23. Nov. 2026
Startup–Industry Matchmaking Event
Join us on 23 November 2026, from 16:00 to 19:30, at the Novartis Pavillon in Basel for an evening connecting circular innovators with representatives from the life sciences sector.
How can circular innovations help life sciences companies reduce waste, keep valuable resources in use and advance their sustainability and net-zero ambitions?
Circular Solutions for Life Sciences brings together selected circular startups and representatives from pharmaceutical, medtech, healthcare and related industries in Switzerland.
What to expect
The programme combines startup pitches and Q&A sessions, followed by networking. Participants will have the opportunity to:
Discover market-ready circular solutions relevant to the life sciences sector
Exchange directly with startup founders and industry representatives
Explore concrete use cases and areas of common interest
Initiate follow-up discussions and potential pilot collaborations
The solutions presented may address areas such as sustainable materials, packaging, laboratory consumables, waste reduction, reuse and recycling systems, logistics, industrial symbiosis, circular procurement and resource efficiency.
Who should attend?
The event is particularly relevant for:
Sustainability and circular-economy professionals
Innovation and business-development teams
Procurement and supply-chain specialists
Research, production and facility-management representatives
Startups and solution providers working at the intersection of circular economy and life sciences
Organisations interested in developing concrete pilot projects and partnerships
Event details
Date: 23 November 2026
Time: 16:00–19:30
Location: Novartis Pavillon, Basel
Registration
Advance registration is required. The number of participants is limited due to the venue’s capacity. We therefore recommend registering early to secure your place.
Please register at the Eventfrog event page.
Organisers
The event is organised by Circular Economy Switzerland (CES) Circle Basel and Go Circular in Life Science (GCiLS), with the support of BaselCircular and the FHNW School of Life Sciences.
We look forward to an inspiring evening of practical solutions, meaningful exchange and new opportunities for collaboration.