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EssilorLuxottica’s acquisition of RetinAI strengthens its medtech portfolio with advanced AI and data-driven solutions for eye disease management.

EssilorLuxottica acquires Bern-based RetinAI to accelerate AI-powered eye health innovation

20 October 2025

A consortium of academic, industrial, and public actors launches Geneva’s first quantum network to advance secure communication and precision technologies.

Geneva launches its first quantum communication network

15 October 2025

Bernese cleantech company Solarify has raised more than CHF 24 million through crowdfunding, reaching 20 GWh of solar power generation.

Solarify raises over CHF 24 million as its crowd-financed solar projects surpass 20 GWh

14 October 2025

Agtech pioneer Ecorobotix secures USD 150 million to advance its Plant-by-Plant™ AI technology and unveil new innovation at Agritechnica.

Ecorobotix raises USD 150 million to accelerate AI-powered precision farming

13 October 2025

A CHF 2.1 million endowed professorship will strengthen data-driven cancer medicine at the University of Bern and Inselspital.

New endowed professorship to advance digital cancer medicine in Bern

13 October 2025

Western Switzerland has become a European hub for artificial intelligence, where open research, ethical standards, and technological excellence converge. Its vibrant ecosystem connects academia, industry, and international actors to advance transparent, responsible, and human-centered innovation.

Why Switzerland

Western Switzerland at the heart of artificial intelligence

UCB is investing more than CHF 100 million in its Bulle site to boost capacity, create new jobs, and strengthen sustainable production.

UCB invests over CHF 100 million to expand its biopharmaceutical site in Bulle

7 October 2025

With over 3,500 active organizations, AlpICT’s new map showcases the vitality and diversity of Western Switzerland’s digital landscape.

AlpICT unveils an interactive map of Western Switzerland’s IT ecosystem

7 October 2025

Neuchâtel’s CSEM has introduced DriverCheck, a breakthrough in-cabin monitoring system designed to detect fatigue, stress, and sudden medical events, without using wearables or transmitting data to the cloud.

CSEM unveils DriverCheck, an AI-powered “guardian angel” for drivers

7 October 2025

HemostOD has raised CHF 4.3 million in a Seed-extension round to accelerate the industrialization of its donor-free, off-the-shelf human blood platelets. The new funding marks a key milestone for the EPFL spin-off as it transitions from proof-of-concept to large-scale manufacturing.

HemostOD raises CHF 4.3 million to scale production of universal blood platelets

6 October 2025

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