A STAUNCH SUPPORTER OF BUSINESS
ABOUT FRIBOURG

Since 1971, the Fribourg Development Agency has been helping local businesses get off the ground, outside com- panies to relocate to the region, and established compa- nies to expand their operations.

 

We are on hand to advise and guide you through the many support mechanisms and opportunities offered by the canton of Fribourg. A dedicated project manager will be appointed to assist and coordinate your project, and will take the lead and put you in touch with the right people for: financial assistance and tax incentives, finding the ideal site or premises for your business, staff recruitment, applying for and obtaining work and residence permits, apartment/house hunting, the social integration of your family and your personnel, contacting institutions of higher education, and any other issue that might arise. Get in touch. We’re here to help

THE IDEAL PLACE FOR TOP-LEVEL COMPANIES

These companies, among many others, have chosen the canton of Fribourg as their location:

Alcon (Switzerland/USA)
Cartier (France)
Cailler/Nestlé (Switzerland)
Geberit (Switzerland)
Ladurée (France)
Johnson Electric (China)
Liebherr (Germany)
Mapei (Italy)
Medion Grifols Diagnostics/Grifols (Spain)
Michelin (France)
Nespresso (Switzerland)
Pall International (USA)
Parker Meggitt (USA)
Richemont International (Switzerland)
Rolex (Switzerland)
Scott Sports (Switzerland)
Sika (Switzerland)
Spiro (Sweden)
UCB Farchim (Belgium)
VeriSign (USA)
Wago Contact (Germany)

FRI UP

Fri Up is the official support agency for business creation in the canton of Fribourg. It offers free support to new entrepreneurs and encourages innovation.

PLATINN

Based in Fribourg, Platinn is the innovation platform of Western Switzerland. Its mission is to foster the innovation capacities and competitiveness of SMEs through its coaching services.