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​ABOUT 19th BEF

Abionic S.A.

Founded in 2010, Abionic developed its nanotechnology within the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL).  Already in 2012, Abionic obtained the ISO 13485 quality certification for research and development, production and marketing of products for the in-vitro diagnostics market and has successfully maintained its system since then. The company is benchmark in winning prices, 4 times best med-tech startup and many others. Abionic is now a scale up that has proven the functionality and value of its technology in the market and will grow not only its production capacities and test portfolio but also its international footprint.

https://abionic.com

​Bachem AG - ​[BANB:SW]

Bachem is a listed technology-based company focused on peptide chemistry. The company provides a full range of services to the pharma and biotech industries. It specializes in the development of innovative, efficient manufacturing processes and the reliable production of peptide-based active pharmaceutical ingredients. A comprehensive catalog of biochemicals and exclusive custom syntheses for research labs complete the service portfolio. Headquartered in Switzerland with subsidiaries in Europe and the US, the group has a global reach with more experience and know-how than any other company in the industry. Towards its customers, Bachem shows total commitment to quality, innovation and partnership.​

https://www.bachem.com/

​Economic and Trade Department, Embassy of Israel

The Economic & Trade Department of the Embassy of Israel promotes, enhances and facilitates trade, investment and industrial R&D between Switzerland and Israel.
We offer Israeli companies a wide range of business development services to connect with partners in Switzerland. Our activities include business seminars, delegations, investment events, market briefings, and business meetings scheduling.
The Economic & Trade Department offers Swiss companies access to Israeli technology and Innovation through events, exhibitions, delegations and investment events. We also facilitate scouting for cutting-edge technologies and access to business opportunities from Israel.

http://www.itrade.gov.il/switzerland/

​Hoffmann & Co AG

​Hoffmann & Co AG are a leading professional services company offering a comprehensive range of support in the areas of valuations and mergers and acquisitions. As an independent company, we are free from conflicts of interest and remain objective in all assessments. We deliver superior tailor-made services and adopt a true partnership approach to ensure we meet the specific needs of our individual clients.

Our extensive experience and depth of knowledge in the fields of corporate finance, tax and accounting, guarantees we deliver innovative solutions with true professionalism, transparency and integrity. Our expertise is complemented by academic senior advisors, who support our unique and scientific approach to consulting.

Our team offers a wealth of cross-border global experience, well versed in macro-economic matters to anticipate future scenarios. We maintain a strong network of business owners, entrepreneurs, private and institutional investors, that provide first hand insights into market, company and corporate developments. From this we are able to identify opportunities and potential partnerships to meet our clients’ needs. Not only locally and nationally, but also globally: Thanks to a collaboration agreement with BDO we have a reliable partner on our side who complements us ideally with their global footprint.
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https://hoffmann-partner.com/en/

​KOTRA ZÜRICH (INVEST KOREA)

KOTRA Zurich, as one of the 127 branch offices of KOTRA is actively supporting potential investors in Switzerland and Lichtenstein to find and develop projects in Korea. In the area of investment promotion, we offer the following services to the potential investors : providing country and industry information and consulting thereof; finding and matching investment project tailored to the investor’s interests– from green field to corporate JV, M&A, start-ups and investment projects of local governments; administrative Support for investment process; post-Investment Service M&A Advisory services; deal sourcing based on Korean Potential buyers requirements; deal Execution; post-merger integration.
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​http://www.investkorea.org/en/index.do

​Korean Free Economic Zones

Korean Free Economic Zones are specially designated areas created to improve the business and living environment for foreign-invested firms in Korea. Since the 2003 inauguration of an FEZ in Incheon, the number of FEZs in operation has grown to eight: Incheon, Busan-Jinhae, Gwangyang Bay Area, Daegu-Gyeongbuk, Saemangeum-Gunsan, Yellow Sea, East Coast and Chungbuk.
The KFEZs offer exemptions or reductions in corporate tax, income tax, tariffs, acquisition tax and property tax for foreign-invested resident firms and developers, based on Special Act on Designation and Management of FEZs and Restriction of Special Taxation Act.

http://fez.go.kr/global/en/index.do