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The Department of Economy and Employment (DEE) and the Geneva Foundation for Technological Innovation (FONGIT) have announced a new partnership with the Modus Foundation to support the development of sustainable mobility solutions.

Business environment

Modus Foundation partners with FONGIT to boost sustainable mobility innovation

22 October 2024

Switzerland has long been known as a global hub for cutting-edge innovation, and the recent visit of the Club de Paris des Directeurs de l'Innovation provided a unique opportunity to showcase the vibrant ecosystem in Western Switzerland. Co-organized by Greater Geneva Bern area (GGBa), this three-day learning journey brought together leaders and innovators from various sectors, eager to explore and exchange ideas on technological advancement and collaboration.

Discovering Swiss Innovation with the Club de Paris des Directeurs de l’Innovation

21 October 2024

The canton of Fribourg, together with the Banque Cantonale de Fribourg (BCF), has revealed the nine finalists of the prestigious IFF (Innovation Fribourg Freiburg) Awards.

Fribourg unveils nine finalists for the 2024-2025 IFF Innovation Awards

15 October 2024

Top Stories Western Switzerland

Top Stories from Western Switzerland (September 2024)

30 September 2024

Switzerland maintains its position as the world’s most innovative economy in 2024, topping both the WIPO Global Innovation Index and the Roland Berger Innovation Indicator.

Switzerland continues to lead global innovation for the 14th consecutive year

30 September 2024

The University of Fribourg has announced a new start-up grant to support the marketability and fundability of its spin-offs, focusing on early-stage IP protection and advanced project development.

Business environment

University of Fribourg launches new start-up grant for its spin-offs

17 September 2024

Four pioneering Geneva-based start-ups have received funding from the FONGIT Innovation Fund (FIF) to drive innovation in the life sciences and ICT sectors.

FONGIT Innovation Fund finances four ICT and life sciences start-ups from Geneva

2 September 2024

Top Stories Western Switzerland

Top Stories from Western Switzerland (August 2024)

30 August 2024

Top Stories Western Switzerland

Top Stories from Western Switzerland (July 2024)

17 July 2024

With a performance of 138.4% of the EU average, Switzerland is at the forefront of fostering innovation, displaying particular strengths in education-related indicators, scientific publications, and environment-related technologies.

Switzerland continues to lead the European Innovation Scoreboard in 2024

10 July 2024

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