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The agreement, signed at the Swiss Embassy in Korea, aims to strengthen joint R&amp;D projects, promote talent exchange, and promote Switzerland as a hub for Korean biotech companies seeking to enter the European market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in Lausanne, SIP West EPFL works closely with the \u00c9cole Polytechnique F\u00e9d\u00e9rale de Lausanne (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epfl.ch\/en\/\">EPFL<\/a>) to provide advanced research opportunities and breakthrough technologies. This partnership will not only enhance Switzerland&#8217;s global standing in the biotech sector, but also provide new opportunities for Korean companies to collaborate with Swiss research institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jo\u00ebl Savary, Director of International Markets at the Fribourg Development Agency (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.promfr.ch\/en\/\">FDA<\/a>), highlighted Switzerland&#8217;s strong talent pool and world-class research network: &#8220;Switzerland has a unique advantage in attracting biotech talent globally, and our institutions consistently produce experts ready to transition into high-impact roles in industries such as life sciences.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SIP West EPFL Director Antoine Jourdan added, &#8220;Switzerland&#8217;s dense network of research institutions enables the translation of technology into real-world applications for patients, making it an ideal partner for innovation.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swiss Ambassador to Korea Dagmar Schmidt Tartagli noted that about 20% of European life science companies are based in Switzerland, employing about 90,000 people. &#8220;This MOU opens up clear avenues for Korean biotech companies to expand into Europe,&#8221; she said. 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