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Artificial Intelligence

Western Switzerland has become a European hub for artificial intelligence, where open research, ethical standards, and technological excellence converge. Its vibrant ecosystem connects academia, industry, and international actors to advance transparent, responsible, and human-centered innovation.

Why Switzerland

Western Switzerland at the heart of artificial intelligence

With over 3,500 active organizations, AlpICT’s new map showcases the vitality and diversity of Western Switzerland’s digital landscape.

AlpICT unveils an interactive map of Western Switzerland’s IT ecosystem

7 October 2025

Neuchâtel’s CSEM has introduced DriverCheck, a breakthrough in-cabin monitoring system designed to detect fatigue, stress, and sudden medical events, without using wearables or transmitting data to the cloud.

CSEM unveils DriverCheck, an AI-powered “guardian angel” for drivers

7 October 2025

Top Stories Western Switzerland

Top Stories from Western Switzerland (September 2025)

30 September 2025

Switzerland Innovation has launched an interactive map to simplify access to its network of innovation parks, offering international companies and partners a clearer entry point into Switzerland’s diverse R&D landscape.

Switzerland Innovation unveils new map to strengthen international visibility of its ecosystem

29 September 2025

Lausanne-based Corintis has claimed the top spot in the 2025 Top 100 Swiss Startup Awards, highlighting the continued strength of deeptech innovation in Switzerland. The 15th edition of the awards also saw DePoly and DeepJudge complete the top three, underscoring the diversity of the Swiss startup ecosystem.

Corintis tops 2025 Swiss Startup Awards as ranking marks 15th anniversary

23 September 2025

Switzerland remains the world’s most innovative economy for the 15th year in a row, excelling in knowledge creation, diffusion and impact.

Switzerland tops global innovation ranking for the 15th consecutive year

23 September 2025

Over 150 partner organizations launch Swiss {ai} Weeks, a nationwide initiative with 160 events highlighting AI innovation, ethics, and societal impact.

Swiss {ai} Weeks bring artificial intelligence to 24 cities across Switzerland

8 September 2025

EPFL, ETH Zurich and CSCS have released Apertus, Switzerland’s first large-scale open-source language model, designed for transparency, reproducibility, and multilingual use.

Switzerland launches Apertus, a fully open multilingual large language model

3 September 2025

The Trust Valley, in collaboration with the World Bank and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), has launched the GovTech Innovation Challenge.

Trust Valley launches the GovTech Innovation Challenge with World Bank and SECO

6 August 2025

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