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Toolpoint membership is an investment in collaboration, innovation and growth. Join a community where proximity to expertise transforms into competitive advantage.
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ELIGIBILITY

Who Is Toolpoint Membership For?

All Toolpoint members share a high interest in laboratory technology, measurement analytics, and the processes that underpin them. Membership is open to organisations across the full laboratory instrumentation value chain — from component makers to system integrators, from application specialists to research institutions.

If your organisation is active in the application, development or commercialisation of laboratory technology — and is based in Switzerland or in Europe with strong connections to the Swiss Lab Science Industry — we would be delighted to welcome you to the network.

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Laboratory Technology Applications

Companies active in the application of laboratory technology solutions across any industry segment.

Components & Instruments

Manufacturers of laboratory technology components, instruments, devices or complete integrated systems.

Specialist Knowledge & Processes

Organisations with specialist skills or process knowledge that promote innovation or business excellence in lab science.

Research & Academic Institutions

Universities and research institutes that collaborate with industry and contribute to knowledge transfer within the cluster.
Geographic Eligibility Switzerland, Europe with a strong connection to Swiss Lab Science industry

Why join

Benefits of Toolpoint Membership

The key focus for Toolpoint is to generate tangible benefit for its member companies — through expert access, strategic connections, and a culture of open collaboration that drives measurable business outcomes.

Increased competitiveness

thanks to best practice exchange with companies active in the same market space on topics super relevant

Improved innovation power

thanks to informative technical/scientific events.

Facilitated collaboration

with suppliers of components and services.

Accelerated research & development

thanks to easier access to Universities and institutes such as OST, ZHAW or CSEM.

Engaged & motivated employees

thanks to networking with like-minded individuals.

Access to swarm intelligence

to tackle challenges such as tariffs, staff shortage, exchange rates or price based competition.

Access to startup ecosystem

for potential collaborations or acquisitions

Events & Forums

  • Expert groups across various technical and strategic fields
  • Technology Information Platform (T-TIP) events
  • Top of Toolpoint — exclusive CEO-level event
  • Swiss Symposium on Lab Automation
  • Additional events in collaboration with other networks
  • Range of targeted workshops for all levels
  • After work network events
  • Toolpoint for women group
  • Precision Liquid Handling Workshop

Member Services

  • Job postings, apprenticeship & internship arrangements
  • Lab Science Award — recognition for excellence and innovation
  • Initial consultation on IP matters via ip@toolpoint.ch
  • Access to Toolpoint Extranet — members-only digital platform

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GOVERNANCE

Association Statutes

Toolpoint for Lab Science operates as a formally registered Swiss association (Verein). Our statutes set out the legal framework governing membership, the rights and duties of members, and the organisation’s governance structure — ensuring transparency and accountability across the network.

Statute of the Toolpoint for
Lab Science

Adopted 22nd March 2016
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Governance Principles

  • Toolpoint is registered as a Swiss association (Verein) governed by the Swiss Civil Code — ensuring a transparent and non-commercial legal structure.
  • Membership rights, annual contributions and participation in the General Assembly are regulated by the statutes, giving all members a formal voice in the organisation.
  • The Board of Directors is elected by the General Assembly and bears responsibility for the strategic direction and operational oversight of the cluster.
  • Membership categories and the associated fees are defined in the statutes, allowing organisations of different scales to participate appropriately.
  • The statutes guarantee the political and commercial independence of the association, preserving the integrity and neutrality of the Toolpoint network.

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