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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 research

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

Swiss start-ups raised CHF 1.47 billion in the first half of 2025, with biotech and fintech driving growth despite fewer deals and cautious investor sentiment.

Swiss start-ups attract CHF 1.47 billion in first half of 2025

15 July 2025

Two high-potential start-ups from Western Switzerland, HAYA Therapeutics and Neural Concept, have been named among the World Economic Forum’s 100 Technology Pioneers of 2025.

Two Lausanne-based start-ups named WEF Technology Pioneers in 2025

30 June 2025

Microsoft deepens its commitment to Switzerland with a strategic investment spanning infrastructure, education, and responsible AI, also placing Geneva at the center of global collaboration.

Microsoft invests USD 400 million to boost Switzerland’s AI future

3 June 2025

DemoSquare has successfully raised CHF 1.2 million in pre-seed funding to fuel its expansion into European markets, aiming to enhance its AI-based platform for monitoring political and regulatory activities.

DemoSquare launches EU platform in Brussels to expand AI-based policy monitoring

13 May 2025

Lausanne-based Wecheer, a pioneer in real-time trade management for the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry, has secured USD 1.7 million in pre-Series A funding from IM Ventures.

Wecheer raises USD 1.7 million to scale its AI-powered platform for consumer goods brands

16 April 2025

AICA has raised CHF 2.35 million to scale its AI-powered robotic control platform and boost industrial automation across global markets.

AICA secures CHF 2.35 million to scale AI-powered industrial automation

14 April 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

Geneva-based start-up AdAstra Sustainability has launched Orbae, a free open-data platform designed to improve transparency and accountability in agricultural land use change.

AdAstra launches Orbae to enhance transparency in agricultural land use

17 March 2025

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