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Tech & AI Companies: Scale in Switzerland, Reach Europe

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Switzerland is where global tech companies and fast-growing U.S. startups build their European advantage. From AI and data infrastructure to IP and cloud sovereignty, Switzerland delivers what digital businesses need to scale with confidence.

Here’s what sets it apart:

  • Access to world-class AI talent from ETH Zurich, EPFL, and beyond
  • Data protection and digital sovereignty under stable, transparent law
  • Scalable infrastructure in a politically neutral, innovation-first country
  • Switzerland Innovation Parks across key cities, linking startups, corporates, and academia
  • The highest density of global tech R&D hubs outside Silicon Valley

Tech giants like Google, Microsoft, Meta, Apple, and IBM all operate AI and cloud research centers here, most clustered around Zurich, the beating heart of digital Europe.

Make Switzerland Your Digital Command Center

Setup of relocate strategic functions to Switzerland to maximize operational efficiency, protect IP, and lead digital transformation: 

  • Digital Product HQ – Run global development and digital asset strategy from a stable, innovation-forward base.
  • Data Strategy Hub – Govern high-value data securely with full compliance and control.
  • IP Command Center – Protect and commercialize your innovation with top-tier legal and tax frameworks.
  • Innovation Launchpad – Fast-track digital, AI, and internal transformation initiatives from a scalable, centralized location.
  • European HQ – Manage sales, finance, and GTM across EMEA from a tax-efficient Swiss location. 

We help U.S. tech firms find the right Swiss locations, programs, and collaborators to launch and grow in Europe’s AI and tech ecosystem.

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