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Europe's LAB SCIENCE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Accelerating Innovation in Laboratory Science
A leading European industry association bringing together companies, universities, research institutes, and partners to transform laboratory processes and drive industry excellence.
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Who we are
Advancing Laboratory Excellence Through Collaboration
Toolpoint for Lab Science is a dynamic industry association uniting leading companies, universities, and research institutes across Switzerland and neighbouring regions. Founded in 2003, it fosters collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange across the laboratory instrumentation ecosystem.
From sample collection to actionable results, Toolpoint supports cutting-edge solutions in instruments, software, and automation – enabling applications across pharmaceuticals, healthcare, food & beverage, environmental analysis, and more.
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Supporting technology development and strategic advancement
Toolpoint Mission Statement
Trusted by leading organisations across Europe
What we offer
Comprehensive Support for Growth and Innovation
Six pillars of support designed to help member organisations grow, collaborate, and lead within the European laboratory science landscape.
Upcoming Event
Swiss Automation 2026
Toolpoint joins the industry in celebrating 20 years of ILT at OST Campus — a full day of symposiums, exhibitors, and networking across lab and industrial automation.
Thursday, 10 September 2026
Full-day programme
OST Campus, Rapperswil-Jona
Switzerland
Toolpoint Lab Sciences Award 2026
The Lab Sciences Award provides recognition for good and very good bachelor theses with results that are relevant to lab sciences and diagnostics. We pursue two goals with this award:
We would like to underline the importance for the long-term success of a country of providing a good education on a broad basis. This is why the award is for Bachelor’s degrees rather than Master’s or Doctoral students.
We want to increase the visibility of the Lab Sciences. These days (almost) no products would come onto the market without technical equipment – and not just in the biopharmaceutical industry. There would neither be research and development nor quality control.
In the age of personalised health and targeted medicine, it would be almost impossible to make therapeutic decisions without diagnostics and biomarker analytics.
Lab sciences and diagnostics are high-tech industries and require the best people in order to secure their success. They are key growth areas. There are therefore many opportunities in these fields for self-driven employees and entrepreneurs.
Membership
Join Our Thriving Community of Innovation Leaders
Toolpoint membership provides unparalleled access to Europe’s leading network of laboratory instrumentation companies, universities, and research institutions.
- Participation in exclusive networking events
- Access to technical forums and expert groups
- Collaborative research opportunities
- Industry representation and policy advocacy
- Member-only services and resources
- Visibility within the global lab science community
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Exploring a Career in the Growing Lab-Science Industry?
Well-trained specialists are essential for lab science industry success. Toolpoint actively supports dialogue between training centres and industry at all levels, creating clear pathways into rewarding scientific careers.
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Toolpoint - Hirschmann Lab Science Award
Recognising outstanding bachelor’s thesis with results relevant to laboratory science and diagnostics, celebrating the talent that drives our industry’s future.
PRIZE SPONSOR: HIRSCHMANN FOUNDATION
- LAB SCIENCE AWARD
The award pursues two goals: underlining the importance of high-quality education for a country’s long-term success, and increasing the visibility of Lab Science as a critical, high-tech industry.