Zurich University of Applied Sciences

ZHAW is a large, comprehensive Swiss university of applied sciences with about 14,600 students across Zurich, Winterthur, and Wädenswil, and a strongly practice-oriented character. More than 60 institutes, centres, and specialist units support applied research with modern infrastructure and close engagement with companies, public organizations, and partner universities. Corporate R&D teams can access co-funded research, contract research, commissioned services, long-term partnerships, and student projects, with formal agreements that clarify intellectual-property rights and support implementation. ZHAW research collaborations draw support from Innosuisse, the Swiss National Science Foundation, foundations, and European programs including Horizon Europe. Technology-transfer support and the Euresearch Office Zurich UAS help structure collaborations and identify funding routes.