Geneva and its dynamic economy offer a stimulating and competitive environment for many entrepreneurs and investors. The city is one of the world's leading centres for banking and finance, as well as for major industries such as biotechnology and medical technology.
Geneva is a major hub of innovation and technical excellence in cutting-edge sectors such as biotechnology, medical and life sciences, and clean technologies. It is also home to CERN, a world-class scientific research centre.
Geneva, the world's leading centre for private wealth management, is also an international hub for commodities trading and home to pioneers in sustainable finance.
Geneva and its population are passionate about sport. Large-scale, highly popular events take place in the city every year, such as the Bol d'Or regatta, the Escalade running race and the International Horse Show Jumping.
Our centres of expertise
Geneva is an international centre of excellence in the flavours and fragrances sector. Givaudan and DSM-Firmenich, two leading companies in the industry, are both headquartered in Geneva.
Givaudan, founded in Zurich, has been based in Geneva since 1898, while Firmenich, a family business founded in Geneva in 1895, merged with the Dutch multinational DSM in May 2023. Their activities cover a wide range of products, including perfumes, cosmetics and food. Together, these companies cover around 40% of the global market.
Bringing together industry leaders
Several start-ups active in this field are also present in Geneva, contributing to innovative advances in this highly competitive sector. Geneva brings together the fragrance industry at the World Perfumery Congress to discuss issues related to innovation, industry trends and regulations.
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