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Top Stories from Western Switzerland (December 2024)

19 December 2024

Spirecut, a Swiss medtech pioneer in ultrasound-guided hand surgery, has inaugurated Switzerland’s first Center of Excellence at the Clinique de la Main in Geneva. The center aims to train surgeons in the SonoSurgery technique while supporting research into new applications for Spirecut’s Sono-Instruments®.

Spirecut opens Switzerland’s first Center of Excellence for ultrasound-guided hand surgery

17 December 2024

RA2 TECH, a Montreux-based start-up, has secured USD 4.5 million in public seed funding for Smardex, its decentralized finance platform. The company aims to revolutionize stablecoin technology with USDN, a synthetic dollar token powered by a delta-neutral strategy for greater stability and resilience.

Smardex secures USD 4.5 million to launch its stable synthetic dollar token

17 December 2024

Citrix, a leader in secure application and desktop delivery, has acquired cybersecurity start-up Strong Network to bolster its platform’s security capabilities. The acquisition addresses the growing need for cyber resilience in hybrid work environments.

Citrix acquires Trust Valley cybersecurity start-up Strong Network

17 December 2024

Limula, Actival, and AirCurve have received funding from the FIT to advance groundbreaking solutions in cell therapy production, dental health, and tracheal intubation. Limula secured a CHF 500,000 Tech Growth loan, while Actival and AirCurve each received CHF 100,000 Tech Seed loans.

Western Switzerland healthcare start-ups Limula, Actival, and AirCurve secure FIT funding

16 December 2024

Geneva-based Medtech dEEGtal Insight has raised over CHF 1 million in seed funding to advance its AI-powered epilepsy diagnostic software. With substantial support from the Wyss Center, this innovative solution aims to enhance diagnostic accuracy and improve outcomes for millions of patients worldwide.

dEEGtal Insight secures CHF 1 million to transform epilepsy diagnosis

16 December 2024

The FONGIT Innovation Fund has awarded funding to four innovative Geneva-based start-ups focused on transformative solutions in healthcare, cleantech, and luxury product technology.

FONGIT Innovation Fund supports four groundbreaking Geneva start-ups

16 December 2024

SPIE, the European leader in multi-technical services, has announced its agreement to acquire Corporate Software SA, a Swiss IT consultancy specializing in Microsoft technologies, artificial intelligence, and data analytics. This strategic acquisition strengthens SPIE’s presence in Switzerland and bolsters its expertise in digital transformation and automation.

SPIE strengthens its Swiss presence by acquiring Bernese IT firm Corporate Software

10 December 2024

Comet, a Fribourg-based company, plays a crucial yet understated role in global semiconductor manufacturing, enabling the production of more than 70% of the world's electronic chips. Amid market challenges and a volatile industry, Comet continues to lead innovation in cutting-edge technologies essential for the digital transformation era.

Comet, Fribourg’s key player in semiconductor manufacturing

10 December 2024

To meet the growing demand for hybrid expertise at the crossroads of life sciences and digital technologies, HES-SO Valais-Wallis has introduced a pioneering specialization in Digital Life Sciences, the first of its kind in Western Switzerland.

HES-SO introduces the first Digital Life Sciences program in Western Switzerland

10 December 2024

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