{"id":11,"date":"2023-02-28T14:59:08","date_gmt":"2023-02-28T13:59:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2023-08-07T16:56:28","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T14:56:28","slug":"why-switzerland","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/en\/why-switzerland\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Switzerland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Attracted by the region&#8217;s many advantages, a growing number of multinationals and SMEs chose to locate their operations in the area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"reasonsWhy\">\n        <div class=\"container-lg p-0\">\n                        <div class=\"row\">\n                                               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100vw, 960px\" \/>\n                                        \n                                                                                    <h3>\n                                                A dynamic region, driven by innovation\n                                            <\/h3>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"reasonWhyText\">\n                                                Home to leading R&amp;D centers, strong industry clusters, and a culture that nurtures progress and entrepreneurial spirit for constant innovation.\n                                            <\/p>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"col-md-6 col-12\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"reason animateFadeFromBottom   reason--right \">\n                            <div class=\"row\">\n                                <div class=\"col-md-auto col-12 reasonNumber\">\n                                    02\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"col-12 col-md\">\n\n                                    <div>\n                                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/raison2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/raison2.jpg 960w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/raison2-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/raison2-768x528.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\n                                        \n                                                                                    <h3>\n                                                An international environment at the heart of Europe\n                                            <\/h3>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"reasonWhyText\">\n                                                With immediate access to the largest European markets, the country&#039;s geographical location and accessibility are a major asset for international trade.\n                                            <\/p>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"col-md-6 col-12\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"reason animateFadeFromBottom  \">\n                            <div class=\"row\">\n                                <div class=\"col-md-auto col-12 reasonNumber\">\n                                    03\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"col-12 col-md\">\n\n                                    <div>\n                                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/raison3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/raison3.jpg 960w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/raison3-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/raison3-768x528.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\n                                        \n                                                                                    <h3>\n                                                Business-friendly and supportive authorities\n                                            <\/h3>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"reasonWhyText\">\n                                                Investment incentive policies, simplified procedures for starting a business and direct access to local authorities make the region a favorable environment for business development.\n                                            <\/p>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"col-md-6 col-12\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"reason animateFadeFromBottom   reason--right \">\n                            <div class=\"row\">\n                                <div class=\"col-md-auto col-12 reasonNumber\">\n                                    04\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"col-12 col-md\">\n\n                                    <div>\n                                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/05\/raison4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/05\/raison4.jpg 960w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/05\/raison4-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/05\/raison4-768x528.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\n                                        \n                                                                                    <h3>\n                                                A highly qualified and multilingual workforce \n                                            <\/h3>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"reasonWhyText\">\n                                                Thanks to practice-oriented vocational training and renowned universities, the country has a competent workforce that is able to meet the needs of companies.\n                                            <\/p>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"col-md-6 col-12\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"reason animateFadeFromBottom  \">\n                            <div class=\"row\">\n                                <div class=\"col-md-auto col-12 reasonNumber\">\n                                    05\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"col-12 col-md\">\n\n                                    <div>\n                                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/reason-5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/reason-5.jpg 960w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/reason-5-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/reason-5-768x528.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\n                                        \n                                                                                    <h3>\n                                                World-class facilities and infrastructure\n                                            <\/h3>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"reasonWhyText\">\n                                                Switzerland&#039;s top-notch infrastructure is defined by its reliability and stability, creating the ideal environment for companies to establish and grow.\n                                            <\/p>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"col-md-6 col-12\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"reason animateFadeFromBottom   reason--right \">\n                            <div class=\"row\">\n                                <div class=\"col-md-auto col-12 reasonNumber\">\n                                    06\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"col-12 col-md\">\n\n                                    <div>\n                                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WhySwitzerland_06.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WhySwitzerland_06.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WhySwitzerland_06-300x206.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WhySwitzerland_06-768x528.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\n                                        \n                                                                                    <h3>\n                                                A stunning place to live and work\n                                            <\/h3>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"reasonWhyText\">\n                                                An idyllic setting, cultural diversity, political and economic stability and a first-rate healthcare system make the country a great place to live and work.\n                                            <\/p>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"autoplayVideoContainer container-lg p-0\">\n  <div class=\"row 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class=\"postTeaser\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/en\/why-inovex-chose-bern-to-launch-its-swiss-operations\/\" class=\"postTeaser__link\">\n            <figure class=\"postTeaser__image postTeaser__image--large\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Inovex-Bern-1180x811-1-1024x704.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"We recently spoke with Thomas Diggelmann, Country Director of inovex Switzerland AG, the newly established Swiss subsidiary of German IT project house inovex GmbH. Founded over 25 years ago and headquartered in Karlsruhe, inovex employs around 500 specialists across eight German offices and has built a strong reputation in custom software development, Data &amp; AI, and digital infrastructure for clients including Bosch, REWE, and ProSiebenSat.1. Thomas shared with us what brought inovex to Switzerland, and to Bern in particular.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Inovex-Bern-1180x811-1-1024x704.png 1024w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Inovex-Bern-1180x811-1-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Inovex-Bern-1180x811-1-768x528.png 768w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Inovex-Bern-1180x811-1.png 1180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n                <div class=\"postTeaser__category d-sm-none\">\n                    <div class=\"categoryButton text-uppercase\">\n        Why Switzerland\n    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/figure>\n            <div class=\"postTeaser__content postTeaser__content--large\">\n                <div class=\"postTeaser__category postTeaser__category--large d-none d-sm-block\">\n                    <div class=\"categoryButton text-uppercase\">\n        Why Switzerland\n    <\/div>\n       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14.0833H4.33333C3.68333 14.0833 3.25 13.65 3.25 13C3.25 12.35 3.68333 11.9166 4.33333 11.9166H21.6667C22.3167 11.9166 22.75 12.35 22.75 13C22.75 13.65 22.3167 14.0833 21.6667 14.0833Z\" fill=\"#E1251B\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n                                                                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\">\n    <article class=\"postTeaser\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/en\/quantum-technologies-in-western-switzerland\/\" class=\"postTeaser__link\">\n            <figure class=\"postTeaser__image\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Quantum-Technologies-in-Western-Switzerland-2360x1622-1-1024x704.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Harnessing the promise of emerging quantum technologies, Western Switzerland is shaping up to be a pivotal region in this transformative field.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Quantum-Technologies-in-Western-Switzerland-2360x1622-1-1024x704.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Quantum-Technologies-in-Western-Switzerland-2360x1622-1-300x206.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Quantum-Technologies-in-Western-Switzerland-2360x1622-1-768x528.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Quantum-Technologies-in-Western-Switzerland-2360x1622-1-1536x1056.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Quantum-Technologies-in-Western-Switzerland-2360x1622-1-2048x1408.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n                <div class=\"postTeaser__category\">\n                    <div class=\"categoryButton text-uppercase\">\n        Why Switzerland\n    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/figure>\n            <div 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operations has become a strategic one.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Life-Sciences-Scale-Globally-1180x811-1-1024x704.png 1024w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Life-Sciences-Scale-Globally-1180x811-1-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Life-Sciences-Scale-Globally-1180x811-1-768x528.png 768w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Life-Sciences-Scale-Globally-1180x811-1.png 1180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n                <div class=\"postTeaser__category\">\n                    <div class=\"categoryButton text-uppercase\">\n        Why Switzerland\n    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/figure>\n            <div class=\"postTeaser__content\">\n                <h3 class=\"postTeaser__title\">Why Life Sciences Companies Choose Switzerland to Scale Internationally<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"postTeaser__arrow\">\n                    <svg width=\"26\" 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https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GGBa_2025_Why-Switzerland-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GGBa_2025_Why-Switzerland-768x528.png 768w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GGBa_2025_Why-Switzerland-1536x1056.png 1536w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GGBa_2025_Why-Switzerland-2048x1408.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n                <div class=\"postTeaser__category\">\n                    <div class=\"categoryButton text-uppercase\">\n        Why Switzerland\n    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/figure>\n            <div class=\"postTeaser__content\">\n                <h3 class=\"postTeaser__title\">Why Switzerland?<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"postTeaser__arrow\">\n                    <svg width=\"26\" height=\"26\" viewBox=\"0 0 26 26\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M16.25 19.5C15.925 19.5 15.7084 19.3916 15.4917 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