Space BioDistrictAn independent SSIP initiative
Researcher handling a sealed bioreactor cassette inside an orbital laboratory module

02 / The Anchors

Institutional anchors and independent coordination

Three distinct roles create a practical route from ecosystem access to scientific feasibility and implementation. Each institution remains autonomous.

Independent coordinator

SSIP

Space Systems Innovation Platform

A Swiss non-profit association and neutral orchestration layer connecting industry, research organisations, technology providers and international partners.

  • Challenge qualification and consortium building
  • Pilot and commercial pathway development
  • International ecosystem access and project coordination
  • Forums, innovation programmes and talent mobilisation
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Operational home

TECHNOPARK® Luzern

Central Switzerland deep-tech environment

The Lucerne base from which SSIP coordinates the initiative, with access to a founder community, business support and flexible office, laboratory, production and collaboration environments.

  • Physical landing point in Root D4
  • Deep-tech startup and scale-up community
  • Flexible workspace and technical environments
  • Industry, investor and entrepreneurship network
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Connected scientific capability

HSLU · BIOTESC

Space biology and microgravity expertise

HSLU's Bioscience and Medical Engineering capabilities include space biology, microgravity simulation, experiment preparation and BIOTESC support for biological experiments aboard the International Space Station.

  • Space biology and gravitational biology
  • Ground-based microgravity simulation
  • Biological experiment and hardware preparation
  • Operational experience linked to ESA and the ISS
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Institutional names describe independently operated ecosystem roles and capabilities. They do not imply ownership, control, representation, exclusivity or automatic access to infrastructure.

Human tissue organoid cultured in a transparent perfusion chamber under clinical lighting

03 / Scientific feasibility

Autonomous institutions.One coherent route.

Each anchor contributes a distinct competence and retains full control over its own scientific, commercial and institutional decisions.