Vision and mission
The Hub is a medical and scientific platform that promotes the acceleration of innovation and its clinical implementation. A unique ecosystem focused on international collaboration, located in the heart of Switzerland's Health Valley.
Our vision
Accelerating innovation
The Genolier Innovation Hub offers over 25,000 m² dedicatedto medical innovation in Switzerland and internationally. It brings together physicians, caregivers, researchers, mature startups (or scaleups), companies, specialized industries, public hospitals, private clinics, and academic institutions to collaborate and accelerate progress and innovation in health care.
The Hub's vision is to foster strategic interactions between health care stakeholders by enhancing communication and expediting the transfer of innovative solutionsfrom "bench to bedside." It serves as a key intersection between research and real-world clinical application, breaking down traditional barriers between disciplines, institutions, academia, and industry.
Our missions
From the laboratory to clinical application, the mission of the Genolier Innovation Hub is to facilitate the transition from fundamental research to medical practice through:
Translational research
The development and co-development of new solutions
Educational opportunities
All with the ultimate goal of benefiting patients.
With a focus on medtech, pharmacology, digital technologies, and biosciences, the Genolier Innovation Hub serves as a dynamic meeting point for health care stakeholders on an international scale.
The Genolier Innovation Hub provides a workspace ecosystem, resources, and a network optimized to accelerate health care innovations. Acting as a catalyst, it supports various stakeholders, residents, and partners in strengthening their research and development processes while optimizing knowledge transfer.
Aware of the importance of education in the innovation process, the Genolier Innovation Hub is committed to investing in training and education, providing an environment conducive to continuous learning and skills transfer. With several partnerships with renowned academic institutions and access to a cutting-edge technical platform - including bunkers, operating rooms, clean rooms, laboratories, and state-of-the-art radiotherapy and medical imaging equipment - the Hub has established itself as a key player in continuous medical education.
Two of our partners, Accuray and GE Healthcare, also have their international training centers within the Hub, where they train technical teams, physicians, and distribution networks on their equipment and procedures.
The Genolier Innovation Hub is a premier event center in French-speaking Switzerland. Featuring multiple flexible meeting and event spaces, as well as an immersive 300-seat auditorium, it is designed to host a wide range of events, including conferences, symposiums, and seminars across the medical, political, and cultural sectors.
The Hub offers a unique immersive experience, thanks to state-of-the-art audiovisual technology, including a 270-degree LED screen in the auditorium, integrated smart automation, and seamless connectivity and interactivity throughout the site—all with a breathtaking view of Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc.
