Global Business Innovation Programme in Switzerland - Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

The Global Business Innovation Programme is structured around three main stages and each business will have a designated Innovate UK Business Growth innovation & growth specialist to support them for at least the duration of the offering, including developing a work plan to capitalise on the opportunities identified. The three main stages of the Global Business Innovation Programme are

• Get ready: A two-day workshop to build knowledge and understanding of the market and potential opportunities, including how to do business, cultural aspects, how to protect your IP, and training on how to better articulate your value proposition.
• Visit the market: Explore the opportunities first-hand through meetings with key companies, research organisations, and potential collaborators and partners, through pre-arranged meetings and organised matchmaking.
• Exploit the opportunity: An exploitation workshop and one-to-one support from an Innovate UK Business Growth innovation & growth specialist to help you follow up and maximise the opportunities identified through the programme.

To participate in this GBIP your business must be an SME (under 250 employees) and established in the UK. The CEO, founder, or a senior decision maker from the business will be expected to participate in all aspects of the GBIP.

The Swiss methodology to tackle AMR is a One Health approach which highlights a deep understanding of, and commitment to the problems of AMR. The Swiss Life Sciences industry, particularly in the Basel region, is a world leader and the driving force of the Swiss economy, housing some 800 Life Sciences companies, including headquarters of Roche, Novartis and Sandoz.

This GBIP is for “One Health” AMR and is particularly relevant for businesses with a focus on Diagnostics, Antimicrobials, Preventatives, Stewardship and Phage Therapy at the core of their value proposition.

• Explore opportunities and find innovation partners for AMR collaboration in Switzerland
• Visit major tech clusters to gain a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities in Switzerland
• Meet key AMR players at the 9th AMR Conference in Basel
• Improve your company value proposition to international partners

To learn more about the programme you can watch the recording of the application briefing event that was held on 9 October.

Application form can be found here.

• Closing date for applications: 11 November 2024
• Get Ready workshop: 16 – 17 January 2025
• Visit the market: 24 – 28 February 2025
• Exploit the opportunity workshop: 23 May 2025