Good conditions
Within the framework of the statutory rules laid down by the Swiss government, the government of the Canton of Basel-Stadt endeavours to safeguard the sustained prosperity of the population. The economic development policies pursued by the canton do not intervene actively in the economy, but instead focus on creating and maintaining Basel's status as an attractive place to do business.
Strengthening
the strengths
The local economy is in a very good position. The important
branches of trade all have a promising future, and Basel will remain an attractive location. A dynamic
economic promotion focusing on the strengths of the area is essential and an integral part of Basel’s
economic policy. Hence the Canton of Basel-Stadt focuses on the important branches of trade and leading
companies. By strengthening the strengths, Basel will become more attractive to specialised businesses.
The Canton of Basel-Stadt expressly recognises Basel's position as an acknowledged centre of research
and production excellence for the life sciences industries. Training and research facilities in this
field receive particular encouragement. Other key sectors supported by the canton include the finance
and insurance sector, logistics, the creative industries as well as the chemical industries.
Basel
offers a full range of services to companies which are not yet represented in the canton itself: BaselArea,
Economic Promotion, and the Office
of Economy and Labour of Basel-Stadt
both help companies with whatever issues may arise.
Industry and trade
associations
also offer a broad range of services to companies in Basel. Their interests are represented by the "Gewerbeverband
Basel-Stadt" (Basel-Stadt Association of
Small and Medium Size Enterprises) and the "Handelskammer beider Basel"
(Basel Area Chamber of Commerce) as well as the "Basler
Volkswirtschaftsbund" (Basel Economics
Association).
i-net Basel: networking for innovation
i-net BASEL is part of the Basel cantonal economic development programme which aims, among other things, to offer companies from selected technology sectors above-average conditions compared with competitor locations in Switzerland and abroad. i-net BASEL supports and accelerates innovations in future technologies: currently, nanotechnology, greentech and communications technologies. i-net BASEL provides a neutral, professionally-managed platform through which researchers, developers, suppliers and customers are brought together. All parties involved are given an opportunity to actively participate in the development of innovative solutions. Suppliers get to know about market requirements, while customers gain direct access to the latest developments. Through the activities of i-net BASEL, research and development potential in the Basel region is better exploited.
