Campus Santé, a landmark investment in Geneva’s future of healthcare and research

A new privately funded health innovation campus will take shape in Meyrin, combining clinical care, research, and industry in one integrated ecosystem.

Geneva is preparing to host a large-scale health innovation campus in the municipality of Meyrin. Centered around the Hôpital de La Tour, the largest medical complex on the city’s right bank, the future Campus Santé will combine clinical practice, life sciences research, and industrial activity across 150,000 square meters of new construction. With an estimated investment of close to one billion Swiss francs, the project stands out as one of the largest privately funded health infrastructure developments in Switzerland.

Driven by a vision to foster both healthy longevity and patient autonomy, the Campus Santé aims to address challenges across the entire healthcare continuum: from prevention and early diagnosis to post-treatment support. Once complete, the site will host medical practices, training centers, research laboratories, start-ups, and large healthtech companies, creating a multidisciplinary ecosystem focused on improving quality of life through innovation.

Construction will take place in two phases. The first will involve the creation of two buildings—one directly supporting the hospital’s operations, including an expanded emergency unit, and another dedicated to industrial and technological activities. Completion of this first phase is scheduled for 2028. The remaining structures, including a dozen buildings integrated into a green urban layout, are expected to be completed by 2032.

The project will prioritize soft mobility and environmental quality, with extensive green spaces, cycling infrastructure, and proximity to public transportation, including a new high-frequency bus line linking the campus to central Geneva by 2026. The renovation of the nearby Parc de la Planche is also planned as part of the site’s integration with the local urban fabric.

Strengthening Geneva’s role in the health innovation landscape

At full capacity, the campus is expected to generate up to 3,000 jobs. Backed by the Latsis family, which acquired Hôpital de La Tour in 2013, the initiative also benefits from the expertise of leaders in innovation infrastructure development. Designed as a publicly accessible space with a mix of uses, the campus is positioned to become a key contributor to Geneva’s health innovation landscape and to Western Switzerland’s broader positioning in life sciences and medical technologies.

By fostering collaboration between medical professionals, researchers, start-ups, and established industry players, the new Campus Santé is set to become a catalyst for innovation across the region. Its integration of clinical practice with cutting-edge technology and education will not only enhance patient care but also attract new investment and talent to Western Switzerland.

As a strategic addition to the region’s growing life sciences ecosystem, the campus supports long-term economic development and reinforces Geneva’s, and more broadly, Western Switzerland’s position as a leader in healthcare and biomedical innovation.