InvestorEmpowering innovation and growth in Canton Bern.
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The University of Bern connects entrepreneurship education with intellectual-property support and collaboration between academia and industry.
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The University of Bern connects entrepreneurship education with intellectual-property support and collaboration between academia and industry.
The University of Bern startup list identifies machineMD AG as a 2019 medtech startup and Synendos Therapeutics AG as a 2019 biotech and life-sciences startup.
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Bern ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Listed as | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) | GSER 2021 | Bern-Geneva | =36 | Down 5 | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent, Innovation |
 Global Cities Index | 2026 | Bern | #49 | No prior edition | B | Performance, Growth, Talent, Competitiveness, Business Climate |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | Bern | #289 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
11 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Bern
Investors 7
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Incubators 2
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Venture studios 2
Venture studioBuilding and scaling businesses with a hands-on approach.
Venture studioTransforming ideas into scalable businesses.
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Universities in Bern
UniversityListed in 3 rankings
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Raising in Bern
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Get investor introsFinding startups in Bern
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Get startups that fitScouting in Bern
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Start scoutingFrom public sources
What the sources say about Bern
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Source: UniBE Startup Listparagraph 28
Source: UniBE Startup ListThe University of Bern connects entrepreneurship education with IP support and industry research collaboration.
Source: Innovation Support at UniBE
Questions about Bern
How does Bern rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #36 in GSER (GSER 2021). It appears in 3 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Bern?
7 investors based in Bern have a profile here, including Kanton Bern, Edelweiss Capital Group and Lightbird. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Bern?
Yes. Bern has 2 incubators and 2 venture studios on record, including Turacos: Swiss-Cameroonian Startup Program and Yunicorn Ventures.
Which universities are in Bern?
One university has a profile: University of Bern.
Geographic proximity
Nearby cities to Bern
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