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Artificial Intelligence

Researchers in Bern have developed an AI-based tool that detects rare coronary artery anomalies with high precision in cardiac CT images, potentially transforming diagnostics in cardiology.

AI tool developed in Bern improves detection of rare coronary anomalies

4 April 2025

The Foundation for Technological Innovation (FIT) has awarded funding to three promising start-ups Arkaiya, Hyswiss, and WasteFlow, to accelerate the development of solutions in early-life nutrition, automated agriculture, and digital waste management.

Western Switzerland innovators Arkaiya, Hyswiss and WasteFlow secure FIT support

24 March 2025

Bern-based medtech company machineMD has announced a strategic partnership with Topcon Healthcare. The collaboration aims to integrate machineMD’s neurodiagnostic technology with Topcon’s digital health platform, paving the way for earlier and more precise detection of neurological diseases within a connected care ecosystem.

Neurodiagnostics specialist machineMD secures strategic investment from Topcon Healthcare

24 March 2025

EPFL spin-off AICA has completed the first closing of its seed funding round to support global expansion and further development of its AI-powered robotic control technology.

AICA closes seed funding round to advance AI-driven industrial automation

24 March 2025

The Foundation for Technological Innovation (FIT) has awarded funding to promising Western Switzerland start-ups PeriVision, Bioscibex, and Carewell, to accelerate their development in healthtech and biotechnology.

Western Switzerland innovators PeriVision, Bioscibex and Carewell receive support from FIT

17 March 2025

Geneva has unveiled its new Innovation Master Plan 2025-2027 (“Plan Directeur de l’Innovation 2025-2027” in French), designed to consolidate the canton’s position as a leading international innovation hub. Backed by CHF 11 million in public investment, the strategy focuses on infrastructure enhancement, targeted financing, and fostering entrepreneurship to bolster Geneva’s economic strength.

Business environment

Geneva strengthens its innovation ecosystem with a strategic development plan

10 March 2025

Innovaud has awarded the Scale-Up Vaud 2025 label to 42 high-growth companies, including nine new entrants, reinforcing the region’s dynamic innovation ecosystem.

42 Vaud-based companies awarded Scale-Up Vaud 2025 label

3 March 2025

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Top Stories from Western Switzerland (February 2025)

25 February 2025

Geneva-based Sparta has secured USD 42 million in Series B funding, reinforcing its role as a market leader in AI-driven commodity trading intelligence.

Sparta raises USD 42 million to expand AI-powered commodity trading

25 February 2025

The University Hospitals of Geneva (HUG), the Department of Health and Mobilities (DSM) of the Canton of Geneva, and the Wyss Center are joining forces to establish Switzerland’s first artificial intelligence health hub at Campus Biotech, set to open in the second half of 2025.

An artificial intelligence health hub is set to open at Campus Biotech

17 February 2025

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