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The 10th edition of BioInnovation Day gathered more than 250 life sciences stakeholders at Campus Biotech in Geneva. Two standout projects, Artiria Medical and Reverso Therapeutics, were honoured for their innovative contributions to stroke treatment and cardiovascular medicine.

Artiria Medical and Reverso Therapeutics awarded at BioInnovation Day 2025

4 April 2025

In a significant step toward future pandemic preparedness, researchers at the University of Bern have uncovered a new mechanism by which coronaviruses manipulate human cells to replicate, offering a promising target for broad-spectrum antiviral therapies.

University of Bern researchers identify promising new strategy against coronaviruses

1 April 2025

Top Stories Western Switzerland

Top Stories from Western Switzerland (March 2025)

26 March 2025

A team of researchers from the University of Bern and Japan’s RIKEN Institute has achieved a major breakthrough in sustainable chemistry by developing a novel method to synthesize organic molecules using sodium and iron—two abundant, non-toxic metals. The innovation could pave the way for more environmentally friendly production of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.

The University of Bern and RIKEN develop greener chemistry for pharmaceutical production

25 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

Lausanne-based Limula has introduced LimONE, a fully automated cell therapy manufacturing platform designed to streamline production, reduce costs, and improve accessibility for patients. The company expects to deliver the first units by 2028.

Limula unveils LimONE, a breakthrough in automated cell therapy manufacturing

10 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.

Geneva strengthens its innovation ecosystem with a strategic development plan

10 March 2025

Bernese start-up ATANIS Biotech has won Phase 2 of the FARE Innovation Award Diagnostic Challenge, securing USD 2 million to advance its FAST-PASE allergy test.

ATANIS Biotech secures USD 2 million for its FAST-PASE allergy test

3 March 2025

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Top Stories from Western Switzerland (February 2025)

25 February 2025

Vaud-based biopharma Oculis has successfully completed an oversubscribed USD 100 million offering, further strengthening its pipeline of innovative ophthalmic and neuro-ophthalmic treatments.

Oculis secures USD 100 million to advance its neuroprotective treatment pipeline

17 February 2025

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