Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich Operation
Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich is where the future takes off.
Located on the former airfield in Dübendorf, in close proximity to the city of Zurich, a unique campus for applied research, technological development and entrepreneurial innovation is taking shape. Here, science, industry and start-ups come together to develop, test and bring new solutions to market. The focus lies on three clusters: Robotics & Future Mobility, Space & Aviation, and Advanced Manufacturing & Materials. The campus offers real-world test fields, workshops, laboratories and development environments for prototyping, pilot projects and scaling, creating an innovation ecosystem with international visibility.
Academic partners such as ETH Zurich, the University of Zurich and Empa shape the thematic direction of the site through their research and networks, ensuring excellence and international connectivity. The project is supported by HRS and Angst+Pfister, who contribute not only substantial investment but also deep expertise in infrastructure and industrial development.
Team
Pascal Rickenmann
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Amr Ahmed
Campus Services Assistant
Board of Directors
The IPZ Operation is a privately managed organization. Its Board of Directors brings together experienced leaders who provide strategic oversight and ensure alignment with the Foundation's goals.
President of the Board of Trustees:
Christof Domeisen, Chairman Angst+Pfister Group
Vice President of the Board of Trustees:
Martin Kull, CEO, HRS Real Estate AG
Board Members:
- Roman Bächtold, Managing Director & Owner, Bächtold GmbH; Partner, KMES Partner AG
- Martin Hirzel, President, Swissmem; Member of the Board of Directors at Bucher Industries AG and Dätwyler Holding AG
- Bernhard Merki, Owner and Chairman of Benara AG, President of the Board, EMS Group
- Martin Scholl, Former CEO, Zürcher Kantonalbank
Executive Team:
- Andrea Claudio Thöny, Managing Director
- Pascal Rickenmann, Chief Financial Officer
