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ECONOMY – Fribourg, Switzerland’s land of opportunity and innovation
Located at the heart of Switzerland and Europe, the canton of Fribourg stands out for its economic dynamism. Thanks to its four major assets, it appeals to Swiss and international companies alike:
- Bioeconomy: An exemplary ecosystem where companies, universities, institutes and clusters cultivate synergies at the interface between the economy and the valorization of biomass.
- Industry 4.0: An innovation hub where collaboration and technology transfer accelerate digital transformation and the development of advanced industrial solutions.
- Young, dynamic canton: The Swiss region with the youngest population, fertile ground for talent and innovation.
- Strategic land: Spaces ready to welcome your projects, combining state-of-the-art infrastructure, a development-friendly environment and excellent quality of life.
Fribourg is already the choice of global leaders such as Alcon, Cartier, Liebherr, Michelin, Nespresso, Rolex or UCB, as well as innovative start-ups like Bloom Biorenewables, Neur.on, Seprify or Xemperia.
Did you know?
The Nespresso plant in Romont is certified carbon-neutral, and can produce over 10,000 coffee capsules per hour in an environmentally-friendly way.
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