Companies at
Y-PARC Swiss Technopole

Key Data

With over 200 companies, 2,400 jobs and a surface area of 52 hectares, Y-PARC is Switzerland's first and largest technology park.

Hosted companies

(to 31.12.2023)

Jobs

(to 31.12.2023)

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Companies active in the IT sector

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Jobs in the precision manufacturing sector

TECHNOLOGICAL PLATFORMS

Y-PARC works closely with the School of Engineering and Management of the Canton of Vaud (HEIG-VD), its main academic partner, which includes over 2,500 students and scientists, as well as 8 research and development institutes, including:

  • The IICT Institute: The largest research institute of the school, covering fields in computer science and telecommunications.
  • The Industrial Automation Institute (IAI): A key partner in automation, robotics, and mechatronics.
  • The Energy Institute: A new institute addressing current energy challenges, such as improving energy efficiency, promoting renewable energy, reducing losses, and mitigating energy shortages.

In addition to research institutes, 5 cross-functional groups and competence centers complement this Ra&D ecosystem available to technology companies, such as:

Discover all institutes and cross-functional groups directly on the website: https://heig-vd.ch/recherche/centre-rad/.

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Success stories

Discover the success stories of Y-PARC companies, an innovation ecosystem where start-ups and leaders stand out for their success. These stories illustrate the strength of Y-PARC as a catalyst for growth and innovation.