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Main Campus

Welcome to 115,000 m² of interconnected innovation space. From ready-made coworking and office space to fully customizable workspaces, the Main Campus offers attractive and state-of-the-art working environments for startups, scaleups and industry leaders. As part of the premier life sciences district in Europe, with over 700 companies in the Basel Area, this innovation hub is the meeting point for biotech and healthtech trailblazers.

The largest building (HQ) lies at the heart of the campus and houses a variety of companies and services, as well as the site’s visitor center and innovation lounge. By 2029, the area will consist of five buildings, constructed by SENN and designed by award-winning architects.

Discover the Innovation District

  • Main Campus HQ

    Are you seeking a contemporary workplace that aligns with your specific requirements? We offer fully equipped or tailor-made offices, ready-to-use coworking spaces, as well as shared or highly specialized private labs. Secure your workspace and dive into innovation instantly, no setup needed.

  • All

    The laboratories and office building that combines sustainability and flexibility. Offices and laboratories from 300 m², available in 2026.

  • Scale

    Open Opportunity 15’000 m² lab, office or production. Available 2029.

  • Hortus

    Become part of the most sustainable office building in Switzerland! Spaces from 220 m². Just bring your furniture. Move-In Spring 2025!

  • Hope

    House of Partnership & Engagement (HOPE). A place for exchange and creative collaboration. Offices and commercial spaces from 130 m², move-in 2027.

  • Indorsia

    Idorsia is a high-potential biopharmaceutical company, specialized in the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative small molecules, with the aim of transforming the horizon of therapeutic options.

  • Skan

    SKAN is the global leader in isolators, cleanroom equipment, and decontamination systems for aseptic biopharmaceutical production. The company specializes in designing process isolators for aseptic filling, complemented by consultancy, support services and consumables for cleanrooms and labs.

  • Johnson & Johnson

    The J&J Campus Basel links J&J Innovative Medicine and MedTech to Europe’s largest life science ecosystems in the Basel region. Our diverse workforce of international experts and young talents covers the entire business lifecycle in medicines and technologies: from development to market, addressing rare and common diseases.

  • Skan

    SKAN is the global leader in isolators, cleanroom equipment, and decontamination systems for aseptic biopharmaceutical production. The company specializes in designing process isolators for aseptic filling, complemented by consultancy, support services and consumables for cleanrooms and labs.

  • SwissTHP

    The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) is a world-renowned institute in the field of global health with a special focus on low- and middle-income countries.

  • Innovation Office Uni Basel

    Since 2021, the university’s innovation initiative has been housed in the Innovation Garage. This space offers workspaces for the innovation team and areas for events, workshops, and showcasing projects. The team collaborates with industry, science, and startups to tackle issues under the “Pupella” brand.

  • Bright Peak

    Bright Peak Therapeutics, based in Basel and San Diego, uses chemical synthesis, protein engineering and recombinant technology to develop multifunctional immunotherapies for major diseases including cancer. Spun out of ETHZ in 2017, they will start trials of a PD1-IL18 conjugate (BPT567) in 2024.

  • Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering

    The Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering (BIIE) is a non-profit focused on advanced immunological research to develop solutions for disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Committed to global child and adolescent health, BIIE aims to enhance lives through immune engineering innovations.

  • Phoenix Technologies

    Phoenix Technologies aims to establish Sovereign AI and Cloud Solutions, driving digital transformation, catalyzing innovation, and fortifying resilience for organizations over the next generations.

  • Arcondis

    Arcondis is a global professional services company exclusively focused on the life sciences and healthcare sector. Owned by a Foundation and committed to healthcare improvement, we accelerate value creation for our clients in R&D, Manufacturing & Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales & Services, to ultimately benefit patients.

  • Basilea

    Basilea is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company founded in 2000. We are committed to discovering, developing and commercializing innovative drugs to meet the needs of patients with severe bacterial or fungal infections.

  • Abbott

    Abbott aims to improve lives with life-changing health technologies. From reducing fingerstick pain for diabetes to real-time heart monitoring, easing chronic pain, ensuring safe blood donations, and more, they commit to helping people live their best life.

  • Department of Biomedical Engineering (DBE)

    At the Department of Biomedical Engineering (DBE) at the University of Basel, researchers and clinicians turn basic science and engineering into medical innovations. The DBE offers high-quality education and capacity building for academics, clinicians, and industry partners, as well as specialized services through four Core Facilities. At the Department of Biomedical Engineering (DBE) at the University of Basel, researchers and clinicians turn basic science and engineering into medical innovations. The DBE offers high-quality education and capacity building for academics, clinicians, and industry partners.

  • T3Pharma

    The vision of T3 Pharmaceuticals is to improve the lives of cancer patients with highly innovative treatments. Despite significant advances of classical therapies, there remains a high need for novel and innovative medicines to treat cancer. T3 Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to filling this gap by developing highly specific and efficient treatments using live bacteria.

  • ICT SCOUTS

    ICT Scouts close the gap between up-and-coming tech talent and the innovation and expertise needs of companies. They take a deep dive into the Swiss educational landscape to identify young people who show a high affinity for technology and innovation.

  • Parking West

    Parking on the Main Campus Areal

  • Parking Bachgraben

    Parking fees 1/2 hour free 1 hour CHF 1.50 each additional hour CHF 1.50 Basel-Stadt Sports Office, information +41 61 481 46 25

  • Shopping

    Aldi Suisse, Müller Drogeriemarkt

  • Parking Ost

    Unlimited parking, e-charging station for electric cars.

  • Sportanlage Bachgraben

    Sports facility with football pitches and various sports facilities

  • SIS Swiss International School Basel-Allschwil

    SIS Basel-Allschwil opened its doors this summer 2024. Since the 2024/25 school year, they have been offering bilingual education at kindergarten and primary school level at the new school site.

  • Bike Underground Parking

    Accessible with a badge.

  • HORTUS Gym

    more information will follow.

  • Van der Merwe Center

    The Van der Merwe Center is a modern health and leisure center that focuses on training, games and fun. In its exclusive health area, the Health Club, we focus on innovative approaches to promote prevention.

  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Basel Allschwil

    Located just 15 mins away by bus or car from the centre of Basel and only 15 mins away from Euroairport Basel. Basel, Switzerland, is a place of exciting contrasts. STAY IN COMFORT Sweet dreams are a reality with blackout curtains, comfortable bedding in every room and a flexible working space. Stay connected with handy bedside USB ports and inclusive Wi-Fi. Hairdryers and irons are on hand to help you look the part for your big day ahead. Sofa beds are available for families. If you are not a guest of the hotel you can still visit: The Bar from 11 am to 3 am. Or have a breakfast for CHF 25.- (all you can eat).

  • Public pool

    The Bachgraben garden pool has four pools for swimming and splashing around. It also offers space to play and relax.

  • Bus Stop Kreuzstrasse

    Next to the Swiss TPH. Monday to Saturday, every 30 minutes, until midnight. Here it is: The 4-hour extension of the operating hours of bus line “B 48”: Monday to Saturday, every 30 minutes, until midnight. You can now easily get back to the SBB with B 48 – even if it’s very late in the evening.

  • Bus Stop Wänglismatten

    Monday to Saturday, every 30 minutes, until midnight. Here it is: The 4-hour extension of the operating hours of bus line “B 48”: Monday to Saturday, every 30 minutes, until midnight. You can now easily get back to the SBB with B 48 – even if it’s very late in the evening.

  • Bus stop Bachgraben

    Monday to Saturday, every 30 minutes, until midnight. Here it is: The 4-hour extension of the operating hours of bus line “B 48”: Monday to Saturday, every 30 minutes, until midnight. You can now easily get back to the SBB with B 48 – even if it’s very late in the evening.

  • Belo Café

    We cook fresh food on site, work with regional suppliers and give priority to ecologically sound and fairly traded food when purchasing. We want to inspire you with a committed, personal service and surprise you again and again. Your well-being is our motivation.

  • HORTUS Restaurant

    More information will follow.

  • Restaurant ALL

    More information will follow.

  • Bio Bistro

    Space to slow down and enjoy. Are you looking for a healthy, organic and enjoyable lunch? Welcome to the Bio Bistro am Bachgraben. People with and without disabilities work hand in hand. A vegetarian menu and a daily special are part of our standard offer. We also offer a hearty “Sunday roast” menu on Wednesdays and a vegan menu on Fridays. The menu always includes changing variations of soups, sandwiches, a dessert of the day, salads, cakes, pastries and home-baked Basler bread.

  • YAYE!

    YAYE! restaurant @ Main Campus offers a balanced lunch experience every day, featuring meat, fish, or vegetarian options. YAYE! is operated by ZFV-Unternehmungen

  • Innovation Lounge

    Positioned directly next to the reception, it is a place of arrival and inspiration. Here, members and partners showcase their products and services to entrepreneurs and innovators.

  • Welcome desk Main Campus

    Join us at Main Campus – today’s meeting point for 1,000+ biotech and healthtech trailblazers.

  • TopPharm Apotheke Bachgraben Pharmacy

    Pharmacy, opening hours from 08:30 am-18:30 pm.

  • Kita

    globegarden Bachgraben Kita, opening hours from 07:00-19:00h

  • VELOSPOT Wänglismatten

    RENT A BIKE This is how it works: Go to www.velospot.info or install the Velospot app and create a user account. Get a bike from a Velospot station. Bring the bike to any Velospot station. Repeat 😉

  • VELOSPOT Kreuzstrasse

    RENT A BIKE This is how it works: Go to www.velospot.info or install the Velospot app and create a user account. Get a bike from a Velospot station. Bring the bike to any Velospot station. Repeat 😉

  • MC3 Main Campus Convention Center

    In addition to conference rooms and meeting rooms in various sizes, MC3 also offers a large auditorium with a height of 8 meters and a fascinating tapestry by Renée Levi. Depending on the size of the rooms, they can be booked by the hour, half-day or day. The rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and attractively furnished with an interior design by Herzog & de Meuron.

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The Magnet

Flagship Event

The Magnet is a brand-new event series hosted at the Main Campus in Allschwil, located in the premier life science innovation district in Europe. At these events, we bring together campus residents, key members of our community and renowned subject matter experts to deep dive into trends, problems and solutions around hot topics in pharma, biotech and healthtech.

Connect with our national community

As a resident you have access to our exclusive community platform connecting the Switzerland Innovation Parks. This digital tool boosts collaboration across its six Innovation Parks in 16 locations. The platform helps resident companies, researchers, industry, and startups connect, communicate and explore new opportunities within the ecosystem.

FAQ

If you are searching for new headquarters and you are ready to highlight your brand, the Main Campus offers an ideal location for your future growth. Our customizable space offering enables companies, research institutions and academic partners to fully customize their workspaces. Whether you need labs, meeting rooms or offices, our spaces are completely adaptable. Create your own tailored environment and furnish it according to your specific needs.

Furthermore, our park offers more than infrastructure advantages; it provides a vibrant ecosystem that actively fosters collaboration and innovation. Joining our park means you’ll become part of it.

These are some of the companies who already chose the Main Campus for their HQ:

  • J&J Innovation Hub
  • Phoenix Therapeutics Innovation Hub
  • BIIE (2027)
  • CSL Behring

Choose the Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area and position your company for success in a dynamic and supportive environment. Talk to us today.

Right at the heart of the life science innovation ecosystem of the Basel Area, the Main Campus is home of companies such as J&J, T3 Pharma, Bright Peak Therapeutics, CSEM, the Department of Biomedical Engineering (DBE) at the University of Basel, UPM Biomedicals, and more. Visit our residents page to discover our innovative ecosystem.

The Main Campus is a hub of dynamic activity and innovation. Here’s what’s happening:

  • Community events: our Community Managers are frequently organizing events to foster networking, collaboration and knowledge sharing among residents.
  • Cutting-edge research: the boundaries of scientific knowledge are being pushed, the Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering (BIIE) will be housed at the Main Campus as of 2027.
  • Innovation hubs: resident companies like J&J and Phoenix Therapeutics have opened of their innovation hubs at the Main Campus.
  • Collaboration: proximity leads to innovation, and our residents often collaborate with each other. Engimmune and CSEM are a great example of groundbreaking collaboration in research and development of cancer treatments.
  • Biotech innovation: many residents focus on drug discovery and development, and are working in genetic engineering, pharmaceuticals, bioinformatics and regenerative medicine. They are researching, discovering, developing and testing innovative products and breakthrough therapies that significantly impact healthcare and improve patient outcomes.
  • Technology players on Campus: the Department of Biomedical Engineering (DBE) and CSEM offer advanced research facilities and expertise.
  • Innovation Lounge: a dedicated space for brainstorming, meetings and networking, featuring our Innovation Map which showcases our innovation ecosystem, just at the Main Campus HQ.
  • Delegation visits: we host frequent visits from delegations worldwide to explore collaboration and investment opportunities in the Basel Area.

Already convinced and want to become resident?

Here’s how: fill out this form and our Community Managers will get back to you.

By choosing sustainable office space, you can make a real positive impact in the world! Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area – Main Campus’ newest building, HORTUS, shows us how things can be done differently: made of wood, clay, and recycled paper, it will pay back its construction energy in one generation. Plus resident companies housed at HORTUS can contribute to saving 26 tons of CO2 per year (per floor).

Read more about HORTUS: Switzerland’s most sustainable office building located at the Main Campus.

Main Campus Residents