’s five largest pharmaceutical companies, have their headquarters in Basel. At Roche, we can peek behind the scenes on Industrienacht, looking into the centre of their research. You will learn how cells work, how data improves research, and how 3D printers are used in life sciences. Employees will make time to answer your questions and encourage you to get involved in everyday research at interactive stations

Medartis and Straumann offers a realistic insight into the world of medical technology. Medartis’s core business is osteosynthesis, a surgical procedure to restore the full mobility of fractured bones. Surgically repairing bone fractures is a highly complex procedure and Medartis implants and technologies support surgeons and surgical teams in over fifty countries. In Stücki Park at the Medartis headquarters, you will experience cutting-edge technology at its best. Employees will give you an insight into the production of implants and the digital planning of patient-specific products. They’ll also show you the anatomy laboratory of the International Bone Research Association, which is where medical professionals are trained under operating theatre conditions. An inspiring journey through dentistry awaits you at Straumann. The company develops and produces dental implants and clear aligners as well as digital solutions, providing training and surgical support for dentists worldwide. On Industrienacht, you can discover modern dentistry at Straumann, take a look at the development laboratory, and find out about training opportunities

New to Industrienacht is Weleda, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of natural cosmetics, including facial and body care products. The company’s headquarters are located in Arlesheim, where over 300 employees are constantly working hard to develop formulas, process ingredients, and manufacture over half of all the products sold globally. On Industrienacht, you can expect a tour of the production facilities and an exclusive look behind the scenes. You’ll also learn in the Weleda Garden how the company uses the power of nature to produce effective medicines and natural cosmetics.

A neurological condition that life sciences have increasingly focused on in recent decades is dementia. The dandelion care centre in Kleinbasel specialises in caring for people with dementia. On Industrienacht, employees will demonstrate their day-t0-day work, show you the innovative equipment they use to care for and support people with dementia, and happily answer your questions.