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Comet, a Fribourg-based company, plays a crucial yet understated role in global semiconductor manufacturing, enabling the production of more than 70% of the world's electronic chips. Amid market challenges and a volatile industry, Comet continues to lead innovation in cutting-edge technologies essential for the digital transformation era.

Comet, Fribourg’s key player in semiconductor manufacturing

10 December 2024

Romande Energie has partnered with Fribourg-based start-up YORD to drive energy efficiency in building heating systems, supporting Switzerland’s decarbonization goals.

Romande Energie invests in YORD to boost building energy efficiency

2 December 2024

Top Stories Western Switzerland

Top Stories from Western Switzerland (November 2024)

26 November 2024

The canton of Neuchâtel’s innovative Industrial Smart Map, an AI-powered tool showcasing the region’s industrial ecosystem, has been recognized with one of the prestigious 2024 Réseau Place Économique Suisse award.

Neuchâtel’s Industrial Smart Map, an award-winning AI-powered tool for economic promotion

26 November 2024

The Swiss Data Science Center is expanding its activities to Biopôle in Lausanne, supported by CHF 7.5 million in funding from the canton of Vaud, reinforcing its position as a hub for data science and AI.

The Swiss Data Science Center establishes a permanent presence at Biopôle in Lausanne

25 November 2024

RealWear’s acquisition of Almer Technologies, backed by TeamViewer, signals a new chapter for industrial Augmented Reality (AR), merging Swiss innovation with global scale.

RealWear acquires Bernese AR pioneer Almer Technologies in industry-defining move

20 November 2024

In today’s dynamic landscape, innovation is essential for both start-ups and large corporations. However, the journey from idea to marketable product is often complex, and navigating innovation ecosystems can provide critical support.

Accelerating innovation: insights from EPFL’s Soft Landing program

12 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

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

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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