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As quantum technologies move from laboratory research to industrial application, Switzerland's national metrology institute is building the measurement infrastructure that will underpin the next generation of precision industries, with Western Switzerland among the primary beneficiaries.

Why Switzerland

Switzerland’s guardian of measurement steps into the quantum era

Three Geneva-based start-ups have received seed funding through the FONGIT Innovation Fund (FIF), supporting innovations in olfactory diagnostics, AI-powered maritime chartering, and SME cybersecurity.

Geneva backs three start-ups tackling smell, shipping, and cyber threats

27 April 2026

Murten-based precision weighing and smart cabinet manufacturer Digi Sens is investing CHF 5.5 million in a third expansion of its Fribourg headquarters.

Digi Sens invests CHF 5.5 million to expand Murten facility

27 April 2026

Four early-stage projects from the canton of Vaud have each received a CHF 10,000 FIT Impact grant, supporting low-tech, high-impact innovations in medical education, speech therapy, science outreach, and biodiversity monitoring.

FIT Impact grants awarded to four Vaud-based low-tech innovation projects

21 April 2026

Switzerland has ranked first in the world for AI researchers and developers per capita, according to the 2026 AI Index Report published by Stanford University's Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, reinforcing its position as one of the world's leading environments for artificial intelligence talent and adoption.

Switzerland tops the 2026 Stanford AI Index for AI talent density

20 April 2026

Neuchâtel's flagship Bitcoin event, Le Paradigme Bitcoin, returns for its fifth edition on 26–27 June 2026 at Coworking Blockchain Neuchâtel, bringing together the French-speaking Bitcoin community for two days of conferences, workshops, and networking.

Le Paradigme Bitcoin returns to Neuchâtel for its fifth edition on 26–27 June 2026

15 April 2026

French robotics company Meanwhile has established its Swiss subsidiary at the Marly Innovation Center in Fribourg, bringing its collaborative mobile robots for intralogistics transport closer to clients in Western Switzerland's watchmaking, pharmaceutical, and semiconductor industries.

Why Meanwhile established its Swiss base at the Marly Innovation Center

14 April 2026

Insurteam has closed a USD 1.3 million funding round led by Spicehaus Partners to fund the launch of its Managing General Agent insurance operations across Europe, building on technology already serving over 100,000 customers.

Insurteam raises USD 1.3 million to accelerate European expansion

14 April 2026

miros, an EPFL ecosystem start-up developing a network of bookable connected workpods, has closed a CHF 1 million pre-seed round to scale its deployment across Switzerland, targeting over 100 units by end of 2026.

miros raises CHF 1 million to deploy a national network of connected workpods

31 March 2026

The Foundation for Innovation and Technology (FIT) has awarded Tech Seed loans totaling CHF 250,000 to three Western Switzerland start-ups developing solutions in therapeutic gaming, pregnancy monitoring, and sports protection.

FIT awards Tech Seed loans to Diverssity, MoleSense, and Performance MouthGuard

23 March 2026

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