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Bernapark Centre for Innovation and Digitisation (ZID)

We reported on the Bernapark project already last summer. Now it is taking more and more form. Applications for the construction of 173 new flats and more office and commercial space were approved in early February, so that August 2018 can see the building works start. Various companies have already settled down in Bernapark, some of them in the Centre for Innovation and Digitisation (ZID).

The ZID: an Environment for Innovation and Partner Networks

The ZID has set its sights on creating an innovation promoting environment in Bernapark. It opened its gates on 1 July 2017, offering more than 300sqm of space for the five startups it is currently accommodating. The co-workspace service is completely in the spirit of the Bernapark project, where people are supposed to live and work together in a modern and pleasant environment. In addition, the ZID supports and houses innovation and think-tank teams of existing companies, who can offer specific assistance of experienced and field-tested academic and business mentors. Targeted promotion programmes are expected to help the startups achieve their breakthroughs, with a lot of support from the ZID’s own network of public and business personalities. Apart from innovation in the field of digitisation, especially companies with women among the founders or on the board are also promoted. And to relieve the startups financially, the ZID provides them with space and infrastructure for one year free of charge. The number of slots is limited, however. Therefore interested startups are invited to apply.

emotional experience: Swiss VR and AR Pioneer

An example of a ZID-based startup is emotional experience. The agency, which is specialised in augmented and virtual realities, moved into the ZID in late 2017. They create VR and AR content for their customers, taking a pioneering role in Switzerland. VR content can be enjoyed using VR goggles, with a complete 360° view offering, in terms of perception, a much more intensive experience compared to traditional screens. For instance, it is possible to offer virtual walking tours through rooms.

 

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