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A collaborative effort among scientists from Swisspod, EPFL and HEIG-VD has achieved a significant milestone in the development of hyperloop technology.

Record broken for longest hyperloop trial in Europe

5 November 2024

The Department of Economy and Employment (DEE) and the Geneva Foundation for Technological Innovation (FONGIT) have announced a new partnership with the Modus Foundation to support the development of sustainable mobility solutions.

Modus Foundation partners with FONGIT to boost sustainable mobility innovation

22 October 2024

Switzerland has long been known as a global hub for cutting-edge innovation, and the recent visit of the Club de Paris des Directeurs de l'Innovation provided a unique opportunity to showcase the vibrant ecosystem in Western Switzerland. Co-organized by Greater Geneva Bern area (GGBa), this three-day learning journey brought together leaders and innovators from various sectors, eager to explore and exchange ideas on technological advancement and collaboration.

Discovering Swiss Innovation with the Club de Paris des Directeurs de l’Innovation

21 October 2024

Switzerland’s Federal Office of Transport (FOT) has authorized the installation of the country’s first removable solar power plant between railway tracks, paving the way for a series of pilot projects both in Switzerland and abroad.

Switzerland puts Sun-Ways’ removable solar technology on the rails

9 October 2024

Valais-based start-up MobyFly plans to launch its first zero-emission hydrofoil boats in the fall of 2025, revolutionizing mass maritime transportation.

MobyFly to launch its first zero-emission hydrofoil boats in 2025

23 September 2024

Top Stories Western Switzerland

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Top Stories from Western Switzerland (August 2024)

30 August 2024

H55, a Valais-based pioneer in electric aviation technologies, has announced the successful closing of its Series C financing round, raising CHF 65 million.

Electric aviation pioneer H55 secures CHF 65 million

5 August 2024

Top Stories Western Switzerland

Top Stories from Western Switzerland (July 2024)

17 July 2024

Swisspod has secured funding to build the world's largest Hyperloop test facility in the US, revolutionizing high-speed transportation.

Swisspod to build world’s largest hyperloop testing hub

15 July 2024

This important milestone now allows the company to finalize the completion of its test program which will satisfy all certification requirements for propulsion battery packs for CS 23 fixed wing applications by the end of this year.

H55’s battery system receives approval from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency

4 March 2024

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