Support for innovation and accompanying services
Through The Ark Foundation, with its operational management entrusted to CimArk, Economic Promotion Valais provides personalized support and creates the framework conditions to foster creativity and innovation within Valais-based companies.
To achieve this, The Ark promotes the development of new knowledge from universities of applied sciences and both cantonal and national research institutes. The Foundation also unites various local, national, and international networks of expertise.
The Ark embodies the strategy developed by cantonal authorities to create a multi-site innovation ecosystem in Valais.
The Ark responds to the specific needs and expectations of start-ups, existing SMEs and researchers who want to bring their ideas to market. In this way, it offers pragmatic, targeted support to innovative entrepreneurs in its key areas of focus.
The services
Personalised support
Provision of infrastructure
Events and networking
Active support for fund-raising
Do you have a business idea, an innovation or even just a question?
Please get in touch with Economic Promotion Valais contact centre. We will be happy to advise you.