Neuchâtel strengthens its position as a blockchain hub with new coworking space

Neuchâtel opens a blockchain-focused coworking space to support innovation, collaboration, and digital adoption in the region.

Neuchâtel is reinforcing its role in the digital economy with the opening of a new coworking center entirely dedicated to blockchain and artificial intelligence. Operated by Coworking Neuchâtel Sàrl, the space, called Coworking Blockchain Neuchâtel (CBN), was officially inaugurated on July 3, 2025, in the heart of the city, at Rue St-Honoré 10.

The project consolidates an already active blockchain ecosystem in the canton, home to over 90 companies in the sector. CBN provides a physical hub for this community, offering four floors of facilities including private offices, flexible workstations, meeting rooms, and a conference space. At street level, a “Coffice” (coffee shop + office) welcomes the public, encouraging informal interaction and knowledge sharing. The building also houses the new connectivity shop of local telecom provider ello communications, which supplies high-speed internet and a direct link to the High DC data center in La Chaux-de-Fonds.

Beyond workspace, the center aims to accelerate adoption of blockchain technology among businesses and citizens alike. Starting this fall, CBN will host a program of educational workshops and conferences. The launch event itself, Paradigme Bitcoin 2025, held on July 4–5, brought together around 300 participants for talks, workshops, and networking on the theme “Bitcoin: sovereignty, energy, and networks.”

The initiative has received support from the canton of Neuchâtel and the Swiss Confederation through the New Regional Policy (NPR), underlining its strategic importance for economic development. During the opening ceremony, Neuchâtel’s State Councillor for the Economy, Florence Nater, highlighted the project as a milestone in the region’s digital transformation efforts.

Industry stakeholders view CBN as a platform to foster exchange, collaboration, and visibility in an increasingly competitive landscape. Despite challenges such as recent restrictions on crypto-related funds by local banks, entrepreneurs remain committed to building real-world blockchain applications in areas like cybersecurity, retail, and education.