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Geneva has unveiled its new Innovation Master Plan 2025-2027 (“Plan Directeur de l’Innovation 2025-2027” in French), designed to consolidate the canton’s position as a leading international innovation hub. Backed by CHF 11 million in public investment, the strategy focuses on infrastructure enhancement, targeted financing, and fostering entrepreneurship to bolster Geneva’s economic strength.

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Geneva strengthens its innovation ecosystem with a strategic development plan

10 March 2025

Innovaud has awarded the Scale-Up Vaud 2025 label to 42 high-growth companies, including nine new entrants, reinforcing the region’s dynamic innovation ecosystem.

42 Vaud-based companies awarded Scale-Up Vaud 2025 label

3 March 2025

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Top Stories from Western Switzerland (February 2025)

25 February 2025

Swiss start-ups raised CHF 2.4 billion in venture capital in 2024, marking an 8.5% decline from the previous year. The number of financing rounds also fell for the first time, reflecting a challenging investment climate. Despite these setbacks, biotech and cleantech sectors saw strong growth, and investor sentiment remains optimistic for 2025.

Swiss start-ups secure CHF 2.4 billion in 2024 amid shifting investment trends

4 February 2025

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Top Stories from Western Switzerland (January 2025)

28 January 2025

Top Stories Western Switzerland

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Top Stories from Western Switzerland (December 2024)

19 December 2024

Top Stories Western Switzerland

Top Stories from Western Switzerland (November 2024)

26 November 2024

The canton of Neuchâtel’s innovative Industrial Smart Map, an AI-powered tool showcasing the region’s industrial ecosystem, has been recognized with one of the prestigious 2024 Réseau Place Économique Suisse award.

Neuchâtel’s Industrial Smart Map, an award-winning AI-powered tool for economic promotion

26 November 2024

Switzerland has reached its highest position yet in the IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking, securing second place among 67 countries.

Switzerland rises to second place in IMD’s 2024 Digital Competitiveness Ranking

19 November 2024

In today’s dynamic landscape, innovation is essential for both start-ups and large corporations. However, the journey from idea to marketable product is often complex, and navigating innovation ecosystems can provide critical support.

Accelerating innovation: insights from EPFL’s Soft Landing program

12 November 2024

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