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Switzerland continues to dominate global talent competitiveness, topping the 2024 IMD World Talent Ranking. As AI disrupts the workforce across developed economies, the report highlights the need for new educational and labor policies to foster inclusion and retain highly skilled talent.

Switzerland tops IMD World Talent Ranking for 2024 amid rising AI concerns

1 October 2024

Neuchâtel-based start-up 4K-MEMS has won the prestigious 2024 Prix BCN Innovation, receiving CHF 150,000 to further develop its miniature infrared emitters used in spectroscopy devices.

4K-MEMS wins the 2024 BCN Innovation Prize for its infrared chip technology

1 October 2024

PeriVision, in collaboration with Inselspital and the University of Bern, has received CHF 1.1 million to develop novel, AI-driven eye tests for retinal diseases like age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.

PeriVision secures CHF 1.1 million grant for retinal disease research

1 October 2024

Luya Foods, known for creating plant-based meat alternatives from rescued okara, has raised CHF 5 million in a Series A funding round to support its expansion into the EU.

Bernese foodtech Luya Foods secures CHF 5 million for EU expansion

1 October 2024

The newly inaugurated Genolier Innovation Hub, a 270,000-square-foot facility, offers companies, researchers and healthcare professionals an interdisciplinary platform to foster medical breakthroughs, backed by a CHF 100 million investment.

The Genolier Innovation Hub, a cutting-edge medical innovation center, was inaugurated

30 September 2024

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Top Stories from Western Switzerland (September 2024)

30 September 2024

Switzerland maintains its position as the world’s most innovative economy in 2024, topping both the WIPO Global Innovation Index and the Roland Berger Innovation Indicator.

Switzerland continues to lead global innovation for the 14th consecutive year

30 September 2024

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between KoreaBIO and the Switzerland Innovation Park West EPFL was signed during the Korea-Switzerland Partnering Day, strengthening industrial cooperation and joint research in biotech.

Switzerland strengthens biotech collaboration with KoreaBIO through new MOU

30 September 2024

Mikron has announced a 6,200 m² expansion of its Boudry site, with an estimated investment of CHF 30 million to double production capacity by 2026.

Mikron expands its Boudry site to meet growing demand

25 September 2024

Perovskia Solar, a Vaud-based tech start-up, has secured USD 2.4 million in seed funding and more than 10 early IoT clients to accelerate the adoption of its innovative solar cell technology.

Perovskia Solar secures USD 2.4 million in funding and early IoT clients

25 September 2024

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