ITS Industrie- und Technozentrum Schaffhausen

What ITS Industrie- und Technozentrum Schaffhausen does

ITS Industrie- und Technozentrum Schaffhausen (Verein ITS) is a non-profit association founded in 1999 and headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. It operates as an independent, neutral point of contact providing free advisory, networking, and project-funding support services to companies in the Canton of Schaffhausen. Its core offerings include Innovation & Technology Consulting, Contact Networking & Facilitation, Information & Inspiration Services, Methods & Tools, and Project Funding Support, delivered through a two-person Geschäftsstelle (Marco Jaggi as Leiter and Elia Minghetti as Projektleiter) under governance by a five-member Vorstand co-chaired by Benjamin Pipa and Aida Kaeser. ITS does not develop or sell technology products; its digital footprint consists of a website (its.sh.ch), Matomo web analytics, and mailXpert-managed newsletters.

ITS generates revenue from three recurring streams: annual Mitglied (member) fees of CHF 2,000, gönnner (donor) contributions scaled by company size at CHF 500–1,500 per year, and event sponsorships at CHF 1,500 (single event) or CHF 4,000 (Hauptsponsor). It is additionally financed by the Canton of Schaffhausen and the Swiss federal government via SECO's Regional Policy (NRP) program. The go-to-market motion is community-led: ITS grows through referrals from existing members, regional events (Techno-Apéros, the Schaffhauser Tischmesse with 100+ exhibitors and ~700 visitors, and the first Schaffhauser Industrienacht), and an active LinkedIn and bimonthly newsletter presence.

ITS operates within the INOS (Innosatives Netzwerk Ostschweiz) regional innovation network and administers the biennial IVS Innovationspreis endowed at CHF 16,000 in partnership with the Schaffhauser Platzbanken. Its member and sponsor ecosystem of over 50 organizations includes ABB, Georg Fischer, IWC, Alcon, Merck, Johnson & Johnson, SIG, Phoenix Mecano, and UBS. Customer-facing segments are geographically defined: Schaffhausen-based SMEs and industrial firms, with no disclosed expansion beyond the canton.

Name

ITS Industrie- und Technozentrum Schaffhausen

Legal name

Verein ITS

Website

https://its.sh.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ITS Industrie- und Technozentrum Schaffhausen is a non-profit association founded in 1999 that provides free innovation advisory, networking, and project-funding support to companies in the Canton of Schaffhausen, Switzerland, funded by membership fees, sponsorships, and cantonal and federal subsidies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Schaffhausen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: ITS generates revenue through annual membership fees from member companies (CHF 2,000/year), gönnner (donor) contributions scaled by company size (CHF 500-1,500/year), and sponsor fees (CHF 1,500 per single event or CHF 4,000 as Hauptsponsor). These fees fund the organization's free advisory services to Schaffhausen companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ITS is a non-profit association (Verein) that provides free advisory, networking, and project support services to companies in the Canton of Schaffhausen. Its core offerings include innovation and technology consulting, contact mediation and networking, information and inspiration services, practical methods and tools, and project funding support. It complements these with recurring events (Techno-Apéros, Schaffhauser Tischmesse, Schaffhauser Industrienacht), a knowledge library (Wissensbibliothek), and the IVS Innovationspreis award program.

Product overview

ITS Industrie- und Technozentrum Schaffhausen is a non-profit association that provides a broad range of free support services for Schaffhausen companies. Rather than a unified tech product, it offers a portfolio of interconnected services including Innovation & Technology Consulting, Contact Networking & Facilitation, Information & Inspiration Services, Methods & Tools, and Project Funding Support. These are complemented by event services such as Techno-Apéros, the Schaffhauser Tischmesse, and Schaffhauser Industrienacht, plus a Knowledge Library with documentation and publications. The IVS Innovationspreis (innovation prize) recognizes outstanding regional innovations. The organization is funded by member dues, the Canton of Schaffhausen, and the Swiss Confederation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Innovation & Technology Consulting Free consulting services for Schaffhausen companies covering innovation, technology, and business questions to strengthen innovation power and competitiveness.
• Contact Networking & Facilitation Facilitates access to specific technologies, expert contacts, project partners, and thematic networks for member companies.
• Information & Inspiration Services Provides information on current trends and technologies, and case studies as inspiration for innovation projects and entrepreneurial activities.
• Methods & Tools Practical tools and proven methods for strengthening innovation power, available for learning and application to business challenges.
• Project Funding Support Support for initiating, accompanying, implementing, or financing innovation projects for member companies.
• Techno-Apéros & Events Regular expert events featuring industry and research insights into relevant topics, practical applications, and methods for corporate everyday use.
• IVS Innovationspreis Innovation prize of the Schaffhauser banks (IVS), awarded biennially with prize money totaling CHF 16,000, recognizing successful regional innovations.
• Schaffhauser Tischmesse Annual trade fair connecting companies and customers, with over 100 exhibitors and around 700 visitors, strengthening the regional economy.
• Schaffhauser Industrienacht Industrial night event where local companies open their doors to showcase production facilities and innovations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20 years of continuous operation supporting Schaffhausen companies
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• INOS – Innosatives Netzwerk OstschweizcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerITS is part of INOS (Innosatives Netzwerk Ostschweiz), a regional innovation network covering eastern Switzerland. Through this partnership, ITS connects Schaffhausen companies to a broader network of technology forums, innovation support organizations, and cross-regional knowledge sharing platforms. INOS provides a framework for joint activities including seminars, workshops, and the Kunststoffplattform (plastics platform) that benefit ITS members.
• Kanton SchaffhausencoreOthersITS is financially supported by the Canton of Schaffhausen, receiving public funding as part of the cantonal strategy to strengthen regional innovation and the competitiveness of local companies. The canton also provides institutional backing and legitimacy as a public-private partnership.
• SECO – Staatssekretariat für Wirtschaft (Swiss Federal Government)coreOthersITS receives support from the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs (SECO) through the Regional Policy (Regionalpolitik / NRP) program. This federal funding is part of Switzerland's effort to promote innovation and economic development in regional locations outside major metropolitan areas.
• IVS – Integrierte Versorgung Schaffhausen / Schaffhauser PlatzbankencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerITS collaborates with the Schaffhauser Platzbanken (regional banks) to organize and administer the IVS Innovationspreis (IVS Innovation Prize of the Schaffhauser Platzbanken), endowed at CHF 16,000 and awarded biennially to innovative companies in the Schaffhausen region. This partnership positions ITS as a central player in regional innovation recognition.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Innosuisse: Innosuisse is the Swiss federal innovation agency promoting science-based innovation, R&D, and start-ups nationally. It is the federal-level counterpart to ITS, providing funding and programs that ITS channels to Schaffhausen companies.
• Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE): S-GE is the official Swiss export and investment promotion agency, supporting Swiss companies in international markets and promoting Switzerland as a business location. Comparable to ITS as a public-mandated business and innovation promotion organization, but operating at national/international scope.

Direct peers

• Wirtschaftskammer Schaffhausen (WKS): WKS is the local chamber of commerce for Schaffhausen, representing regional business interests and providing networking and advocacy services to member companies. It is the most local peer to ITS, with overlapping membership and a complementary (rather than identical) mandate.
• Greater Zurich Area: Greater Zurich Area markets the Zurich region as a business and innovation hub, supporting company attraction, networking, and ecosystem events. Comparable to ITS as a public-private regional promotion organization focused on SME and industrial competitiveness.
• Swissmem: Swissmem is the leading Swiss industry association for the MEM (machinery, electrical, metals) sector. Like ITS, it is a member-based Verein providing networking, advocacy, and innovation support to industrial companies, but at national rather than cantonal scope.
• CSEM (Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology): CSEM is a Swiss technology research and transfer organization that connects academic research with industrial applications across precision industries. Like ITS, it facilitates industry-research collaboration and technology adoption, but through applied R&D rather than membership services.
• Greater Geneva Bern area (GGBA): GGBA promotes Western Switzerland as a business and innovation location, providing networking, advisory, and event services to regional SMEs and international firms. Structurally parallel to ITS in mandate and member-funded delivery model.
• Switzerland Innovation: Switzerland Innovation operates a network of innovation campuses and parks across Switzerland, including Park Innovaare near the Schaffhausen area. It provides research-industry bridge services comparable to ITS's innovation intermediary role, with stronger federal backing.
• Basel Area Business & Innovation: Basel Area Business & Innovation is the regional innovation and business promotion organization for northwestern Switzerland, offering member networking, advisory, and project support to local companies — a near-mirror of ITS's mandate in a different Swiss region.
• INOS – Innosatives Netzwerk Ostschweiz: INOS is the regional innovation network covering eastern Switzerland of which ITS is a partner member. Both organizations pursue the same mandate — supporting SME innovation through networking, events, and project facilitation — making INOS the closest structural peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/its-schaffhausen

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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