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Global in vitro diagnostics leader bioMérieux has invested over CHF 1 million in Geneva-based scale-up Plair, whose RAPID-C+ system is setting a new standard for real-time viable particle monitoring in pharmaceutical cleanrooms.

bioMérieux invests in Plair to advance environmental monitoring in pharma

30 March 2026

Foreign Direct Investment 2025: Western Switzerland Confirms Its Attractiveness

24 March 2026

Kandou AI has closed an oversubscribed USD 225 million Series A financing round to accelerate the development of its next-generation high-speed interconnect technology for AI infrastructure.

Kandou AI raises USD 225 million to solve AI’s data movement bottleneck

24 March 2026

Ecorobotix has reached a commercial milestone, with 1,000 units of its ARA ultra-high precision sprayer now deployed on farms across more than 30 countries spanning Europe, North and South America, and Oceania.

Ecorobotix reaches 1,000 ARA precision sprayers sold worldwide

24 March 2026

We recently spoke with Thomas Diggelmann, Country Director of inovex Switzerland AG, the newly established Swiss subsidiary of German IT project house inovex GmbH. Founded over 25 years ago and headquartered in Karlsruhe, inovex employs around 500 specialists across eight German offices and has built a strong reputation in custom software development, Data & AI, and digital infrastructure for clients including Bosch, REWE, and ProSiebenSat.1. Thomas shared with us what brought inovex to Switzerland, and to Bern in particular.

Why inovex chose Bern to launch its Swiss operations

The Foundation for Innovation and Technology (FIT) has awarded Tech Seed loans totaling CHF 250,000 to three Western Switzerland start-ups developing solutions in therapeutic gaming, pregnancy monitoring, and sports protection.

FIT awards Tech Seed loans to Diverssity, MoleSense, and Performance MouthGuard

23 March 2026

Rhonexum, an EPFL spin-out developing electronics for cryogenic environments, has raised USD 1 million in pre-seed funding to accelerate product development and deliver its first industrial-grade cryogenic electronics solution to early customers.

Rhonexum raises USD 1 million to advance cryogenic electronics for quantum computing

23 March 2026

Harnessing the promise of emerging quantum technologies, Western Switzerland is shaping up to be a pivotal region in this transformative field.

Quantum technologies in Western Switzerland

Researchers from EPFL’s Neuchâtel-based PV Lab and CSEM have achieved a certified 30% power conversion efficiency for a triple-junction solar cell, setting a new world record and opening the door to affordable next-generation photovoltaics for terrestrial and space applications.

EPFL and CSEM set world record for triple-junction solar cell efficiency

18 March 2026

The canton of Fribourg hosted the international BIOKET conference for the first time in Switzerland from 17-19 March 2026, a milestone that reflects its growing standing as one of Europe's most dynamic bioeconomy ecosystems.

The canton of Fribourg makes its mark at BIOKET 2026

18 March 2026

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