InnoHub

What InnoHub does

InnoHub is the consumer-facing professional development brand of InnoPark Schweiz AG, a privately held Swiss company headquartered in Zurich that operates as a 'Kompetenzzentrum Arbeitswelt 4.0' (Work 4.0 competence center). It serves qualified professionals, managers, and corporate clients across Switzerland's three principal language markets (German, French, Italian) with seminars, e-learning, one-on-one coaching, career counseling, customized corporate training, and meeting/seminar room rentals. The company holds IPMA Level D certification preparation rights and runs the proprietary New Work Competence (NWC) E-Learning program, which offers lifetime usage rights for self-directed learners with optional coaching accompaniment.

The underlying technology is a lightweight multilingual web platform (German, French, Italian) supporting asynchronous course delivery and registration, paired with live virtual sessions delivered via Zoom and Microsoft Teams, and in-person delivery at owned facilities in Zurich (Thurgauerstrasse 40, Airgate), Lausanne (Romandie HQ), and Manno (Ticino), with additional course venues in Olten, Baar and other Swiss cities. No proprietary AI/ML or advanced platform architecture is disclosed; the e-learning offering appears to be standard LMS-style self-guided content rather than an adaptive learning engine.

InnoHub's revenue is generated across five streams: individual course registration (one-time), corporate training (custom quotes with 50% deposits above CHF 5,000 and full prepayment below), hourly coaching and career counseling (invoiced monthly), the NWC E-Learning (one-time license, no refunds post-issuance), and meeting room rental (half-day/full-day plus catering at CHF 120/hour). Go-to-market combines self-serve website registration for individuals and a sales-led model for corporate clients, supported by content marketing, LinkedIn presence, embedded video, double opt-in email newsletters, and Google Ads remarketing. The company is privately held by management (Managing Director Lioudmila Thalmann), with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or revenue figures.

Name

InnoHub

Legal name

InnoPark Schweiz AG

Website

https://innohub.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

InnoHub is the professional development brand of InnoPark Schweiz AG, offering seminars, e-learning, coaching, career counseling, and corporate training across Switzerland's German, French, and Italian-speaking regions from offices in Zurich, Lausanne, and Manno.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training and Development Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Decision-Making, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving (EDABAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Custom Corporate IT Training & Upskilling Programs (BPAEANAB), Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA), Internal Meeting & Workshop Management (THAHAIAA)

Keywords

• Professional training services
• Executive coaching
• Career counseling
• Corporate training
• E-learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Seminars and Continuing Education Courses: InnoHub offers professional development seminars and continuing education courses for individuals, including IPMA Level D certification preparation, Design Thinking, Presentation Skills, Change Management, and Work 4.0 e-learning. Course fees are charged per individual course and include materials. Registration is processed through the website and confirmed in writing.
2. Corporate Training (Firmenschulungen): Customized employee training programs for businesses, billed based on individually prepared offers. For orders under CHF 5,000, full payment is due immediately after service delivery. For orders of CHF 5,000 or more, a 50% deposit is required before service begins with the remaining 50% invoiced after delivery.
3. Coaching and Career Counseling: One-on-one coaching and career counseling sessions conducted in-person at InnoPark premises, online, or by phone. Sessions are invoiced monthly, typically before service delivery. Work outside of sessions (e.g., CV review, test evaluations) is charged separately at the same hourly rate.
4. E-Learning (New Work Competence): The New Work Competence (NWC) E-Learning program provides self-guided online learning with optional coaching accompaniment. Once login credentials and invoice are sent, no refunds are permitted. E-learners receive a lifetime, non-transferable usage right to the content.
5. Meeting and Seminar Room Rental: InnoHub rents out meeting rooms and seminar spaces in its Zurich, Lausanne, and other Swiss locations. Half-day bookings include 4 hours of room rental; full-day bookings typically cover 9 hours. Rooms are equipped with large-screen displays, WLAN, whiteboards, flipcharts, and pin boards. Catering is available at CHF 120 per hour for organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

InnoHub operates a Work 4.0 competence center delivering professional development seminars (project management, design thinking, change management, presentation skills), a New Work Competence (NWC) self-paced e-learning program, one-on-one coaching and career counseling, and customized corporate training (Firmenschulungen). It also rents out meeting and seminar rooms at its Swiss locations in Zürich, Lausanne, and Manno, serving individuals and corporate clients across German-, French-, and Italian-speaking Switzerland.

Product overview

InnoHub is a competency center for Work 4.0 operated by InnoPark Schweiz AG, offering a portfolio of professional development services including seminars, e-learning programs (New Work Competence), coaching, career counseling, corporate training, and meeting room rentals. The core offerings consist of in-person and virtual seminars covering project management (IPMA certification), design thinking, change management, and communication skills, complemented by the NWC E-Learning platform for self-directed career development. Corporate clients receive customized employee training and personnel development services. The company operates physical locations in Zürich, Lausanne, Manno, and other Swiss cities, with online delivery options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Seminare (Professional Development Seminars) In-person and blended seminar-format courses for qualified professionals and managers, covering project management (IPMA Level D preparation), Design Thinking, presentation techniques, change management, communication, and Work 4.0 topics, delivered at InnoHub locations in Zürich, Lausanne, and Manno.
• New Work Competence (NWC) E-Learning Self-paced digital e-learning program that guides users through self-reflection processes to uncover hidden professional potential, available with or without accompanying coaching and offering lifetime, non-transferable access to content.
• Coaching One-on-one professional coaching sessions delivered in person at InnoHub locations, online, or by phone, priced per hour/session with separate billing for work outside sessions such as CV review and test evaluations.
• Laufbahnberatung (Career Counseling) Career counseling services helping individuals identify their next professional step, navigate sector change, develop effective job search strategies, or transition between roles.
• Firmenschulungen (Corporate Training) Customized employee training programs for Swiss companies, designed for groups of 4–22 participants, delivered at InnoHub facilities, client premises, or online via Zoom or Microsoft Teams, with individually prepared offers and a 50% deposit structure for orders above CHF 5,000.
• Personalentwicklung (Personnel Development Programs) Structured personnel development programs for organizations aimed at building internal competency pools, securing competitive advantages, and strengthening employer branding through tailored training initiatives.
• Schulungs- und Meetingräume (Training and Meeting Room Rental) Centrally located training and meeting rooms in Zürich equipped with large-screen displays, WiFi, whiteboards, flipcharts, and pin boards, offered as half-day (4 hours) or full-day (9 hours) bookings with optional catering organized at CHF 120 per hour.
• IPMA Level D Project Management Certification Preparation Preparation course for the IPMA Level D certification examination, providing internationally recognized fundamentals of project management covering technical, interpersonal, and personal competencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of careers given a new direction through appropriate skill upgrades

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IPMA (International Project Management Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnoHub offers IPMA Level D project management certification preparation as a core offering. IPMA is a globally recognized project management certification body. InnoHub's course prepares participants for the IPMA Level D examination, which validates foundational project management competencies including technical, interpersonal, and personal skills.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FranklinCovey Switzerland: Global leadership and management development training franchise with Swiss presence. Comparable to InnoHub's leadership and management seminar offerings, including similar target audience of Fach- und Führungskräfte and similar corporate training delivery model.
• Cegos: International corporate training and management development provider offering customized B2B learning programs across multiple countries. Highly comparable to InnoHub's Firmenschulungen offering in business model and customer type, though at much larger global scale.
• Haufe Akademie: German-speaking corporate training provider specializing in management development, leadership, and professional skills. Direct competitor to InnoHub's corporate and individual training portfolio in the German-speaking market, with overlap on topics like change management and project management.
• Dale Carnegie Training Switzerland: Swiss franchise of the global leadership, communication, and management training brand. Comparable to InnoHub on presentation, communication, and management development courses targeting professionals and managers, with similar corporate training delivery.
• Migros Klubschule: Switzerland's largest adult continuing education provider, offering courses across multiple Swiss locations in German, French, and Italian. Direct competitor to InnoHub's seminar and professional development catalog with comparable trilingual coverage and similar individual course pricing model.

Broad incumbents

• ZHAW School of Management and Law: Swiss university offering executive education, certificate programs, and corporate training in management and leadership. Comparable in corporate training focus and Swiss-German market presence, though as part of a broader higher education institution.
• University of St.Gallen Executive School: Executive education arm of HSG offering management development and continuing education programs. Comparable to InnoHub's professional development seminar business but operates as part of a wider university portfolio and targets a more senior executive audience.
• LinkedIn Learning: Global online professional development platform offering courses on management, leadership, communication, and business skills. Comparable to InnoHub's NWC e-learning offering and individual seminar topics, though as a much larger incumbent with broader content library.

Others

• Technopark Zürich: Zürich-based innovation campus offering workspace, training, and event facilities for technology-focused companies. Comparable to InnoHub's meeting room rental business and event/training venue positioning, though more focused on technology entrepreneurship.

Regional players

• SAQ Swiss Association for Quality: Swiss professional association offering management and quality training programs to Swiss enterprises. Comparable to InnoHub's corporate training segment with similar Swiss focus, though more concentrated on quality management methodologies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/innohubschweiz

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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