Origin and Future of the Life Sciences

Basel is more than one of the world's most important life sciences locations. The city represents an industry that has grown historically here, exerts global influence, and is still characterized by extraordinary innovative strength today. As the birthplace of Roche, home to the roots of Novartis, and a location for international players such as Lonza, Basel combines pharma, chemistry, biotech, research, universities, and startups in a uniquely dense, tightly interconnected ecosystem.

Ilmac opens doors to a world where the life sciences have been growing for generations and where the future is being created. Directly in Basel, it connects scientific excellence, industrial strength, new technologies, and entrepreneurial impulses, serving as a central platform for chemistry and life sciences that provides space for exchange, partnerships, and innovations that will shape the industry of tomorrow from Basel.