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Vaud-based biopharma Oculis has successfully completed an oversubscribed USD 100 million offering, further strengthening its pipeline of innovative ophthalmic and neuro-ophthalmic treatments.

Oculis secures USD 100 million to advance its neuroprotective treatment pipeline

17 February 2025

The University Hospitals of Geneva (HUG), the Department of Health and Mobilities (DSM) of the Canton of Geneva, and the Wyss Center are joining forces to establish Switzerland’s first artificial intelligence health hub at Campus Biotech, set to open in the second half of 2025.

An artificial intelligence health hub is set to open at Campus Biotech

17 February 2025

Fribourg Growth Hub, an 8-part video series featuring Jerry Krattiger, Managing Director of the Fribourg Development Agency, explores the diverse economic sectors that make Fribourg the "growth hub of Switzerland. »

Fribourg: The Growth Hub of Switzerland – A Video Series

The University Hospitals of Geneva (HUG) have introduced Switzerland’s first AI-driven medical chatbot, “confIAnce”, providing reliable, verified general medical information. This innovation represents a major step in integrating artificial intelligence into Swiss healthcare.

HUG pioneers AI-powered healthcare with Switzerland’s first medical chatbot

10 February 2025

The Deep Tech Nation Switzerland Foundation and the Startupticker Foundation have launched the Deep Tech Nation Information Platform, a central resource aimed at enhancing venture capital investment in Swiss deep tech start-ups.

Launch of the Swiss Deep Tech Information Platform

10 February 2025

Biotech company CELLnTEC is playing a key role in the NEOLIVER project, a European-Swiss initiative developing the world’s first autologous bioprinted liver for clinical use. The project, co-funded by the EU and the Swiss government, aims to address the global organ donor shortage through innovative bioprinting technologies.

Bern-based CELLnTEC joins NEOLIVER project to develop bioprinted liver constructs

10 February 2025

Swiss coffee roaster La Semeuse marks its 125th anniversary with a major expansion in La Chaux-de-Fonds, investing CHF 10 million in a new roasting and storage facility.

La Semeuse celebrates 125 years and invests CHF 10 million in the canton of Neuchâtel

6 February 2025

The Foundation for Innovation and Technology has awarded Tech Grants to five promising projects from CHUV, EPFL, and HEIG-VD. The grants will support innovations in medical technology, robotics, and sustainable agriculture.

FIT awards Tech Grants to five cutting-edge projects from CHUV, EPFL and HEIG-VD

5 February 2025

Vaud-based AI company Largo.ai has raised CHF 7 million in a Series A round to accelerate its AI-driven solutions for film, TV, and advertising. Hollywood icon Sylvester Stallone joins as a strategic investor, marking a major step in the company’s expansion.

Largo.ai secures CHF 7 million to expand AI-driven film solutions

5 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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