Representatives from IOCB Tech Family will participate in a business mission accompanying the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, on his state visit to Switzerland from November 5 to 7, 2024. Organized by the Czech Chamber of Commerce, this delegation aims to strengthen both commercial and research relationships between the Czech Republic and Switzerland, particularly in the fields of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and innovation.
Switzerland, renowned for its advanced pharmaceutical and biotech industries, represents a key partner for the Czech Republic in science and technology. Over the course of the three-day visit, the mission will travel to Zurich, Basel, and Bern, engaging in business forums, expert meetings, and visits to significant research and commercial institutions.
In Zurich, the delegation will participate in a business forum at the prestigious ETH Zurich, focusing on collaboration opportunities between Czech and Swiss companies. The forum will be inaugurated by President Petr Pavel and Swiss Confederation President Viola Amherd, with key speakers including Ruth Metzler-Arnold, President of Switzerland Global Enterprise, and Christoph Mäder, President of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce.
The visit will continue in Basel, where the delegation will tour the Biozentrum at the University of Basel to explore innovative biotechnology projects. The agenda also includes a roundtable discussion on funding for biotechnology and the pharmaceutical industry. IOCB Tech Family representatives will also have the opportunity to visit Roche’s headquarters, a global leader in pharmaceuticals.
"Participating in this mission represents a critical step for IOCB Tech Family in building new partnerships and expanding collaboration in research and development between the Czech Republic and Switzerland. We believe that exchanging expertise with leading Swiss R&D centers will open new opportunities for technological advancement and strengthen our international position," said Barbara Eignerová, IOCB Tech.
The goal of this business mission is not only to support commercial ties between the Czech Republic and Switzerland but also to enable representatives of the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors to connect with potential partners and share expertise and innovative practices.