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Why Switzerland

RIS-SO’s comprehensive network not only supports SMEs and start-ups but also positions Western Switzerland as a leading center of excellence in multiple high-tech and sustainable industries.

Why Switzerland

Western Switzerland’s RIS-SO network: driving innovation across multiple sectors

The Innovation Office of the University of Bern empowers the academic and clinical community to turn groundbreaking ideas into societal and economic value.

Making ideas fly at the University of Bern’s Innovation Office

At the heart of Bern’s dynamic ecosystem, the Entrepreneurship Office of the BFH fuels start-ups from inception to launch and beyond.

BFH Entrepreneurship Office: a catalyst for innovation and company development

Trust Village offers a unique opportunity for innovators in the field of cybersecurity and digital trust. Participants in the program can access a dedicated space and connect with a wide range of partners, all free of charge for a period of one year.

Trust Village, where cybersecurity and digital trust innovation happens

The vision of the Sitem Startup Club is clear: to establish Bern as the leading hub for medtech start-ups in Switzerland and beyond.

Sitem Startup Club, where medtech start-ups thrive in Bern

In the heart of Western Switzerland, the canton of Bern positions itself as a vibrant hub for startups. This thriving ecosystem is not just a result of the scenic beauty or the region's rich historical legacy, but a testament to a systematic and supportive environment for innovation and entrepreneurship.

Why Switzerland

The startup ecosystem in the canton of Bern

For decades, the canton of Valais has cultivated a reputation for excellence in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, combining innovation with economic growth.

The remarkable chemical-pharmaceutical industry in the canton of Valais

Empa’s commitment to bridging scientific research with practical applications ensures that it remains a key player in shaping a technologically advanced and sustainable future.

Empa, pioneering materials science and technology research in Switzerland

Located within the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) complex, the SFITS has firmly rooted itself in pioneering surgical training and innovation in Switzerland. | © SFITS

SFITS, the Swiss Foundation for Innovation and Training in Surgery

Through interdisciplinary research projects and real-world experimentation involving both scientists and businesses, the Smart Living Lab encompasses theory and practice for a sustainable urban future.

Shaping the future built environment at the Smart Living Lab

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