Where Life Sciences grows in the heart of Europe
The BioCampus is an integrated trinational ecosystem at the heart of Switzerland, Germany, and France, connecting world-class research, cutting-edge innovation, and entrepreneurship in life sciences to foster collaboration and global impact.
BioCampus is a collaborative innovation platform
that connects universities, research institutions, startups, public agents and investors across Upper Rhine Valley. Its mission is to create the most strategic and dynamic hub to advance life sciences and health innovation.

Key thematic areas
Life Sciences
Biotechnology
pharmaceuticals,
biopharmaceuticals,
enabling technologies for drug development

Health Technology
digital health,
medical devices,
personalized health

3 Areas of Activity
to turn potential into action

Entrepreneurial Education
Entrepreneurial education at BioCampus is designed to equip researchers, students, and professionals with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to transform scientific discoveries into viable innovations. It provides training, mentorship, and exposure to industry, bridging the worlds of academia, business, and society within the life sciences.

Startup Support & Engagement
Startup engagement at BioCampus focuses on connecting early-stage and growing ventures with the resources, networks, and expertise they need to thrive. It creates opportunities for startups to collaborate with academia, industry, and investors, fostering innovation and accelerating the translation of life science breakthroughs into market-ready solutions.

Industry Collaboration
Industry collaboration at BioCampus is rooted in the principles of open innovation, fostering partnerships between companies, academia, and startups to accelerate the search for solutions. It enables industry leaders to access cutting-edge research, co-develop new technologies, and bring life science innovations to market faster and with greater impact.
Discover all the Biocampus Initiatives
Purpose
to enhance the ecosystem
Building
a strong trinational ecosystem

Fostering
innovation and entrepreneurship

Connecting
startups with industry and with investors

Promoting
academic exchange and research collaboration with industry

About us
Region
BioCampus is a trinational initiative strengthening the innovation ecosystem in the Upper Rhine Valley. Its strategic collaboration crosses three countries: France, Germany, and Switzerland.

8
Ecosystems Partners
6
Flagship Initiatives
5
Leading Universities
3
Countries
1
Cross-Border Coordinator
Cross-border Collaboration
in the Upper Rhine Valley

Want to be partner and support the innovation in Upper Rhine Valley?
About us
Team
The Core Team brings together representatives from each BioCampus leading institution.

Steering Committee
Christian Elias Schneider
University of Basel

Steering Committee
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult.
Andrea Schenker-Wicki
University of Basel

Steering Committee
Michel de Mathelin
University of Strasbourg

Steering Committee
Thomas Hirth
KIT – Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Steering Committee
Prof. Dr.
Stefan Rensing
University of Freiburg

Core Team
Bernd Finger
EUCOR

Core Team
Sarah Nieber
EUCOR

Core Team
Duda Branco
University of Basel

Core Team
Noemi Maes
Strasbourg PUIA

Core Team
Jan Lauffer
Biovalley Germany

Core Team
Industry Collab
Entrepreneurial Edu
Startups
Sofia Ganter
University of Freiburg

Core Team
Industry Collab
Entrepreneurial Edu
Startups
Thomas Heine
KIT – Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Core Team
Industry Collaboration
Alessandro Mazzetti
University of Basel

Core Team
Startups
Luca Misselwitz
Baden Campus / SmartX Health

Core Team
Startups
Sandra Chalhoub
Biovalley France

Core Team
Startups
Malaika Lauk
BadenCampus

Core Team
Startups
Guillaume Vetter-Genoud
Quest for Health

Core Team
Startups
Yves Gendrault
Quest for Health

Core Team
Startups
Florian Groelly
University of Basel

Startups
Romain Neidl
Quest for Health / SEMIA

Startups
Victor Kreis
Reseau Biotechno

Startups
Bodo Brückner
Lifescience Accelerator
Baden-Wuerttemberg

Startups
Clémence Le Roux
University of Basel

Entrepreneurial Education
Giovanna Laterza
University of Haute Alsace

Entrepreneurial Education
Daria Lemble
University of Haute Alsace

Entrepreneurial Education
Pauline Brunner
University of Strasbourg – Innovation Area

Entrepreneurial Education
Anna Elina Pekonen
University of Basel

Industry Collaboration
Caroline Dreyer
Biovalley France

Industry Collaboration
Manuel Pires-Neupert
Biovalley France
Be part of the ecosystem,
a trinational collaboration for innovation
Contact Us!
BioCampus
Innovation Office














