What makes the Basel Area a world-class life-sciences hub?
An in-depth ecosystem study by EY-Parthenon reveals how the Basel Area stacks up globally
The Basel Area Life Sciences Ecosystem in a Global Landscape report by EY-Parthenon explores how the Basel Area delivers unmatched stakeholder density, research productivity and infrastructure – and what opportunity that creates for innovators, investors and global companies.
The Basel Area: a compelling location for life sciences innovation
High-density ecosystem:
The Basel Area hosts more life-sciences stakeholders per million inhabitants than the major hubs of Boston or London.
Focused strength:
With a unique sector focus on biopharma, the region delivers world-class infrastructure, talent and commercial activity.
Growth potential:
While already strong, the ecosystem has clear strategic growth opportunities—such as early-stage funding and greater diversification into medtech and digital health.
What you’ll uncover in the report
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How the Basel Area integrates the five key elements of a successful life-sciences ecosystem: stakeholders, talent, R&D, business activity and a supporting environment.
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Comparative performance: See how the Basel Area stacks up against larger hubs like Boston and London
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Core strengths: a high density and diversity of stakeholders; unmatched infrastructure and lab space; strong late-stage funding momentum.
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Strategic growth areas: Where the Basel Area can further unlock its potential – such as bolstering early-stage funding and diversifying into medtech/digital health.
Who should read the report? This study is for you if you are:
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A biotech, medtech or digital-health startup exploring a European base
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An established life-sciences or pharma company assessing R&D or manufacturing location options
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An investor or VC seeking insight into one of Europe’s most efficient life-sciences clusters
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A policy, innovation or cluster-development stakeholder benchmarking ecosystems
Check out the full study on the Basel Area Life Sciences Supercluster website, download the PDF, and unlock detailed data, charts and strategic insight.
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