Schaffhausen Area For Makers

Mission As Economic Promotion of the Canton of Schaffhausen, we support the development of Schaffhausen as a business location on behalf of the government. As a "one-stop shop", we are the main contact, information and coordination between business, politics and administration. In addition to supporting international businesses, we advise local companies and startups on expansion and investment projects and launch initiatives to strengthen Schaffhausen as a business location. Our tasks also includes marketing of the Canton as a working and residential region. Vision Schaffhausen is an area for makers: a location featuring a diverse mix of business sectors, with a strong manufacturing base, international headquarters and unique quality of life. Here, people and companies find ideal conditions to use their potential and create something new. Here, entrepreneurs and international companies meet deep manufacturing expertise and people with a strong "maker mentality". Companies and pioneers benefit from our immediate proximity to the economic region of Zurich with its international airport and first-class universities. Highly-skilled specialist staff from southern Germany, just across the border, expand access to an excellent talent pool. A particular advantage of the Schaffhausen area is ease of access - be it to business, research, politics & government or authorities. The attractive cost environment also leaves companies and families with more to invest. Schaffhausen radiates familiarity, where people put down roots and feel secure. A region worth living in! Schaffhausen – area for makers!