Bern Economic Development Agency (BEDA)

The main task of the Bern Economic Development Agency is to support businesses based in the Canton of Bern by providing a wide range of advice and targeted services. BEDA is the point of contact in the cantonal administration for businesses applying for support. It helps them to get in touch with the right people and assists them in their dealings with public and private sector organizations.

Forms of support

• Financial support for investment projects, export plans, setting up a new business or relocating to the area
• Financial support for selected Innosuisse projects
• Tax breaks in consultation with the tax authorities

Other services
Coaching for startups and SMEs in collaboration with be-advanced AG and the Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne

Scope of financial assistance
The scope of the financial support available depends on the project.

Who can apply
Businesses based in the Canton of Bern, new businesses and foreign companies with innovative, growth-oriented investment projects and a forward-looking strategy geared towards national/international markets. Eligible projects must contain the following elements: innovation, investment, job creation and value creation.

Area covered
The whole of the Canton of Bern

Criteria for a successful application
Growth strategy, innovation potential, financial sustainability, job creation, national or international target markets, macroeconomic significance to the Canton of Bern

Münsterplatz 3
3011 Bern / BE

Tel.: +41 31 633 41 20
Fax: +41 31 633 40 88
info@berneinvest.be.ch
www.berneinvest.be.ch

Dr. Sebastian Friess