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Switzerland has once again topped the European Innovation Scoreboard, ranking first among all EU Member States and neighboring countries in the 2026 edition, its ninth consecutive year at the top, with a performance of 141.3% of the EU average.

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Switzerland leads the European Innovation Scoreboard 2026 for the ninth consecutive year

14 July 2026

Salesforce has announced plans to invest USD 1 billion in Switzerland over the next five years to accelerate the country's agentic AI transformation, in a commitment unveiled in Geneva ahead of the AI for Good Global Summit.

Salesforce to invest USD 1 billion in Switzerland’s AI transformation

8 July 2026

The 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, published by IMD, places Switzerland third among 70 economies, behind Singapore and Hong Kong, while the country retains the global lead in government efficiency and infrastructure.

Switzerland ranks third in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking

22 June 2026

The Swiss Deeptech Report 2026 ranks Switzerland first in the world for the share of venture capital flowing to deeptech and first in Europe per capita, with EPFL in Lausanne named among Europe's two leading universities for deeptech spinouts.

Switzerland leads the world in deeptech venture funding in 2026

17 June 2026

Two Vaud start-ups receive SDSC backing for AI projects, as Neurosoft gains access to the Alps supercomputer for neural AI training.

Western Switzerland steps up support for AI-driven innovation

18 May 2026

A new EY study ranks Switzerland 3rd worldwide for corporate R&D intensity and 6th for total spending, with 14 Swiss companies among the global top 500.

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Switzerland ranks 3rd globally for corporate R&D intensity

18 May 2026

Chavannes-based PAVE Space has won the 2026 PERL Trophy for its kickstage orbital vehicle, which delivers satellites to their final orbit in under 24 hours.

PAVE Space wins the 2026 PERL Trophy for orbital innovation

11 May 2026

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.

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

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