Innovation network in medical technology
The medtech sector in the canton of Jura is growing steadily, with 67 companies in 24 municipalities. The Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area in Courroux and programs such as DayOne Tech promote innovative start-ups and strengthen regional networking in the medtech sector.
The medtech sector in the canton of Jura is growing steadily. A current map from Basel Area Business & Innovation already lists 67 companies, start-ups and other facilities in 24 municipalities. The sector is particularly well represented in Delémont and Courroux.
The 14 companies in the cantonal capital include young companies such as 3D Precision and Galien Plus as well as traditional firms such as Humard Automation and Willemin-Macodel. In Courroux, the Jura branch of the Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area forms the core of the growing sector, which already comprises 17 companies, start-ups and institutions. Not only is a branch of the Centre Suisse d’électronique et de microtéchnique(CSEM) represented here, but also the start-up accelerator DayOne Tech, which supports selected start-ups for twelve months. Four companies are based in Glovelier and Porrentruy, and three in Bassecourt and Courgenay.
The industry is increasingly networking with each other. The Medtech Congress, which will be held for the third time on October 30 by DayOne at the Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area in Courroux, will also contribute to this. Visits to companies in the region are on the agenda for the following day.
The DayOne Tech support program is already entering its fourth round. Altiscreen is developing portable devices for the rapid detection of drugs. Amarastesia is working on components that can be used to open body cavities with as few after-effects as possible for patients. OrthoSens is developing intelligent implants for orthopaedics that will provide surgeons with real-time data.
The Canton of Jura is one of the sponsors of Basel Area Business & Innovation together with the two cantons of Basel. The location promoter supports companies and start-ups in the region and is committed to attracting more companies to the area.