Growing from currently 80‘000 m² to 120‘000 m² capacity, the Main Campus ecosystem unites startup founders, big life sciences players and renowned academic institutions with flexible, futureproof wetlabs and workspaces, instant credibility and curated connections.
Main Campus
Discover the Innovation District
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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.
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All
The laboratories and office building that combines sustainability and flexibility. Offices and laboratories from 300 m², available in 2027.
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Hortus
Become part of the most sustainable office building in Switzerland! Coworking, office and fully customizable spaces available. Move-in June 2025!
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Hope
House of Partnership & Engagement (HOPE). A place for exchange and creative collaboration. Offices and commercial spaces from 130 m², move-in 2028.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Swiss TPH
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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FOOD
Discover neighborhood take-out and dine-in options
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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.
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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.
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Food trucks
Available food truck options every Thursday at the Main Campus HQ garden and in front of SKAN (every day during lunch time).
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«L’Angolo»
«L’Angolo» combines a café, bar and restaurant in a harmonious concept. In addition, our regulars’ table «Tavolone», flexible rooms for business and private occasions as well as for cultural and sporting events and constantly changing food trucks.
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Restaurant ALL
More information will follow.
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Rose Cafee Bar
The coffee bar serves high-quality coffee from Rose Coffee Roasters, accompanied by a small selection of homemade baked goods and snacks.
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YAYE!
YAYE! restaurant @ Main Campus offers a balanced lunch experience every day, featuring meat, fish, or vegetarian options. YAYE! is operated by ZFV-Unternehmungen
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Work-Life Balance
Onsite fitness centers, nearby schools, and convenient childcare options
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CORPO
CORPO, powered by Balboa, is the sports club at HORTUS. CORPO offers various training styles: Strength, High Intensity/Cardio, Yoga, Pilates, Mobility, Running – 60 minutes Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday 6.30 a.m. / Monday – Friday 12.00 p.m.
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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.
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Public pool
The Bachgraben garden pool has four pools for swimming and splashing around. It also offers space to play and relax.
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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.
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Transportation & Parking
Convenient access to the Main Campus by public transit, bike, or car
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bike Underground Parking
Accessible with a badge.
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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 😉
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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 😉
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Parking Ost
Unlimited parking, e-charging station for electric cars.
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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
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Amenities
Tailored facilities for daily business and large-scale meetings & conferences
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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.
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Welcome desk Main Campus
Visit us at Main Campus – today’s meeting point for 1,200+ biotech and healthtech trailblazers.
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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 Meeting Center at HORTUS
The Meeting Center at HORTUS offers rooms of different sizes for concentrated work, focused meetings and informal, creative exchanges. The rooms are furnished, equipped with modern technology and can be booked by the hour or day. A lounge invites you to linger or wait, coffee and much more can be ordered from the Rose Cafe or the Hortus Kitchen on request.
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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. 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.
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Shopping
Grosseries, conveneince stores and pharmacies
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Aldi Suisse, Müller Drogeriemarkt
Convenience stores nearby
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TopPharm Apotheke Bachgraben Pharmacy
Pharmacy, opening hours from 08:30 am-18:30 pm.
the main campus
Discover our amenities
Beyond work, you’ll find fitness facilities, on-site dining, event spaces, and essential business services on site or in the direct neighborhood. Green spaces and recreational areas provide room to recharge, while the on-site international school ensures a seamless experience for families balancing work and education.
Explore the full range of amenities across Main Campus and its surroundings – designed to help you innovate, connect, and grow.
Explore the full range of amenities across Main Campus and its surroundings – designed to help you innovate, connect, and grow.
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 with different amenities 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
How to find us
Address
Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area AG
Hegenheimermattweg 167A
4123 Allschwil, Switzerland
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Join us at Main Campus – today’s meeting point for 1,000+ biotech and healthtech trailblazers working for Johnson & Johnson, Basilea, T3 Pharma and many more. Shape Switzerland’s largest life-science focused innovation park with us!
Carine Moya
Community Manager at Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area – Main Campus
Lauren Dickel
Community and Operations Manager at Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area – Main Campus