From AI and robotics to biopharmaceutical manufacturing, a visit by the Valais State Council to Lonza and MINTworld in Visp highlighted the importance of developing the skills needed by tomorrow’s Life Sciences industry.
In early November 2026, members of the Valais State Council, including Christophe Darbellay, Franziska Biner, Stéphane Ganzer and Franz Ruppen, recently visited Lonza’s training centre and MINTworld in Visp.
The discussions covered a broad range of topics, including artificial intelligence, robotics, 3D printing and immersive technologies, as well as vocational training, career opportunities for young people and the development of specialised skills for biopharmaceutical production operators.
MINTworld: inspiring the next generation of technical talent
Located in Visp, MINTworld is an interactive learning and discovery centre dedicated to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Through hands-on activities and practical experimentation, in french and in german, it introduces young people to scientific and technical disciplines and encourages their interest in related educational and professional pathways.
MINTworld plays an important role in connecting education with the skills required by industry, particularly in a region with a strong pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing base.
Connecting education, innovation and industry in Visp
The visit also highlighted the importance of collaboration between educational institutions, technology centres and industrial companies.
Alongside Lonza and MINTworld, BioArk Visp contributes to this dynamic by providing a specialised environment for Life Sciences companies and innovation projects, supporting connections between emerging technologies, applied research and industrial expertise.
Together, these complementary infrastructures illustrate how Visp brings together industrial manufacturing, technical education and innovation to support the long-term development of the Life Sciences sector.
More information: MINTworld Visp
