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Annual Report 2022
"The Year of Big Steps" - Establishing TECHNOPARK® Lucerne in the Swiss startup scene
35
Active Startups
120+
Total Employees
80
VCI Launch
510k CHF
Startup Prize
President's Message
"The Year of Big Steps" - Patrick Wyss, President
If I had to summarize the 2022 business year in a single sentence, I would call it the year of big steps.
We took the first big step right at the beginning of the year with the launch of our new homepage. Our goal was to clearly distinguish TECHNOPARK® Lucerne's positioning from other technoparks. TPL should position itself as a startup ecosystem rather than just a space rental company. This succeeded excellently with the new page, both in content and graphics, giving our partners the space they deserve.
The question "Does Central Switzerland need its own Venture Club?" led to many constructive discussions in the first quarter. It took considerable courage to take the plunge and invite participants to the first VCI (Venture Club Central Switzerland) on June 8, 2022. It was all the more wonderful that the entire team's great effort was rewarded with overwhelming attendance and huge interest. We welcomed over 80 participants, and no fewer than three of the six TPL startups that presented that evening received letters of intent for investment.
Another major success was the Central Switzerland Startup Prize, which we organized in close cooperation with the Albert Koechlin Foundation (AKS) for their 25th anniversary. The event in November, with a unique startup prize of CHF 510,000 for Switzerland, can be considered a milestone for the Central Switzerland startup scene in every respect.
All these wonderful developments led us to rethink and formulate TPL's strategy for 2023-2026. We also succeeded in arranging cooperation with Drees & Sommer, the world's largest infrastructure partner and planner, for 2023.
Patrick Wyss
President
Managing Director's Message
Franco Chicherio, Managing Director
The Central Switzerland startup landscape is expanding. Several new initiatives are advocating for the region's founders. TECHNOPARK® Lucerne is involved, whether as initiator of the "VCI – Venture Club Central Switzerland," as partner for the "Central Switzerland Startup Prize" of the Albert Koechlin Foundation, the "zünder" Accelerator Program, or the "Startup Week" of Lucerne University of Applied Sciences.
Together with our partners, we believe in the power of entrepreneurial thinking and action, as well as in the strength of our entrepreneurs and their teams at TECHNOPARK® Lucerne.
Innovation Hub
The Technopark family currently includes around 35 startups, scale-ups, and young SMEs. They employ more than 120 people in total and supply customers from around the world. Thanks to state-of-the-art technologies, they create innovative solutions in Medtech, Microtech, Fintech, Greentech, and AI/IT sectors.
The majority were able to significantly improve their service offerings through winning new customers and partners, exports abroad, or successful financing rounds.
Company Spotlights 2022
Signifikant Solutions AG
Founder & CEO: Esther Cahn
Core goal: Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of marketing campaigns by up to 30 percent.
Winner of the prestigious "Central Switzerland Startup Prize" worth CHF 200,000 from the Albert Koechlin Foundation, plus the Entrepreneur Prize of CHF 30,000 for Esther.
Azurito AG
Founder & CEO: Daniela Obrecht
Under the motto "apps for heroes," the Azurito team supports emergency services, regional leadership organizations, and companies with critical infrastructure.
Solutions are already in use at over 100 organizations in German-speaking and Western Switzerland, with growth planned in the DACH region.
New Partner Club Members
The Partner Club supports TECHNOPARK® Lucerne financially and ideologically. We are pleased to welcome our new Partner Club members:
Balmer-Etienne AG
Gold PartnerSince 1948, supporting SME clients in fiduciary services, auditing and consulting with comprehensive expertise.
Galliker Transport AG
Silver PartnerModern logistics service provider founded in 1918, employing around 3,500 people with 11 branches in Switzerland.
B.Braun Schweiz AG
Silver PartnerGlobal leader in medical technology and pharmaceutical products, part of the worldwide B.Braun Group.
Thermoplan AG
Silver PartnerFamily business developing coffee machines in highest Swiss quality for professional use, serving customers in 80 countries.
Balance Sheet 2022
| Item | 2022 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Assets | |||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | CHF 454’363.00 | CHF 420’261.00 | +8.1% |
| Accounts Receivable | CHF 31’024.00 | CHF 28’810.00 | +7.7% |
| VAT Receivable | CHF 4’568.00 | CHF 5’997.00 | -23.8% |
| Other Current Assets | CHF 3’791.00 | CHF 10’602.00 | -64.2% |
| Total Current Assets | CHF 493’745.00 | CHF 465’670.00 | +6.0% |
| Total Assets | CHF 493’746.00 | CHF 465’671.00 | +6.0% |
| Total Current Liabilities | CHF 193’596.00 | CHF 211’494.00 | -8.5% |
| Total Liabilities | CHF 321’596.00 | CHF 304’494.00 | +5.6% |
| Total Equity | CHF 172’150.00 | CHF 161’177.00 | +6.8% |
| Non-Current Assets | |||
| Fixed Assets | CHF 1.00 | CHF 1.00 | +0.0% |
| Current Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable | CHF 7’696.00 | CHF 5’194.00 | +48.2% |
| Accrued Expenses | CHF 49’900.00 | CHF 70’300.00 | -29.0% |
| Short-term Provisions | CHF 136’000.00 | CHF 136’000.00 | +0.0% |
| Long-term Liabilities | |||
| Long-term Provisions | CHF 128’000.00 | CHF 93’000.00 | +37.6% |
| Equity | |||
| Association Capital | CHF 172’150.00 | CHF 161’177.00 | +6.8% |
Income Statement 2022
| Item | 2022 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | |||
| Sponsor Income | CHF 211’150.00 | CHF 169’400.00 | +24.6% |
| Concept Costs Income | CHF 51’558.00 | CHF 52’714.00 | -2.2% |
| Suva Income | CHF 120’000.00 | CHF 120’000.00 | +0.0% |
| Federal Income | CHF 100’000.00 | CHF 100’000.00 | +0.0% |
| Canton Lucerne Income | CHF 100’000.00 | CHF 100’000.00 | +0.0% |
| Lucerne University Income | CHF 25’000.00 | CHF 25’000.00 | +0.0% |
| Project Income | CHF 0.00 | CHF 41’000.00 | -100.0% |
| Other Income | |||
| Bank Interest | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | +0.0% |
| Total Revenue | CHF 607’708.00 | CHF 608’350.00 | -0.1% |
| Total Expenses | CHF 596’734.00 | CHF 599’289.00 | -0.4% |
| Net Profit | CHF 10’973.00 | CHF 9’061.00 | +21.1% |
| Operating Expenses | |||
| Startup Costs | CHF 77’420.00 | CHF 68’300.00 | +13.4% |
| Rent | CHF 33’758.00 | CHF 34’802.00 | -3.0% |
| Personnel Costs | CHF 255’557.00 | CHF 282’753.00 | -9.6% |
| Board and Audit Costs | CHF 19’159.00 | CHF 17’925.00 | +6.9% |
| Marketing and PR | CHF 168’281.00 | CHF 164’296.00 | +2.4% |
| Administrative Costs | CHF 42’559.00 | CHF 31’214.00 | +36.3% |
2022 Major Initiatives
VCI - Venture Club Central Switzerland
- • Launched in June with overwhelming success
- • Over 80 participants at the inaugural event
- • 3 out of 6 presenting startups received investment intent
- • Established as permanent fixture for Central Switzerland
- • Building strong investor-startup connections
Central Switzerland Startup Prize
- • Organized with Albert Koechlin Foundation
- • Historic CHF 510,000 prize money distributed
- • Celebrating AKS's 25th anniversary
- • Major milestone for regional startup scene
- • Strong signal for innovation in the region
University Collaboration Highlights
HSLU Startup Weeks & Days
Long-standing partnership with Lucerne University of Applied Sciences continues to grow stronger.
- • Two Startup Weeks organized
- • Two Startup Days conducted
- • Over 60 students participated - new record!
- • Growing demand for entrepreneurship programs
Research & Innovation Synergy
Close collaboration between research, science, and startups benefits established companies too.
Together with entrepreneurially thinking and acting young talent, we will shape the future.
Positive Financial Results
The 2022 annual accounts close with a profit of CHF 10,973. This result delights us extraordinarily, as we invested in building the VCI - Venture Club Central Switzerland, in our external and internal impact, for example in the ScaleUp Program.
TECHNOPARK® Lucerne and the various initiatives and support programs are only possible thanks to the long-standing support and trust of our partners. We heartily thank our Partner Club and association members as well as the federal government and Canton Lucerne.
The support and trust motivate us in our daily work and commitment to an innovative and entrepreneurial Central Switzerland.
About TECHNOPARK® Lucerne
We believe in the power of entrepreneurial thinking and action. That's why we promote young entrepreneurship, startups, and innovation in Central Switzerland.
TECHNOPARK® Lucerne is a non-profit institution, legally constituted as an association with a board, management, and members. It proactively supports the founding and development of innovative startups with high quality standards in the technology sector, thus sustainably creating jobs.
Since 2003, TECHNOPARK® Lucerne has been located in the D4 Business Village Lucerne. Association membership is open to individuals and companies. TECHNOPARK® Lucerne finances itself through contributions from partner club and association members as well as public funds.
These support TECHNOPARK® Lucerne to emphasize their commitment to young entrepreneurship, the region, and the meaningful use of new technologies.