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Services · Education & Further Training
Building the Talent of Tomorrow's Lab Science Industry
The lab science sector is knowledge-intensive and research-driven. Toolpoint supports professional development across the entire education chain — because well-trained specialists benefit every organisation in the cluster.
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Education at the Heart of the Association
The lab science industry is particularly knowledgeable and research intensive. That is why Toolpoint is involved along the entire education chain — from apprenticeships and bachelor programmes to executive-level further training.
Well-trained professionals do not just benefit the individual company — they raise the standard of the entire cluster. Through talks, workshops, and custom training modules, Toolpoint creates shared knowledge that strengthens the whole ecosystem.
Toolpoint After Work Talk
Three to five times per year, Toolpoint invites external speakers from customers, universities, network partners and technology stakeholders to present on current topics relevant to the lab science industry.
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Frequency
3 to 5 events per year, spread across the calendar to keep the community engaged throughout the year. -
Venue
Events are hosted at member company premises or at an appropriate external venue. At least one event per year takes place in Western Switzerland. -
Speakers
External speakers drawn from customer organisations, universities, network partners and other technology stakeholders — providing a truly independent and current perspective.
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Format
Each event concludes with an informal networking aperitif — creating the conditions for organic conversation and relationship building that extend well beyond the formal programme. -
Topics
Talks address current, relevant topics in the lab science sector — from new technology and regulatory developments to market trends, automation and sustainability in the laboratory.
A Programme for Every Role in the Cluster
Depending on the topic, the target audience spans a wide range of functions within Toolpoint member companies. Events are designed to be relevant across departments and seniority levels.
R&D Professionals
Scientists, engineers and researchers working on product development and laboratory innovation.
Sales & Marketing
Commercial teams seeking deeper technical insight and market intelligence to sharpen their positioning.
Business Unit Management
Leaders responsible for strategic direction who benefit from cross-cluster perspective and peer exchange.
Production Teams
Operational and manufacturing professionals looking to apply new process knowledge and technology trends.
All Toolpoint Services
Education & Training is one of six service pillars Toolpoint provides to its members. Explore the others below.
Policy Action & Representation
Advocacy with political institutions and regulatory bodies on behalf of the lab science cluster.
Services for Members
Tailored Member Support, Expert Groups focusing on specific topics.
Innovation & Technology
Joint R&D projects, technology platforms and the Toolpoint Innovation Process.
Cluster Expansion
Close collaboration between Toolpoint members, academia, government and cross cluster dialogue.
Research & Network
Collaborative research, expert groups and the T-TIP Technology Information Platform.
Events & Community
The Swiss Symposium on Lab Automation, Top of Toolpoint CEO event, and more.