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EPFL has announced its plans to construct the Advanced Science Building, a state-of-the-art facility designed to facilitate high-precision research in fields like quantum physics, nanotechnology, biology, chemistry, and materials science.

EPFL to construct CHF 200 million cutting-edge facility for high-precision research

12 November 2024

Geneva-based biometrics pioneer TECH5 has been awarded a 15-year contract valued at USD 54 million by the Virginia State Police to modernize its Livescan fingerprint technology.

Geneva’s TECH5 secures USD 54 million contract with Virginia state police

11 November 2024

Vaud-based start-up Algorized has secured USD 4.3 million to advance people-sensing tech, enabling safer, efficient human-machine interactions across industries.

Algorized raises USD 4.3 million to enhance people-sensing technology for human-machine interaction

11 November 2024

Swissmedic, Switzerland's national regulatory authority for therapeutic products, has strengthened its role in the global healthcare landscape through strategic collaborations and innovations in regulatory science. From cross-border initiatives to advances in digital transformation, Swissmedic is positioning itself as a leader in efficient, high-quality regulatory processes, providing Swiss patients with safe and timely access to cutting-edge therapies.

Swissmedic reinforces Switzerland’s role in global regulatory collaboration and advanced therapeutics

11 November 2024

The 2024-2025 Innovation Fribourg Freiburg (IFF) Awards, organized by the canton of Fribourg and Banque Cantonale de Fribourg (BCF), celebrated the region’s most innovative companies.

Contrinex, Xemperia and ROMAG aquacare win the IFF 2024-2025 innovation awards

11 November 2024

Bern-based cleantech Neustark has launched its first UK-based carbon removal site in Greenwich, London, through a new partnership with Aggregate Industries, a member of the Holcim Group.

Bernese carbon capture pioneer Neustark launches first UK Site for CO₂ removal in recycled concrete

6 November 2024

A collaborative effort among scientists from Swisspod, EPFL and HEIG-VD has achieved a significant milestone in the development of hyperloop technology.

Record broken for longest hyperloop trial in Europe

5 November 2024

Western Switzerland, a region renowned for its precision engineering and watchmaking heritage, has become a hub for robotics innovation, blending technical expertise with pragmatic industrial applications. Home to companies like ABB, Intuitive Surgical, STMicroelectronics, and a strong ecosystem of academic and governmental support, Switzerland’s robotics sector offers an attractive environment for companies focusing on industrial automation rather than flashy consumer robotics.

Western Switzerland for Robotics Companies

Silicon Valley may be the tech hub of the world, but Western Switzerland offers a unique appeal of its own. GGBa's California representative (Greater Geneva Bern area), Marjorie Hamelin, shares her insights on what makes this region an attractive alternative for tech companies. From a highly skilled talent pool and seamless access to European markets to a robust ecosystem supporting precision manufacturing, Western Switzerland presents a distinctive environment for companies looking to expand and thrive globally.

Why Western Switzerland for Tech Companies: an interview with Marjorie Hamelin

Celebrating three decades of fostering innovation, the FIT has invested CHF 70 million in Swiss start-ups, generating thousands of jobs and raising nearly CHF 2.9 billion. The foundation announced a rebranding to reflect its evolving focus.

The Foundation for Innovation and Technology celebrates 30 years of supporting Swiss start-ups

4 November 2024

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