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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.

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

17 September 2024

Empa researcher Mirko Kovac has been appointed as Professor of Sustainability Robotics at EPFL, marking a new collaboration aimed at developing cutting-edge drone and robotic technology for environmental and construction applications.

Joint professorship in robotics between EPFL and Empa to promote sustainability research

17 September 2024

LEM Surgical, a leader in surgical robotics, has opened a state-of-the-art 19,400-square-foot headquarters in Bern, Switzerland.

LEM Surgical unveils new headquarters in Bern to advance surgical robotics

3 September 2024

Biotech Vandria has raised an additional CHF 14 million to accelerate the development of innovative treatments for age-related and chronic diseases, bringing its total Series A financing to CHF 28.3 million.

Vandria secures over CHF 14 million to advance age-related disease therapies

3 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

ExerGo was selected to develop a new heat pump system for Groupe E in Fribourg, showcasing its innovative CO2 technology for efficient energy transfer from Lake Schiffenen.

ExerGo secures a major heat pump project in Fribourg

2 September 2024

Top Stories Western Switzerland

Top Stories from Western Switzerland (August 2024)

30 August 2024

Western Switzerland is becoming a major hub for food innovation, driven by groundbreaking research, sustainable practices, and a robust ecosystem of start-ups and established companies dedicated to transforming the food industry.

The future of food in Western Switzerland

21 August 2024

The University of Bern has successfully tested its "ND-LAr" detector prototype at Fermilab, marking the first detection of neutrinos in the world's largest neutrino experiment, DUNE.

University of Bern detects neutrinos with a prototype at the DUNE observatory

21 August 2024

GraphEnergyTech, a Lausanne-based start-up with offices in Cambridge, UK, has raised CHF 1.1 million in funding to accelerate the development and scaling of its advanced graphene electrodes for solar cells.

GraphEnergyTech secures CHF 1.1 million to advance graphene solar cell technology

19 August 2024

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