Strong growth: pharmaceutical industry

The traditional importance of the pharmaceutical-chemical industry in the border triangle region of Germany, France and Switzerland is well known. The pharmaceutical industry in the tri-national BioValley is one of the strongest economic forces and drivers of growth.

The life sciences network offers valuable synergies between education, research and companies. Freiburg is a production site for Pfizer, Alcon and Losan Pharma. The region also benefits from its proximity to the pharmaceutical location of Basel, where global players in the pharmaceutical industry such as Roche and Novartis are represented. The unique location in the heart of Europe and the high quality of life in the Upper Rhine region contribute significantly to the attractiveness of the location - an important factor not least for attracting highly qualified specialists and talented people. These include numerous graduates in chemistry, biology, pharmacy or molecular medicine from the University of Freiburg.