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Strengthening innovation and research
This makes access to highly trained professionals in engineering, biotechnology and healthcare significantly easier and is a key reason why the location is so attractive to the life sciences industry.
Urs Hartmann CEO, INTEGRA Biosciences AG
Graubünden as a research location
International research expertise
Graubünden has a strong and diverse research landscape. Renowned institutions such as the AO Foundation, SIAF, CK-CARE, SLF, PMOD/WRC, CERC, TMG and Mindfire make important contributions in medicine, allergology, artificial intelligence, and climate and environmental research. They are complemented by Science City Davos, which connects research institutions, universities, businesses and healthcare organisations and actively promotes knowledge and technology transfer.
Academia Raetica is a key pillar of Graubünden’s research landscape. As an association of research institutes, higher education institutions and clinics, it promotes collaboration between academia, business, policymakers and the public. Together with universities and other partners, it forms a strong network for interdisciplinary research, innovation and knowledge transfer.
Companies gain direct access to scientific expertise, modern research infrastructure and international collaborations. This enables new technologies, products and services to be jointly developed, tested and successfully translated into practical applications.
Research that delivers impact
Putting knowledge into practice
New knowledge creates value when it is translated into market-ready products, services and technologies. Graubünden connects international research institutions with businesses and creates excellent conditions for transferring new findings into commercially viable products, services and technologies. Direct coordination, established partnerships and recognised scientific expertise provide an environment in which innovation projects can move forward successfully.
Selected research institutes
| AO Foundation 🡥 | International research and education in musculoskeletal surgery and medical technology. |
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| SIAF 🡥 | Basic and applied research into allergies, asthma and immunology in close collaboration with the University of Zurich. |
| CK-CARE 🡥 | An international research network headquartered in Davos and one of Europe’s largest private initiatives in allergology. Its focus is on research, treatment and the development of biobanks for allergies and chronic inflammatory skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis (atopic eczema). |
| WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF 🡥 | Research into snow, avalanches, permafrost, natural hazards and climate impacts to help protect people and infrastructure. |
| PMOD/WRC 🡥 | International research into solar radiation, the atmosphere, climate and the environment, as well as operation of the WMO World Radiation Center. |
| Climate Change, Extremes and Natural Hazards in Alpine Regions Research Centre (CERC) 🡥 | Research into climate change, extreme events and natural hazards in the Alpine region, helping address environmental and societal challenges. |
| TMG 🡥 | Translational medical research and development aimed at rapidly turning scientific findings into practical applications. |
| CSEM 🡥 | Swiss centre for electronics and microtechnology, focusing on applied research, precision technology, digitalisation and innovation transfer. |
| Mindfire (Lab42) 🡥 | Research into artificial intelligence and human intelligence (Human-Level AI) to develop new AI technologies. |
| FHGR 🡥 | University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons, providing application-oriented teaching, practice-based research and knowledge transfer in engineering, business, construction and media. |
Networks for businesses
Creating innovation together
Graubünden promotes collaboration between companies, research institutions, universities and public-sector organisations. Research projects are carried out in partnership with organisations including the University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons, member institutions of Academia Raetica and through Innosuisse funding programmes. Companies gain access to scientific expertise, modern laboratories and international research networks.
These close connections shorten development cycles, facilitate knowledge transfer and support companies in developing new products, technologies and services.
