3 strong partners

The Swiss Innovation Challenge was founded in 2014 by the Baselland Economic Chamber, the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) and the Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank (BLKB).

The Challenge​

The Swiss Innovation Challenge supports innovative start-ups and SMEs in the development and implementation of innovations. We provide support with practical knowledge and help enhance the necessary skills. Participants can turn to a network of experienced coaches and entrepreneurs.
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Steering Committee

Baselland Economic Chamber
Christoph Buser

Director of the Baselland Economic Chamber
Head of Department for Promoting SMEs

Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank (BLKB)
Beat Röthlisberger

Member of Management at the Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank
Head of Company Customer Advisory Services

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW)
Prof. Dr. Arie Hans Verkuil
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Head of Institute of Management at the FHNW University of Applied Sciences
Jury President of the Swiss Innovation Challenge

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland 

Stefan Philippi
Head Business Office
Phone
+41 61 279 18 86
E-mail
stefan.philippi@fhnw.ch

Prof. Dr. Rolf-Dieter Reineke
Technical and Scientific Head
Phone
+41 56 202 84 87
E-mail
rolfdieter.reineke@fhnw.ch

Baselland Economic Chamber

Anja Ullmann
Head of Communication & Sponsoring
Phone
+41 61 927 65 63
E-Mail
a.ullmann@kmu.org
​sic@hdw.ch

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​Sergio Marelli
Head of Mentoring & Partnerships
Phone
+41 61 927 65 46
E-mail
s.marelli@kmu.org

Partnerships

Network Partners

Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property