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Global in vitro diagnostics leader bioMérieux has invested over CHF 1 million in Geneva-based scale-up Plair, whose RAPID-C+ system is setting a new standard for real-time viable particle monitoring in pharmaceutical cleanrooms.

bioMérieux invests in Plair to advance environmental monitoring in pharma

30 March 2026

Alithea Genomics has completed its seed financing round with an additional CHF 3 million, bringing the total to CHF 6.9 million, to accelerate the commercialization of its large-scale RNA sequencing platforms for drug screening and toxicology.

Alithea Genomics raises CHF 6.9 million to industrialize RNA sequencing

9 March 2026

Bern-based medtech Compremium is testing its compressibility-based device in patients with thyroid nodules to improve diagnostic precision and reduce unnecessary surgeries.

Compremium launches human study for non-invasive thyroid cancer diagnostic

15 July 2025

Adiposs secures CHF 4 million to advance ImageBAT, a novel contrast agent using CT scans to predict cancer treatment response via brown fat imaging.

Adiposs raises CHF 4 million to advance brown fat imaging in cancer care

1 July 2025

Four innovative Geneva-based start-ups have received funding from the FONGIT Innovation Fund (FIF), highlighting the canton’s continued support for impactful technologies in life sciences and sustainable mobility.

Geneva-based start-ups awarded FIF funding to accelerate innovation in health and mobility

5 May 2025

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Top Stories from Western Switzerland (March 2025)

26 March 2025

The Human Lean Diagnostics (HLD) innovation cluster in Neuchâtel is preparing to welcome its first tenants in June 2025. Developed in collaboration with Microcity, the cluster is dedicated to accelerating medical diagnostics innovation by providing state-of-the-art infrastructure, fostering collaboration between industry and academia, and strengthening Switzerland’s position in health technology.

Neuchâtel’s Human Lean Diagnostics cluster is set to welcome its first tenants

29 January 2025

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Top Stories from Western Switzerland (November 2024)

26 November 2024

Bracco, a global leader in diagnostic imaging, has unveiled its state-of-the-art facility in Geneva, marking a significant milestone in advancing contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) technology.

Bracco boosts ultrasound imaging capabilities with new Geneva facility

19 November 2024

The canton of Neuchâtel is positioning itself as a future leader in medical diagnostic technologies with the creation of a new innovation cluster.

Neuchâtel embraces innovation in medical diagnostic technologies

8 July 2024

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