TECHNOPARK® Winterthur: We connect people for knowhow transfer and Innovation. TECHNOPARK® Winterthur offers a stimulating environment for innovators. Start-ups, established companies and research institutions from many different industries all work under one roof. They exchange ideas and experiences, take advantage of the direct connection to ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences and can rely on professional consultation regarding business issues. The local and global network of TECHNOPARK® Winterthur and the TECHNOPARK® Alliance facilitate access to valuable contacts. Talks, seminars and events provide opportunities for encounters, inspiration and the exchange of knowledge. TECHNOPARK® Winterthur is a financially independent public private corporation with the aim of increasing the attractiveness of Winterthur as a business location and creating jobs in the region. Shareholders include the City of Winterthur, the Canton of Zurich, private companies and engaged individuals. It is thus is an excellent example of a successful public-private partnership. Since opening its doors in 2002, TECHNOPARK® Winterthur has established itself as a renouwned centre for innovation and entrepreneurship.