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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.
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Alcon is the global eye care leader in the field of intraocular lenses (IOLs). Around the world, an eye is implanted with an Alcon IOL every four seconds during a surgical procedure performed by an ophthalmologist.
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The site of Liebherr Machines Bulle, where combustion engines as well as hydraulic pumps and motors are manufactured, covers an impressive 188,100 m² – equivalent to 26 soccer fields.
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Based in Givisiez, SCOTT Sports developed the Spark RC World Cup – the most successful mountain bike in history. It supports the world’s top riders in the most prestigious international competitions.
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