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    • Drug Discovery

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    • biotechnet Switzerland focuses on translational research and development (R&D).

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To establish a technology base for joint R&D projects.
    • To create topic-oriented platforms for academia-industry collaboration.
    • To launch the initial Antibiotics Platform.

    Main Methods:

    • Integration of the Swiss Biotech Association (SBA) and biotechnet Switzerland.
    • Development of topic-oriented platforms.
    • Initiation of the Antibiotics Platform.

    Main Results:

    • A unified entity, NTN Swiss Biotech™, has been formed.
    • A new Antibiotics Platform has been launched.
    • A framework for collaborative R&D between academia and industry is established.

    Conclusions:

    • NTN Swiss Biotech™ provides a crucial platform for advancing R&D.
    • The Antibiotics Platform is the first initiative to address key societal and economic needs.
    • Enhanced collaboration is expected to yield significant R&D outcomes.