EARTO Members

CSEM

Country: Switzeland Founded in: 1984 EARTO Membership: Individual www.csem.ch

Key Figures 2024

€124M Income

630 Employees

177 Patent Families

245 Industrial Partners

55 Spin-offs Created

N/A H2020 Projects (eCorda 2020)

Mission & Vision

Mission & Vision: CSEM is a public-private, non-profit Swiss technology innovation center. Our mission is to strengthen the economy and support industrial innovation by transferring breakthrough technologies to companies in Switzerland and beyond. We collaborate closely with academia, clients, and partners to develop next-generation technologies that tackle the pressing challenges of our time. Our dual impact lies in applied research and technology transfer: we innovate to transform industries and improve lives—and we co-develop customized products, processes, and services that meet our clients’ unique needs. At the heart of our work is a multidisciplinary team driven by a shared purpose: shaping a brighter future through innovation.

Technology Expertise

CSEM is a leading Swiss technology innovation center with a strong track record in bridging the gap between academic research and industrial application. Our interdisciplinary teams combine deep scientific knowledge with practical engineering to develop and transfer disruptive technologies in three strategic areas: precision manufacturing, sustainable energy, and digital technologies. Our strength lies in:

Miniaturization
Ultra-low-power design
High precision
System integration

These capabilities are rooted in our watchmaking heritage and have been refined over four decades of innovation.
We support industry across a wide range of sectors by providing tailor-made technological solutions that are scalable, reliable, and future-ready. With six sites across Switzerland, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and ISO-certified processes, CSEM serves as a trusted partner to companies of all sizes—from SMEs to global leaders—driving progress and creating impact through innovation.