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Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich interviewed two key figures in the Swiss space sector, based in the Greater Zurich Area.

On 31 March 2025, Rabea Rogge will make history as Germany’s first female astronaut and the first astronaut to be an alumna of Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich.

Press Release: Starlab Space—a joint venture between Airbus, Voyager Space, Mitsubishi Corporation, and MDA Space—marks the arrival of a major industry partner at Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich (IPZ).

Switzerland has played a pivotal role in space exploration since the dawn of the space age, leveraging over 60 years of expertise and commitment to the sector. This rich heritage began with Swiss contributions to some of humanity’s most iconic space missions.

Press Release: Completion of the architectural competition - the first stage of development is taking shape

Hyperloop technology presents a promising opportunity for sustainable transportation and revolutionizing the way we travel.

We look forward to strategic milestones scheduled at Switzerland Innovation Park in 2024. Discover below an overview of what to expect.

Conversion work is currently underway in Hall 4 at the Zurich Innovation Park. From 2024, the University of Zurich and its UZH Space Hub will have a permanent home here. We asked the director of the UZH Space Hub about the possibilities of space research, the benefits of the Space Hub in the Innovation Park Zurich, and his faith.

Adrian Fuhrer has landed a much-wanted place for his master's thesis! The mechanical engineering student will fly to California in the fall to the "Jet Propulsion Lab", which is operated for NASA.

A new era begins! The Innovation Park Zurich will enter a new development phase in 2023. In May, we ceremoniously ushered in this new phase with 180 personalities from business, science and politics.

Following the successful conclusion of the political process, the Innovation Park Zurich can report another important development step: The globally active Angst+Pfister group of companies is participating in the generation project as a substantial investor. We asked Christof Domeisen, CEO of Angst+Pfister, why his company is investing in the Innovation Park.

Top modern, multifunctional, at the same time relaxed and inviting. A unique location with workshop charm - integrated into the innovation ecosystem. 

Green light thanks to a clear majority! Yesterday, the Zurich Cantonal Council clearly approved the commitment credit for the Innovation Park Zurich and the planning credit for a research, test and working airfield on the airfield site in Dübendorf.

On April 1, 2023 Martin Sturzenegger will take over the operational management of the Zurich Innovation Park Foundation. Following the 10 years during which René Kalt and his team have laid the basis for the Innovation Park’s further development, the new managing director will accompany the next important development steps. Corinna Müller will take over the management of the Innovation Park ad interim until the new managing director takes up the post.