The GGBa

High educational standards, a stable employment market, multilingual skills of most employees, proximity to universities – all these factors contribute to the attractiveness of the region on a global level. And of course, the geographic position in the heart of Europe is another advantage.

The region has excellent infrastructure in a wonderful setting in the heart of Europe, with inhabitants that are simultaneously open and hard-working. Moreover, good relations with the cantonal authorities make it possible to do business in a way that is both pragmatic and effective.

We wanted to find the best location for the kind of research that we do […]. Switzerland gave us access to world class resources in terms of biological research.

Being located in Biel/Bienne means not only that we can communicate in French but also that we have a privileged access to the German culture. This is useful when specifying products and software which have to suit to the German habits. This area is a bridge between German and Mediterranean Europe.