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French robotics company Meanwhile has chosen Fribourg for its first international subsidiary, strengthening its presence in Switzerland and reinforcing its capacity to serve clients across the country.

Meanwhile opens its first international subsidiary in Fribourg

22 September 2025

From Saint-Blaise, in the canton of Neuchâtel, SeaNest is designing modular floating platforms, partly made from recycled plastics, to create sustainable habitats on water.

Neuchâtel’s SeaNest develops floating platform technology to meet rising sea level challenges

11 August 2025

Switzerland is set to sign a free trade agreement with Mercosur, boosting access to a 270-million-strong market and reducing tariffs on 95% of exports.

Switzerland enters free trade deal with Mercosur to boost exports

7 July 2025

Ecublens-based Composite Recycling signs strategic agreement to scale up industrial reuse of reclaimed composite fibers in collaboration with Owens Corning.

Composite Recycling and Owens Corning team up to advance circular solutions for composite waste

17 June 2025

With the Swiss Federal Council launching a consultation on a new law for space operations, the importance of Switzerland’s aerospace sector is more evident than ever. Western Switzerland, home to pioneering companies, world-class research institutions, and cutting-edge space technology, is playing a crucial role in shaping the future of space exploration and satellite innovation.

Western Switzerland, a rising hub for aerospace innovation

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Top Stories from Western Switzerland (May 2025)

28 May 2025

Western Switzerland is rapidly becoming a hotspot for biomanufacturing and life sciences companies, thanks to its strong infrastructure, skilled talent, and business-friendly policies. Yassin Nahi, GGBa (Greater Geneva Bern area) Life Science Director, shares how the region's research hubs, academic institutions, and regulatory support make it an ideal location for companies in this sector.

Why Western Switzerland for Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Companies: an interview with expert Yassin Nahi

With a CHF 13 million investment, Mestel has opened a cutting-edge facility in Rossens to boost production of high-end rubber watch straps and smart wearable components for the luxury industry.

Mestel inaugurates CHF 13 million high-tech facility in the canton of Fribourg

26 May 2025

Neuchâtel-based CCRAFT, a new spin-off from CSEM, has been officially launched as the world’s first production-ready foundry for Thin-Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) photonic integrated circuits. The company aims to deliver millions of high-performance chips per year to support next-generation optical communication, quantum technologies, and advanced sensing.

CSEM spin-off CCRAFT launches world’s first industrial foundry for TFLN photonic chips

14 May 2025

With over 30 years of presence in Le Locle, Jabil has established itself as a key player in Neuchâtel’s advanced manufacturing landscape.

Jabil, driving medical innovation from the heart of Neuchâtel’s industrial ecosystem

2 April 2025

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